Analyst, Risk Advisory

Location:

22 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 2S7

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Company: George Weston Limited and Choice Properties REIT

Location: 22 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario

Work model: Minimum 4 days in the office per week

ABOUT THE COMPANY AND TEAM

George Weston Limited (GWL) is a large Canadian public company holding real estate (Choice Properties REIT) and retail (Loblaw Companies Limited) operating businesses, while providing several corporate shared services to its operating businesses. As a key business partner across the group of companies, the Risk Advisory team is a progressive and dynamic world-class consulting function that is focused on delivering innovative, valuable, and effective Advisory and Assurance and Enterprise Risk Management services by supporting the businesses to protect, grow, and improve its governance, operations, and results.

The Assurance and Advisory function acts as a second set of eyes on key risk areas of the business, providing independent assurance to the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee that key business areas are functioning effectively. We also work directly with the business to identify key operational improvement opportunities and high-value recommendations to improve operational efficiencies and reduce overall risk.

The Enterprise Risk Management (“ERM”) program assists all areas of the business in managing risks within appropriate levels of tolerance by bringing a systematic approach and methodology for evaluating, measuring and monitoring key risks. Risks are not eliminated through the ERM program; but rather, are identified and managed in line with the Trust’s Risk Appetite Statement and within approved risk tolerances. The results of the ERM program are used, in addition to other business planning processes performed by the business, to identify emerging risks to the Trust, prioritize risk mitigation activities and develop risk-based plans that provide coverage to the Assurance & Advisory and Compliance functions.

You will work with a team that values diverse ideas, prioritizes a culture of inclusion, and develops our talent from within. We hire business-minded and entrepreneurial people, who strive to learn and solve problems. We will fuel your curiosity with challenging work, talented colleagues, and creative learning resources. At every level, we champion leaders who influence and achieve results. By prioritizing people development, we incubate talent and thought leadership, which we can then apply across our businesses.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As the Analyst, Risk Advisory, you will work directly with our clients to aid in the scoping, planning, execution, and final delivery of our value-add engagements, liaising with a variety of cross-functional stakeholders in critical and exciting operational and strategic areas. The engagements range from process optimization, data analytics and visualization, risk and controls assessments, assurance, and special high-priority consulting projects as requested by Senior Management and the Board.

The company is looking for a collaborative individual who can build meaningful relationships across cross-functional teams to create a positive impact on both our clients and our team. With responsibilities ranging from working with our stakeholders on-the-ground to communicating results to Senior Leadership, we are looking for a candidate with entrepreneurial and business-oriented mindset, who is self-driven and has demonstrated success in managing and balancing a wide range of initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Engagement Execution

• Assist in the completion of the planning, execution and reporting phases of multiple high-priority and high-visibility Enterprise Risk Management and Assurance & Advisory engagements, focusing on governance, risk, controls, and performance improvements
• Partner and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve existing management processes or to build new processes and thought leadership around our businesses
• Provide independent assurance, aiming to improve internal control, reduce risk exposures, verify compliance with policies & procedures, and validate the efficient use of resources
• Create and present highly visual, creative, client-focused deliverables and presentations, which connect the dots in a simple and business-oriented way, capturing current and emerging risks, potential issues, opportunities, and mitigating activities which are meaningful and practical for the businesses
• Champion client specific initiatives to enhance the quality of our service delivery including benchmarking, internal / external research, industry events, thought leadership, relationship building, training and competency development

Client and Relationship Management

• Manage client relationships and communication around the project lifecycle with cross-functional teams
• Proactively develop and own relationships with key stakeholders in the business to ensure we are adaptable to changing business needs and adding value in the right direction

COMPETENCIES

• A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, politics, or social sciences
• CPA, ACCA, CIA or MBA is a strong asset
• 1+ years of experience in in management consulting, finance, managing business operations, and/or internal audit/ external audit. Big 4 experience is an asset
• Strong business acumen, with an ability to connect the dots between the business strategy, tactics, risks, and control environment, with significant exposure to risk/control mindset & frameworks
• Superior communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels (both written and verbal)
• Proven problem-solver, with an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and solutions-based mentality
• Passion and exceptional desire to make an impact in the business and community
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Unique opportunity to join a progressive and dynamic team with a proven industry leader
• Ongoing opportunities for learning and career development within the Weston companies
• Ability to make an immediate impact on business leaders through projects and risk discussions
• Dynamic work environment (every week is different!)
• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• Employee share ownership program and pension plan
• Continuous learning through development reimbursement, in accordance with company policies
• Summer hours
• Business-casual attire / Dress for your day
• Strong culture of diversity and inclusivity
• Commitment to community support and volunteerism
• Recognition and social events

Hiring Range: Base salary of $65,000 - 80,000 per year, plus applicable bonus.

George Weston Limited recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Number of Openings

1

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