About the role#
As an IT Risk and Controls Student, you will join the Information Technology team to gain hands-on experience in security control testing, assurance reviews, and risk analysis. You will work with technology and business partners to evaluate controls and help the organization make risk-informed decisions through data reporting.
What you'll do#
- Support technology and security control testing by gathering evidence and assessing control design.
- Document use cases to strengthen assurance practices.
- Collaborate with project partners and technology teams to clarify controls and communicate findings.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives focused on process improvement and enterprise risk reduction.
- Analyze data to develop dashboards and reports that track performance.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a program studying cybersecurity, computer science, business technology management, accounting, audit, or risk management.
- Familiarity with technology controls, risk management, or compliance is an asset.
- Strong time management, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information to non-technical audiences.
- Capacity to work collaboratively in a team setting.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Modality: Hybrid, with two days in the office.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: $23 to $27 per hour.
- Note: This role requires a background check as a condition of employment.
About Co-operators
Co-operators is a Canadian financial services co-operative founded in 1945. The company provides insurance and wealth management products including property, casualty, life, and commercial coverage. It operates through a network of over 600 locations across Canada with a workforce of more than 8,000 employees. The organization is governed by member organizations such as credit unions and farm groups.
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