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Senior Analyst, IT Controls Testing

Job in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for: BMO Financial Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Data Security, IT Consultant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 61600 CAD Yearly CAD 61600.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Date limite pour présenter sa candidature :
04/29/2026

Adresse :
VIRTUAL
59 - REMOTE/TELETRAVAIL - ON - BMO

Groupe de famille d'emploi :
Technologie

Job Description
Test patch management controls, including timely identification, prioritization, testing, deployment of patches, and validation of patch compliance reporting, exception handling, and remediation activities.

Evaluate incident management controls covering detection, response, escalation, documentation, severity classification, root‑cause analysis, and communication practices.

Assess asset management processes/ controls for identifying, classifying, tracking, and reconciling technology assets; validate CMDB and inventory accuracy and completeness.

Test platform and database security controls including authentication, access, backup, logging, configuration management, privileged access, segregation of duties, encryption, and baseline adherence.

Assess container governance and security including orchestration, image scanning, RBAC, network isolation, configuration hardening, and lifecycle processes/ controls (build, deploy, patch, retire).

Perform controls testing across cloud environments (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS) focusing on identity, data security, configuration management, monitoring, baseline compliance, provisioning, access, etc.

Evaluate technology currency controls ensuring systems remain vendor-supported; review upgrade planning, end‑of‑life tracking, remediation progress, and reporting accuracy.

Test change management processes including planning, approval, testing, scheduling, implementation, documentation, segregation of duties, and emergency change compliance.

Evaluate data governance controls related to classification, handling, retention, protection, integrity, lifecycle management, stewardship responsibilities, and data quality practices.

Test software asset management controls include license tracking, entitlement validation, deployment oversight, compliance, procurement, usage monitoring, and vendor management.

Assess enterprise architecture governance for alignment with standards, security patterns, reference architectures, and control checkpoints, review solution design and risk assessment outputs.

Test API governance and security controls covering API lifecycle, authentication, authorization, rate limiting, scanning, inventory accuracy, gateway configuration, logging, and monitoring.

*** This role is REMOTE**
* Additional

Job Responsibilities
Execute IT controls testing using standardized methodologies, ensuring accurate, high‑quality, and well‑documented results.

Prepare clear and complete testing documentation including test plans, work papers, evidence, and issue writeups.

Analyze root causes of identified issues and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.

Produce high‑quality deliverables such as reports and status updates.

Build strong relationships with technology, audit, compliance, and business partners to support testing activities.

Provide clear and constructive feedback on control gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Apply strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills throughout testing engagements.

Manage time and priorities effectively to meet deadlines and engagement expectations.

Take ownership of deliverables and work independently with minimal supervision.

Contribute to CTU projects, process improvements, and ad‑hoc initiatives.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Certifications such as CISA, CISM, CDPSE, CISSP, or CPA are considered an asset.

3-5 years of IT controls testing experience (ITGC, SOX, Cloud Platforms, Container Management, etc).

Strong understanding of IT risk and control frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001, COSO, NIST, PCI DSS).

Experience in banking or financial services is preferred

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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