Senior Compliance Analyst

If you are a current AESO employee or contractor, please view openings and apply through our internal site at Workday.  

The Audit, Compliance & Controls (ACC) team is seeking a Senior Compliance Analyst with a strong foundation in IT governance, risk, and controls. Reporting to the Manager, Audit, Compliance & Controls, this role partners closely with IT, internal audit, and operational teams to support regulatory compliance, manage key IT risks, and maintain effective control frameworks, including Alberta Reliability Standards. As a senior analyst, you will lead and manage complex, cross functional initiatives, provide guidance to team members, and act as a liaison during audits by representing the organization, supporting evidence walkthroughs, and facilitating a positive audit experience. The successful candidate brings strong critical thinking, technical expertise, and clear written and verbal communication skills to translate complex concepts for a wide range of stakeholders, functional initiatives, provide guidance.  

This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary, and a variable pay program. We also have paid vacation and flex time, health and dental benefits, mental health support, a defined contribution pension plan, and learning and development opportunities as part of your overall compensation package. We support a hybrid work environment, where the team is in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays are flexible for where you work best. 

Key Aspects include:  

• Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of IT governance and compliance documentation, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and internal standards.  

• Provide coaching and mentorship to team members on the design, documentation, and effectiveness of IT controls and governance processes.  

• Partner with operational teams to ensure governance requirements and controls are well understood, embedded in day-to-day-to-day activities, and effectively mitigate risks of contraventions or process deviations.  

• Monitor, interpret, and assess control evidence to evaluate operating effectiveness, analyze incidents and potential contraventions, identify root causes, and recommend corrective and risk mitigation actions.  

• Prepare and maintain compliance documentation for regulatory submissions and internal governance processes.  

• Act as liaison for IT audits, coordinating with auditors and IT subject matter experts, collecting and presenting evidence, and representing control owners during audit discussions.  

• Contribute to the development of Alberta Reliability Standards (ARS) and support AESO’s oversight of market participant compliance with ARS. 

A combination of these experiences and qualities will support your success in this role: 

•  Diploma or degree in an Information Technology–related field, with 10+ years of experience in IT operations, project delivery, or related roles.  

• Familiarity with industry frameworks and standards such as NIST CSF, ISO 2700x, COBIT, and ITIL.  

• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret and assess evidence and control effectiveness.  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage both business stakeholders and technical specialists. 

• Demonstrated experience supporting IT internal and external audits, including CIP and CSOX, with additional experience in SOC compliance is strongly preferred.  

• Knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance practices, with a relevant certification (e.g., CRISC) is considered an asset.  

• Experience using the ServiceNow platform, including IT Service Management and GRC modules, is beneficial.  

Application deadline: February 22, 2026

 
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