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Hybrid Director, Internal Audit, Corporate Functions and Risk Management

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About the role

  • Report to the AVP, Internal Audit and provide audit supervision to the audit portfolio covering Corporate and Risk Management functions
  • Lead and develop a team of audit professionals with a focus on talent development and strong audit expertise
  • Maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders and business partners within the Corporate & Risk portfolio
  • Work with the AVP on updating the annual risk assessment and audit plan for Corporate & Risk Management functions
  • Lead the team through planning, executing, and reporting of audit work for the assigned audit portfolio
  • Oversee documentation of audit working papers and audit test strategy to ensure objectives address identified risks
  • Direct, motivate and develop senior auditors, managers and senior managers to maximize contribution and professional growth
  • Oversee assessment of key control design and operating effectiveness and review testing for adequacy and quality
  • Lead meetings with clients to drive audits and present audit issues and recommendations
  • Review reports on results of key controls testing and proposed recommendations to close identified gaps
  • Design, implement and embed data analytics in the audit process; champion integrated audit and data analytics initiatives
  • Stay up to date on current best practices in risk management and control assessments
  • Manage multiple simultaneous audit projects within assigned time and budget
  • Maintain effective internal communication by acquiring and sharing industry thought leadership and best practices

Requirements

  • University degree in accounting, finance, or business
  • 8-10 years of progressive experience in audit, preferably in the financial services industry
  • Minimum of 3 years of people leadership experience
  • Experience in working in a matrix organization with multiple stakeholders
  • Professional designation related to the role (e.g. CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA) preferred
  • Ability to understand complex business processes, their risks and identify key controls
  • Proficient in control frameworks (e.g. COSO, COBIT, etc.)
  • Proficient in audit techniques, including planning, scoping, evaluation, and testing of internal controls
  • Project management experience will be valued and considered
  • Experience in leveraging data analytics and automation to deliver audit work
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with proven ability to drive difficult conversations to positive outcomes
  • Strong partnership and influencing skills
  • Team builder with the ability to foster a diverse and inclusive environment
  • Effective coach and focus on talent development
  • Strong business knowledge of insurance and financial services
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and consultative skills
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize simultaneous competing requirements
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate, influence and network effectively

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment and several flexible work options are available
  • Hybrid organization offering the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually
  • Quinquennial sabbatical program: starting with your 5th work anniversary and every five years thereafter you can take a 3 to 6 weeks sabbatical (includes an additional paid week off added to your allotted vacation time)
  • Sabbatical Program gives you the opportunity to take up to 6 weeks off every five years
  • Care Days available for self-care or care of others (i.e., family or others you may support)
  • Sick Days to support your well-being
  • Eligible employees participate in various incentive plans (payment discretionary and subject to individual and company performance)
  • Accommodation for persons with disabilities and alternative format job postings upon request

Job title

Director, Internal Audit, Corporate Functions and Risk Management

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Lead

Salary

CA$105,000 - CA$180,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridTorontoCanada

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