Chief Internal Auditor (International Bank)

Our client is seeking a Chief Internal Auditor to join their team in Toronto. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide independent assurance to the board of directors and senior management on operational efficiency, reliability of reporting, compliance with laws and/or regulations, safeguarding of assets, and ethical culture.

The successful candidate will have the chance to develop and implement internal audit strategies, lead a dedicated team, and contribute significantly to the company's growth and success.

What you'll do:

• Develop and implement the internal audit strategy based on the operation of the bank, its products/services, functions, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain a risk assessment methodology to facilitate audit planning and allocation of audit resources.
• Lead and manage the department, providing guidance to auditors in audit-related matters including their career growth and development.
• Execute planned audit assignments with key objectives of examining controls established within the bank for risk mitigation purposes.
• Analyze and report audit findings to senior management and the board of directors.
• Provide value-added recommendations towards improving operational and control effectiveness.
• Conduct follow-up of rectification of audit findings by auditees.
• Ensure continuous knowledge and audit practice development for all positions in the department.

What you bring:

• Solid knowledge and experience of bank operations and banking industry best practices gained through extended exposure to working in financial institutions preferably in small and medium-sized financial institutions.
• Experience with OSFI, FCAC and FINTRAC.
• Proficient in both oral and written communications in English.
• Mature thinking with good analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multi-tasks under stress.
• Demonstrated good working history.

What's next:

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