Vice President, Internal Audit

1 week ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada EQ Bank | Equitable Bank Full time

Join a Challenger
Being a traditional bank just isn't our thing.

We are big believers in innovating the banking experience because we believe Canadians deserve better options, and we challenge ourselves and our teams to creatively transform what's possible in banking.

Our team is made up of inquisitive and agile minds that find smarter ways of doing things. If you're not afraid of taking on big challenges and redefining the future, you belong with us. You'll get to work with people who will encourage you to reach new heights. We like to keep things fun, ask questions and learn together.

We are a big (and growing) family.

Overall we serve more than 370,000 people across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank, and have been around for more than 50 years.

Equitable Bank's wholly-owned subsidiary, Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than 5 million members.

Together we have over $100 billion in combined assets under management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives.

Our EQ Bank platform ) has been named the top Schedule I Bank in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks 2023, 2022, and 2021 lists.

The Work:


The role of Vice President, Internal Audit, is paramount in providing strategic leadership and oversight for the design, risk assessment, control identification, documentation, testing, findings, and recommendation process for internal audits of the highest complexity within the Bank.

This includes audits such as the Internal Capital Adequacy Process, Basel AIRB Risk-Based Approach, Model Risk Management, and Second-Line of Defense Effectiveness, across various business units.


The Core Responsibilities Of The Job:


  • Leadership in Oversight and Execution of the Annual Audit Plan:
  • Lead and direct highcomplexity audits within established timeframes and budgets, focusing on pivotal topics such as Capital and Second-Line of Defense Effectiveness.
  • Contribute substantially to the quarterly reporting process for the Audit Committee of the Board.
  • Drive followup testing of management actions to resolve audit findings.
  • Assume a key role in overseeing effective audit coverage of the Bank's Advanced Internal Risk-Based approach program.
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Strategic Risk Assessment:

  • Collaborate closely with the Chief Auditor in developing riskbased 3year horizon audit plans and Basel AIRB multiyear audit plans.
  • Maintain an acute awareness of strategic direction, significant initiatives, emerging risks, and regulatory updates to ensure audit coverage remains pertinent and valuedriven.
  • Contribute actively to regular risk assessments of each auditable entity through comprehensive evaluation of the Bank's core risks.
  • Leadership in People Management:
  • Provide authoritative review and guidance on the work of other staff members, offering constructive feedback for enhanced audit coverage.
  • Play a pivotal role in updating and refining Internal Audit policies and procedures to steer the execution of the Bank's internal audit activities effectively.
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Relationship Management:

  • Cultivate and maintain robust communication channels with Senior Management across business lines.
  • Foster positive working relationships with management of control functions to ensure seamless collaboration.
  • Engage with the CEO, Audit Committee, External Auditor, Regulators, and pertinent third parties as needed, demonstrating adeptness in managing highlevel interactions.

Let's Talk About You:

  • Possess a postsecondary degree in a relevant field, with an Internal Audit designation considered a significant asset.
  • Bring forth a minimum of 15 years of demonstrated expertise in a leadership capacity within Financial Services audit, coupled with extensive people management experience.
  • Exhibit deep exposure to auditing/assessment of Financial Services product lines and/or control functions.
  • Demonstrate a profound understanding of Basel Advanced Internal Risk-Based Approach internal control expectations.
  • Display exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
  • Possess a remarkable capacity to influence and impact Senior Management, driving acceptance and implementation of recommendations pertaining toidentified control issues.
  • Exhibit outstanding organizational, time management, and project management abilities, adept at managing multiple priorities within stringent deadlines.
  • Demonstrate a track record of successful people management and coaching.

What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]
\uD83D\uDCB0 Competitive discretionary bonus

Market leading RRSP match program

\uD83E\uDE7A Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

\uD83D\uDCDD Employee Share Purchase Plan

\uD83D\uDC76\uD83C\uDFFD Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one

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