Chief Audit Executive

4 weeks ago


Old Toronto, Canada ThorekScott and Partners Full time

Thorek/Scott and Partners (TSP) has been connecting accomplished organizations with talented individuals for almost four decades. At TSP, our track record of successfully completing challenging searches across the professional spectrum has earned us an exceptional reputation at the forefront of the recruitment industry. Our Canadian and International clients include: global banks and non-bank financial institutions, private equity and investment funds, professional service firms, and entrepreneurial businesses in a variety of industries. We value the human connection and distinguish ourselves through an unwavering dedication to understanding the goals and motivations of our clients and candidates alike.

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Our Client:

Our client is a long-established publicly traded real estate debt and equity investor.Deposit-taking with a sizable balance sheet, they focus on multiple strategies including residential and construction financing as well as other broader equity investments. Currently, they are seeking an experienced professional to lead their audit function.Reporting to the Board with a dotted line to the President, the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) will lead a team focused on continuing a disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of the organization’s risk management, control, and governance processes. This individual will have a significant interface with senior business leaders to provide value-added advice and thought leadership on impactful projects and strategic initiatives throughout the business. This is an ideal opportunity for an audit leader with significant experience in a Canadian-regulated financial institution to take on a wide scope of responsibilities and drive business success through audit excellence.

Position Overview:

The Chief Audit Executive (CAE) will assist the executive team in accomplishing its objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the organization’s risk management, control and governance processes, thereby helping the board and senior management protect the organization and its reputation. The CAE will examine and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the organization's governance, risk management, internal control process, and the quality of performance in carrying out assigned responsibilities to achieve the organization’s stated goals and objectives.

This is an attractive opportunity for an individual who enjoys a wide scope of responsibilities. Moreover, the CAE will get to work cross-functionally to ensure the execution of the audit plan is met. They will also use their prior experience to bring best practices that can support our client as it plans to double its AUM. In addition, the role of the CAE extends to creating a trusting relationship between the senior management team and the Internal Audit function to provide value-added advice and thought leadership on projects, strategic initiatives, key topics, business unit controls, and other areas.

Role Responsibilities:

  • to senior management and the Board an annual internal audit plan for review and approval. The plan should keep in mind the company’s business, risks, operations, programs, systems, and controls.
  • audit engagements within the scheduled timeframes & follow up on internal audit findings and corrective actions.
  • advice to Management on best practices and ways in which internal controls, risk management, and governance processes, including new regulatory requirements, can be enhanced or executed.
  • the performance of internal audit staff on an ongoing basis and ensure development opportunities exist. This includes communicating expectations, holding staff accountable for their responsibilities/accountabilities, and communicating performance results and areas for improvement.
  • an ongoing basis, evaluate the internal audit function's “value-for-money” and ensure that IA resources are used efficiently and effectively to advise management and the Board.
  • trends and emerging issues that could impact the company are considered and communicated to senior management and the Audit Committee.
  • assistance by testing the operating effectiveness of controls for the company’s CEO/CFO certification process.
  • the IA function's conformance with the IIA Code of Ethics, IIA Standards, or the company’s Internal Audit Procedures and disclose any instances of non-compliance to Senior Management and the Board.

Desired Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 8 years of experience designing, implementing, evaluating, and operating internal audit programs within an OSFI regulated financial institution.
  • Demonstrated the ability to identify issues and work with the greater business to implement recommendations.
  • Effective organizational, time management and communication skills.
  • Proven track record of an ability to lead and coach a team.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy and ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities.
  • Having experience or knowledge of mortgage or credit risk would be an asset.
  • CPA/CA (or equivalent) would be an asset.

Please note that at present, legal eligibility to work in Canada is a prerequisite for this role.

This open role is currently being featured by Thorek/Scott and Partners We highlight a variety of open roles every week. If you save this position to apply to later, it may appear closed when you revisit it. For a full list of all open positions, please visit www.thorekscott.com.

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