Chief Advisor Internal Audit

Attendance: Hybrid

Employment Category: Senior Professional

Type of Contract: Permanent

A career in Internal Audit - Operational Excellence and Professional Practice at National Bank, you will be a key resource within the Internal Audit group. As Chief Advisor - Operational Excellence, you will be responsible for providing coaching and training; challenging audit mandate teams as to risk, scoping and extent of testing; and ensuring consistency and quality within audit files across all teams within Internal Audit. You will have an unparalleled opportunity to gain a cross-functional understanding of the Bank. This job allows you to have a positive impact on our organization through your ability to navigate ambiguity, your ability to synthesize your ideas, your professional judgment, and your knowledge of risk management and internal controls.

**Your role**
- Ensure quality in the audit mandates through active engagement and participation in multiple files
- Contribute to the development of your colleagues through training, coaching, and the transfer of knowledge on the audit process and reporting
- Bring together the Audit teams and ensure uniform practices and documentation

**Your team**

You will join a core team which supports over 100 colleagues and will report to the co-lead Senior Directors - Internal Audit Operational Excellence and Professional Practice. This position will give you the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic, innovative team where you can constantly progress while taking on varied assignments enabling a transversal view of the organization. Our management practices promote a good work-life balance, and we adopt a flexible way of working, including hybrid work in the office and remotely.

We offer a wide range of ongoing learning opportunities for your development, including hands-on learning. Training content on topics such as internal audit, risk management and the Bank's business is available to support your continuous learning. Access to colleagues with different expertise and experience as well as diverse profiles enriches your development from all points of view.

**Prerequisite**
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree with a minimum 10 years of in-depth experience in the audit profession
- In depth understanding of the audit process (leading mandates, identifying risks, evaluating controls, drafting issues/audit reports)
- Professional auditor certification: CPA, CIA or equivalent
- Curious, with a desire to learn new business activities and related processes
- Ability to collaborate effectively and influence in a positive way with team members, team leads and the management team
- Independent, accountable, collaborative, proactive and good attention to detail
- Comfortable with ambiguity and working on several files simultaneously
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills, ability to simplify and synthesize information

**Your benefits**

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.
- Health and wellness program, including many options
- Flexible group insurance
- Generous pension plan
- Employee Share Ownership Plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Preferential banking services
- Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
- Telemedicine service
- Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

**We're putting people first**

We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.

Come live your ambitions with us

Additional required languages: English, French

Skills: Artificial Intelligence, Auditing, Communication, Quality Auditing, Teamwork, Empathy, Learning Agility, Internal Audit Change Management, Active collaboration, Internal Audit Methodology, Proactivity, Motivational Leadership, Ambiguity Management