Manager, Corporate Internal Audit

At

CWB

, we strive to build value for the people who choose us every day: our people, our clients and our investors. We do this by holding true to the values that guide us. We put people first and build relationships with intention. We seek out and embrace new ideas, knowing that better is always possible. We believe that how we do things is as important as what we do. And we harness the power of inclusion. Our culture is who we are and how we show up - as individuals and as a team - to accomplish our strategy.

Roles Specifications

Everyday flexibility. Hybrid work environments. On-site requirements. Collaborative connections.

Location: Edmonton, AB. Toronto, ON.

CWB is a bank built for business owners

Canadian Western Bank (CWB) is the only
_full-service bank_ in Canada with a strategic focus to meet the unique financial needs of businesses and their owners. Our teams take a
_ relationship-based_ approach to deliver a uniquely
_proactive client experience_ through highly
_personalized service, specialized expertise, customized solutions, and faster response times. _We provide full-service business and personal banking, nation-wide specialized financing in targeted industries, comprehensive wealth management offerings, and trust services.

Our highly engaged teams operate within a
_client-centric, collaborative, and change-ready culture, _with a core focus to achieve our vision to become the best full-service bank for business owners in Canada as we continue to transform our capabilities,
_united_ as one.

Inclusion has power.

Labels don’t matter here. But your perspective does.

Bring you. All of you. Single parent. Ally. Rock climber. Indigenous community member. Film buff. Amputee. Nature photographer. Climate change activist.

The opportunity

The Internal Audit team is currently looking for a Manager, Corporate Internal Audit, who will play a critical role in supporting our continued transition to the Advanced Internal Ratings Based (AIR-B) approach and beyond. As a key member of the IA team, this role will be responsible for leading, managing and completing approved internal audits in accordance with the professional standards and departmental policies.

Reporting to the AVP, Corporate Internal Audit, this individual will actively contribute to the department’s strategic plan and also provide assistance in preparing executive and Board reporting as well as drive continuous operational improvement.

Areas of focus

Audit Planning and Execution- Lead the planning, fieldwork and reporting for assigned audits of the CWBFG Corporate functions as per the risk-based audit plan, with oversight and guidance from the AVP and Sr. AVP, Corporate Internal Audit.- Take accountability for the delivery of assigned audits through effective monitoring and reporting of progress and status updates.- Ensure assigned audits are completed on time, within budget and in accordance with relevant professional standards and departmental policies.- Liaise with Management to ensure agreed-upon action plans to remediate identified audit issues are in place and assist the Sr. AVP, Corporate Internal Audit, in follow up and reporting of outstanding and overdue audit issues.- Contribute to continuous improvement of Internal Audit processes, streamlining of audit activities, increasing of efficiencies, and ensuring effective use of data analytics and other advanced tools and techniques as part of regular audits.- Assist in keeping internal policies, manuals and procedures up-to-date.- Keep abreast of and adhere to the IIA professional standards, and policies, manuals, and procedures of the Internal Audit department.- Lead and manage periodic project related audits for CWBFG’s transformational initiatives, applicable to the Corporate Audit area under the guidance of the AVP and Sr. AVP, Corporate Audit.

Effective Relationship Management- Build and maintain effective working relationships with key collaborators across Corporate and control functions, as well as other internal audit teams.- Attend meetings with key Internal Audit stakeholders as part of audit planning, kick off and closures.- Maintain effective communication with stakeholders including appropriate handling of conflicts and issue resolution.- Coordinate post-audit client surveys and compile results to support client satisfaction assessments.- Keep key collaborators informed of the status of audits and potential audit issues throughout each audit.

Successful incumbent

Agile. Influential. Collaborative.

With thorough knowledge of capital calculations, credit risk models, model governance, data risk management, key enterprise risk concepts, and credit risk, the Manager, Corporate Internal Audit has an unrivalled approach to effective communication. They are known to be highly analytical and natural problem-solvers. This role requires a strong sense of ownership, high ethical standards with demonstrated integrity and tact.

Core knowledge requirements-