Chief Advisor Internal Audit

A career as a Chief Advisor in the Internal Audit - Personal Banking, Client Experience and Compliance team means leading and/or contributing to audit or advisory mandates that are cross-functional in scope and involve multiple sectors. You will be required to train and coach your colleagues by sharing your knowledge in your field of expertise and to support them in carrying out their work as well as to develop relationships of trust with your partners.

Working in the Internal Audit team is 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**
- Act as an expert advisor to your colleagues by championing best practices and continuous improvement in audit methodology to ensure the quality of file documentation and the relevance of reports
- Contribute to the development of your colleagues through the transfer of your knowledge and supporting them in their audit work
- Conduct complex or cross-sector audits in accordance with an established audit methodology
- Identify significant risks, establish the audit strategy, and assess the effectiveness of governance, processes, and controls to mitigate them
- Analyze the problems encountered, raise significant issues, identify root causes and support the relevant partners of the 1st and 2nd lines of defense in identifying innovative and feasible solutions
- Prepare and present findings and reports to senior management and the executives responsible for the processes examined
- Monitor the implementation of recommendations and their results, including the follow-up of action plans from regulatory authorities
- Establish and maintain strategic relationships with 1st and 2nd lines, executives and with our internal partners
- Represent the team with regulatory authorities or on various relevant committees.

**Your team**

Within the Internal Audit sector, you are part of a team of 14 professional colleagues and report to the Senior Director, Internal Audit - Personal Banking, Client Experience and Compliance. Our team stands out for its complicity, enthusiasm and multidisciplinary skills. We work in an environment that allows us to develop our skills and surpass ourselves while creating strong links with partners from several sectors. 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. Customized 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**
- Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree related to the industry and at least 10 years of experience in auditing or risk management at a financial institution
- Hold a CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) and/or CIA (Certified Internal Auditors) designation
- In-depth understanding of the audit process (lead engagements, identify risks, assess controls, write audit findings/reports)
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to mentor and develop audit team
- Comfortable with ambiguity and working on several files simultaneously
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to synthesize and communicate complex issues to all levels
- Agile and results-oriented and ability to work effectively and positively with team members and partners of diverse backgrounds
- Exceptional analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

**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'