Senior Manager, IT Risk Assurance and Transformation

Our Story & Purpose
We're Vancity, a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. Since 1946, our relentless commitment to these values has helped us challenge the status quo and break down barriers. We've made bold commitments to become net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans, and we're actively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members.

As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada, we're proud to be consistently recognized as one of the country's Top Employers. If you're ready to join our team of 2,700 diverse individuals, access competitive rewards and benefits, and be part of a greater movement - apply today

Your Role In Supporting Vancity's Vision And Priorities
As Senior Manager, IT Risk Assurance and Transformation, you will lead strategic and transformative initiatives within Internal Audit to further streamline and modernize IA's operations through automation, data analytics, and adoption of RPA/AI. You will also oversee the development and execution of the technology risk audit and advisory plan, ensuring proactive engagement on emerging risks and regulatory requirements, while directing technology assurance and project advisory engagements to deliver high-impact insights.

This is a Full-Time, Permanent role and will report directly to the VP, Internal Audit. Our head office is based in Vancouver, but we are open to candidates in BC and Ontario. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands when needed.

How You'll Make An Impact
Strategic Alignment & Delivery

• Support the VP, Internal Audit in creating and implementing Internal Audit's technology and transformation strategy in service of the broader enterprise strategy and priorities.
• Translate the technology risk assurance strategy into annual audit plans and schedules, considering alternative paths and optimal use of current resources and infrastructure to achieve strategic objectives

Transformation Initiatives

• Identify and implement technology initiatives within Internal Audit to further streamline and modernize internal audit operations to enable a more proactive approach to providing assurance, advice, insights, and foresight. These initiatives include advancing our use of data analytics, and adoption of automation and AI integration.

Engagement Oversight & Team Development

• Develop and oversee the technology assurance and advisory plan, ensuring continued alignment with strategic priorities and responsiveness to emerging risks
• Contribute to informing the enterprise-level technology risk audit opinion and provide input to the overall audit opinion for executive and board reporting
• Oversee technology assurance and advisory engagements to ensure quality, timeliness, and relevance, with comprehensive coverage of key risks and high-impact reporting
• Lead advisory engagements on key transformation projects, including scoping, prioritization, execution, and presentation of results to senior management
• Ensure current and future IT audit and advisory engagements are appropriately resourced, and offer guidance and mentorship to support the growth and development of internal audit staff

Stakeholder Relationships

• Attend and participate in technology executive and operational meetings to further integrate internal audit activities into key business operations and decisions
• Effectively collaborate with executive and senior leaders, co-sourced partners, and the VP, Internal Audit to address audit issues, emerging risks, and opportunities for improvement

What You'll Bring To The Team

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in IT risk assurance and technology transformation, with at least 5 years in a leadership (people manager) role
• Proven experience in leading IT audits and providing real-time advice on large, complex technology projects in regulated organizations.
• Experience in leading digital transformation through automation (RPA), AI integration, data analytics, particularly within internal audit environments
• Certifications such as CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor or CIA – Certified Internal Auditor are required
• Solid knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques of risk-based auditing (from planning through to reporting) and a strong understanding of relevant standards such as the Global Internal Audit Standards, IT governance and control frameworks such as National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This also includes strong understanding of project management methodology in both agile and waterfall approaches.
• Strong understanding of business and technology processes related to a financial institution.
• Working knowledge of regulations relevant to financial institutions, including those published by BCFSA, OSFI, and FINTRAC.

Extra Skills That Set You Apart

• Certifications such as CISM – Certified Information Security Manager and CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional

You'll Thrive Here If You Are

• Forward-Thinking Strategist – You anticipate emerging technology risks and position audit as a value-adding partner
• Digital Transformer – You champion innovation through automation, analytics, and data-driven insights
• Insightful Advisor – You translate complex technology issues into clear, actionable recommendations

We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.
What You'll Earn
The salary band for this role is $120,000 to $158,000. Base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications, skills, previous experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

Why You'll Love Working Here
A career at Vancity is more than just a job, you're joining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:

• Living Wage Employer: We're the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and consistently ranked among Canada's Top Employers.
• Customizable Benefits: Permanent employees receive flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needs.
• Generous Vacation: New employees start with 3-4 weeks of vacation per year, with additional days earned over time.
• Extra Stat Holidays: In addition to BC's 11 statutory holidays, we offer 2 extra days, plus care days for personal or family illness.
• Immediate Health Coverage: Health and dental benefits begin on your hire date, with three levels of coverage to choose from.
• Defined Benefit Pension: Our retirement plan provides a guaranteed income for life, recognizing that retirement looks different for everyone.

Vancity Talent Programs
Vancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, or Trans. With special permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner, this initiative provides access to career development opportunities, prioritized job screening, and feedback. Any information you choose to share will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development connected to this initiative, in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). For details, please see our dedicated Talent Programs job posting.

At Vancity we're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace to help our people and communities thrive and prosper. Diversity in our workforce is integral so that we can truly represent, understand and respond to our community needs and deliver on our member experience.

We are also committed to an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations or support at any stage of the recruitment process (including the application stage), we encourage you to let us know by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at We're here to work with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively. All requests will be handled with the utmost respect and confidentiality, so you can participate fully in the process.