Director Internal Audit

Job Description:

Grade: L9

Referral Level: Level 2

Division:IGM-RISK

IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately $271 billion in assets. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.

Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967, is a key part of IGM's business model, serving as a comprehensive asset-management partner for Canadian financial advisors and their clients.

At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for the fourth consecutive years and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. Our vision and strategy aim to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals.

Join our team to engage in continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment. Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office, connecting, collaborating, and enjoying quality time with your amazing colleagues Our Values: Be better; we strive for improvement in everything we do. Be accountable; we foster clarity and are empowered to act responsibly. Be a team; we are united to drive collective impact to achieve our goals.

The Role: The Director, Internal Audit is an integral part of the Internal Audit team. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role and provide oversight of operational, regulatory, strategic, and/or financial audits to ensure they add value to the organization and that they aid in the achievement of strategic objectives. This individual will be instrumental in our continued transformational efforts and the elevation of the audit function and will report to the VP of Internal Audit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Internal Audit strategic initiatives.
• Oversee risk-based assurance engagements and risk advisory services.
• Identify key business processes and risks; contribute to annual risk assessment and audit plan.
• Communicate audit results to Senior Management and support reporting to executives and committees.
• Review and supervise engagement planning and reporting for timely, high-quality completion.
• Build relationships through ongoing communication and engagement with business partners.
• Coach and mentor audit teams; manage performance evaluations.
• Demonstrate clear, influential written and verbal communication.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in a related discipline; preferred professional designations (CPA, CIA, CFA, FRM, MBA).
• 10+ years' relevant experience in Financial Services; audit regulatory, Big 4, and/or project management experience are assets.
• Experience with data analytics and/or data visualization.
• Critical and innovative thinking to provide stakeholder value.
• Strong business/industry knowledge for value-added insights.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and team management skills; proven leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities.
• Accountability for self and team; effective delegation and perseverance.
• Fosters open, honest communication and trust.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Investment, Asset or Wealth Management.
• Experience with the use of AI in audit practices.

Benefits:

• COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION:competitive base salary, performance-weighted bonus, education/career support, option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching component.
• EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & INSURANCE: competitive health and dental coverage, flexible plan for you and your family and short-term & long-term disability plans.
• RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS: voluntary Group RRSP enrolment with employer matching component.
• WORK LIFE BALANCE: paid volunteer days, competitive time off including 10 wellness days off, WorkPerks discount program, hybrid & flex work arrangements.
• INCLUSIVE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY: living our core values: Be a Team, Be Accountable, Be Better, engaging with community through Business Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee-led groups formed around a common interest, identity, or background).

IGM is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please apply by December 9, 2025.