Manager, Internal Audit

Payments Canada is at the forefront of the Canadian payment ecosystem. Our purpose is to make payments easier, smarter and safer for all Canadians. Every day we are working diligently to ensure your payments are cleared and settled. In 2024 alone, our systems cleared approximately $107 trillion or $424 billion each business day If you are passionate about payments and want to help ensure that these financial transactions in Canada are carried out safely and securely, working with us is for you

| Who we are

We are a public purpose, non-profit organization situated at the centre of Canada's payment ecosystem. We own and operate payment systems that process hundreds of billions of dollars worth of payment transactions every business day. We convene ecosystem participants to discuss their multiple and diverse interests and ideas and to navigate industry-level challenges. We adhere to a set of values that are our north star: Inspire trust, build community and enable change.

Payments Canada — where our country connects:

Payments Canada — Who we are

| Our culture

With our people in mind we have created a culture that fosters authenticity, collaboration, innovation and development. We empower one another, make meaningful contributions that not only impact the organization, but our country We develop and nurture meaningful connections that drive innovation in our ecosystem. We are Payments Canada

Do you want to make payments easier, smarter and safer for Canada? Join us today

You need to work here if

• You love working with passionate, ambitious and collaborative colleagues.
• You want to be challenged and lead unique initiatives.
• You want to grow, develop and become a subject matter expert in your field.
• You want your work to make an impact in your community and country.

Come and join us — where payments meet purpose

| What we are looking for

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, the Manager, Internal Audit is responsible for leading and developing the cyber audit portfolio as well as lead the cyber audit team, within Payments Canada's Internal Audit function. They will leverage their knowledge of Payments Canada and the cyber security industry to stay apprised of organizational activities and changes to help ensure timely internal audit planning and execution while leading the development of the cyber audit portfolio. This is a key leadership role within the Internal Audit team and will play a foundational role in the continued evolution and creation of a best-in-class in-house audit function as well as manage the development of audit team members.

| A day in the life

Your responsibilities as the Manager, Internal Audit will include but are not limited to:

Strategic Leadership & Team Development

• Drive Cyber Strategy: Lead the development and evolution of the cyber audit strategy, ensuring the adoption of industry best practices and security frameworks.
• Team Management: Oversee the performance management, recruitment, and mentorship of audit staff, fostering a culture of career development and continuous improvement.
• Change Management: spearhead training and change management initiatives to ensure the audit strategy is understood and valued across the organization.

Audit Planning, Execution & Reporting

• Lifecycle Oversight: Assist with the creation and execution of the 3-year risk-based internal audit plan, ensuring individual audits are efficient and effectively evaluate internal controls.
• High-Impact Reporting: Produce and present high-quality audit reports and quarterly updates on progress to Senior Management and the Audit & Finance Committee.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all audit findings are clear, concise, and identify root causes to drive operational effectiveness.

Stakeholder Partnership & Relationship Management

• Business Partnering: Position Internal Audit as a trusted advisor by building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Risk, Technology, Security, and third-party vendors.
• Conflict Resolution: Partner with audit stakeholders to facilitate the timely resolution of findings and manage the negotiation of management action plans.
• External Liaison: Coordinate effectively with regulators, external auditors and internal audit service providers to streamline responses and information provision.

| What you need to be successful

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or similar discipline.
• Active CPA or equivalent designation. (e.g. CIA, CISA).
• Minimum seven (7) years' experience in an internal or external audit role demonstrating work experience with cyber security processes and controls or equivalent experience in a first- or second-line role.
• Minimum 5 years' experience of progressive leadership management and/or leadership experience with supervising staff and supporting career development.
• Knowledge of Internal Auditing Standards and Security frameworks (e.g. SWIFT CSP, ISO27001, NIST).
• Experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada Reliability Status Clearance and can successfully complete enhanced background checks that may be carried out by Payments Canada.

|Salary range

• Based on qualifications and experience: $105,750 to $141,000.

Please submit your application by February 03, 2026.

| What's in it for you?

• Flexible, hybrid (remote/office) environment.
• Competitive compensation package, including annual variable bonus and defined contribution pension plan with employer matching percentage (if eligible).
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit coverage, including mental health coverage, life insurance and a health spending account for you and your dependents (Permanent and temporary employees with contracts 12 months and over).
• Paid time off: minimum four weeks paid vacation, sick and personal days, December holiday shutdown and cultural holiday observance days.
• 26 weeks of paid maternity and parental leave top-up.
• Rewards and recognition program.
• Access to office gym facilities.
• Internal and external professional development opportunities.
• Fun team and organizational events.
• Monthly all staff forums led by our Executive Leadership Team.

| Our Commitment to Fair Hiring

At Payments Canada, we are dedicated to fair, transparent and inclusive hiring. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Our recruitment process uses automated tools, but not generative AI, to objectively screen and evaluate applications and confirm that a candidate's qualifications meet job requirements.

It is important to remember that these tools support, but do not replace, human decision-making. Our trained recruitment professionals and hiring managers always make the final hiring decisions.

| Our diversity, inclusion and equity commitment

At Payments Canada, we are committed to making everyone feel they can be themselves and thrive at work. We will continue to build on a foundation of respect and appreciation for diversity in all forms and collectively create an inclusive and equitable culture where our differences are valued.

We are committed to employment equity and actively encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require special accommodation by emailing

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.