Director Internal Audit

1 day ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada The Canada Life Assurance Company Full time $92,100 - $170,500

Permanent Full Time 

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We are looking for an experienced Director, Internal Audit. 

Reporting to the Assistant-Vice-President, the Director, Internal Audit will partner with senior business leaders in the Canadian organization to provide them with independent insights and assurance over their highest risks.

The Director will lead a team of Internal Audit Professionals and People Leaders to deliver a portfolio of audits. The Director will need to be a forward-thinking and dynamic leader who can lead a team in evolving its service delivery model and developing the requisite capabilities to provide insights and independent assurance to the business. 

What you will do:

A proven track record applying the following capabilities and behaviors to deliver insights and develop high-performing teams:

Strong leadership capabilities, including demonstrated ability to:

Drive towards the function's vision and prioritiesProvide coaching and mentoring to accelerate the development of team members through a clear and compelling vision, measurement of performance and continuous feedbackChampion change through effective change management practices, while also building capability of the team to navigate changeEncourage innovation and continuous improvement by empowering the team and fostering open dialogueBuild trust throughout the team by being approachable and acting with integrityTake ownership of your personal development and the development of the team by identifying growth opportunities

Effective stakeholder management, including demonstrated ability to:

Identify key stakeholders and promote timely and transparent communicationModel effective verbal and written communication capabilities to influence and adapt to stakeholders' varying stylesLead the problem solving and decision-making process, ensuring that all stakeholder's requirements are addressed

Effective engagement delivery practices, including demonstrated ability to:

Drive delivery of engagements in the portfolio with competing priorities on time including a) review of plans and outcomes, b) evaluation of the design adequacy and operating effectiveness of governance, risk management and controls and c) facilitation of root cause analysis and craft pragmatic recommendationsApply deep knowledge and experience with internal audit methodology, and drive adherence to guidance to ensure qualityAct as an independent strategic advisor to the business as part of project oversight activities to assist in mitigating risk and providing independent insight to stakeholdersPartner with first and second lines of defense as appropriate

Relevant business and industry knowledge, including demonstrated ability to:

Leverage expertise in insurance and wealth to provide insights to the businessApply understanding of the company's markets, competitors, and customers to highlight key risks during audits, and ensure those risks are appropriately addressed

Practical data analytics and visualization experience, including demonstrated ability to:

Embed the application of data analytics in our way of workingLeverage data and visualizations to report on results and craft compelling messages

What you will bring

Required Qualifications and Competencies:

University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or another related field10+ years progressive relevant experienceA recognized accounting or audit designation (e.g., CPA, CIA)Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor(CISA) are considered assets

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The base salary for this position is between  $92,100 - $170,500 annually.  This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).  If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You're part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You'll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you'll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It's our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that's trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we're one of Canada's leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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