Internal Audit Manager

7 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Robert Half Full time

This is a contract position. The Senior Internal Audit Manager will lead and execute independent assurance activities focused on Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) practices across the Bank. Acting as a trusted partner within the Second Line of Defense, this role evaluates the design and operating effectiveness of risk management frameworks, governance structures, and risk methodologies to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and industry best practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive audit experience within financial services and deep technical knowledge of ERM, operational risk, corporate governance, and risk measurement models.

Audit Leadership & Execution

  • Plan, lead, and manage end-to-end audit engagements related to Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Operational Risk, and Governance.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the Bank's ERM framework, including risk identification, risk appetite, risk assessments, KRI/KPI monitoring, control self-assessments, and risk reporting.
  • Assess methodology and execution of risk models, risk scoring, scenario analysis, stress testing, and control testing processes.
  • Develop and communicate comprehensive audit plans, risk assessments, and testing strategies.
  • Draft clear, concise audit reports with root-cause analysis, meaningful conclusions, and actionable recommendations.

Second Line of Defense Collaboration

  • Act as a key liaison with second line ERM, Operational Risk, Compliance, and Finance risk teams to understand risk practices and emerging risks.
  • Provide guidance to stakeholders on risk management expectations, control enhancements, and remediation strategies.
  • Monitor remediation actions to ensure timely and sustainable resolution of audit findings.

Regulatory & Risk Governance Oversight

  • Stay current with Canadian banking regulatory requirements (OSFI, Basel, FINTRAC, IFRS) related to risk governance and capital adequacy.
  • Assess the Bank's alignment with OSFI's E-21 Operational Risk, Guideline E-13 ICAAP, B-10 Outsourcing, and other applicable risk and governance guidelines.
  • Support audit coverage of enterprise-level governance functions such as Board reporting, policy management, and risk appetite frameworks.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Business, or related field; advanced degree an asset.
  • Professional designation preferred: CPA, CIA, CRMA, CRM, CFA, FRM, PRM.
  • 7–12+ years of progressive audit, risk management, or consulting experience within financial services or banking.
  • Extensive experience performing ERM, Operational Risk, and Governance audits within a Second Line of Defense risk function.
  • Solid understanding of OSFI regulatory frameworks, Basel guidelines, and Canadian banking risk governance standards.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in risk modeling, stress testing, or capital adequacy analysis considered a plus.
  • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex risk issues in a clear, business-oriented manner.

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