Who You Will Work With:

The vacant Internal Audit, Lead role will report to the Leader, Internal Audit and is responsible for leading complex, risk-based audit engagements that support Interac Corp.’s governance, risk management, operational resilience, and control environment. This role contributes to the delivery of the Internal Audit Plan, advances audit methodology and practices, and partners with stakeholders across the business to provide independent assurance, practical insights, and clear recommendations that support Interac’s continued growth and trusted role in Canada’s payments ecosystem.

What You Will Do:

Audit Engagement Leadership

• Lead end-to-end internal audit engagements across technology, cybersecurity, operations, applications, third-party risk, and other priority areas within Interac’s risk universe.
• Drive audit planning, scoping, fieldwork, reporting, and issue follow-up in accordance with IIA Standards and Interac’s Internal Audit methodology.
• Assess governance, risk management, operational resilience, and internal control processes and develop clear, actionable observations and recommendations.
• Present audit results and key insights to Chief Audit Executive, and Senior management.
• Monitor audit issue remediation, validate closure evidence, and promote timely and sustainable resolution of findings across the business.

Governance, Reporting, Technology Enablement, and Stakeholder Management

• Support delivery and ongoing refinement of the risk-based Internal Audit Plan, with consideration of Interac’s strategic priorities, regulatory expectations, and evolving risk landscape.
• Prepare concise reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for Management Risk Committee, Board Committees, and other governance forums, as required.
• Build trusted stakeholder relationships while maintaining Internal Audit’s independence, objectivity, professional skepticism, and constructive challenge.
• Support adoption, maintenance, and enhancement of Interac’s GRC Audit Module in collaboration with internal stakeholders and the GRC supplier.

Audit Methodology and Continuous Improvement

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across audit processes, tools, templates, reporting, quality assurance practices, and knowledge sharing within the Internal Audit function.
• Research emerging audit, payments, technology, cybersecurity, regulatory, and risk management practices and recommend opportunities to enhance audit effectiveness.

What You Bring:

• Have a CPA, CISA, or CIA designation in good standing for a minimum of 5 years.
• Must be eligible to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a Full Time Capacity.
• A University Degree or equivalent work experience in audit.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in audit, with a minimum of 5 years in a audit leadership role.
• Thorough understanding of audit techniques, best practices, and tools.
• Familiarity with CPA, IIA, and/or ISACA standards and guidelines.
• Strong understanding of IT, security, operations, risk management, and product management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience with current technology platforms and cloud technologies.
• Familiarity with PCI DSS, ISO 27001 & 27002, and NIST Standards.
• Experience with Payment Technology/Products is an asset.

What We’re Offering:

The hiring rangefor this position is $110,000.00 - $140,000.00, and you will also be eligible for our short-term incentive plan. The exact amount will depend on factors such as skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, but Interac’s commitment goes beyond compensation. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your well-being and future, and includes:

• Generous vacation and wellness days to help you recharge
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage for peace of mind
• Market-leading employer-funded RRSP program to invest in your future
• Flexible hybrid work model for better work-life balance
• Access to a free and confidential 24/7 employee & family assistance program to offer support for you and your immediate family
• Pregnancy and parental leave top-up to support growing families
• Charitable donation matching with United Way to amplify your impact