About the roleManager, Corporate Audit ServicesWe're looking for a
Manager, Corporate Audit Services (Project Advisory), to join our growing team!
Position overview:As the Audit Manager, you will lead the end-to-end oversight and delivery of project advisory reviews. This includes coaching the advisory team, driving risk-based coverage-including data analytics-managing budgets and timelines, and providing escalation to the Director and key stakeholders. You will also ensure that the work aligns with Internal Audit methodology, professional standards, and regulatory expectations. This role supports planning, talent development, and the continuous improvement of project reviews, as well as assisting with audit testing when needed.
The role offers a unique opportunity to work with a broad scope on a global team, where each member's participation and value-add are key to the success of the Corporate Audit Services function. This position will primarily support the North America and United Kingdom & International operations as part of our Real-Time Review (RTR) of advisory team.
What you'll do here:- Own the overall quality of assigned review mandates, ensuring sufficient and risk-aligned testing, appropriate coverage, and clear linkage to the control environment and review plan in accordance with IIA standards and internal methodologies.
- Guide and challenge the team through review scoping and delivery, including drafting of interim/midterm updates and memorandums
- Propose and manage scheduling, resourcing, and access needs for assigned reviews/region/squad (including co-source and data analytics)
- Maintain effective client relationships, remove blockers, and escalate unresolved issues/sensitive matters
- Ensure timely notifications to issue/action owners and maintain ongoing dialogue to drive remediation progress
- Develop and coach direct reports: review development plans, ensure tangible actions, conduct performance reviews, address performance issues promptly, and foster engagement
- Contribute to broader Internal Audit initiative(s) and continuous improvements in the RTR advisory program including maintaining standards, risk, control, and testing procedures.
- Lead key meetings with stakeholders and internal leaders including the quarterly updates with the regional Heads and Group Chief Internal Auditor and Steering Committee meeting for key projects
- Where needed, perform advisory testing
What you bring to the table:- Professional designation or equivalent (e.g. CIA, CPA, MBA, CFE, PMP)
- 8+ years in finance, operations, and IT audit (internal/external) with experience in auditing large IT projects/programs
- Experience managing a small team of audits and/or working cross-functionally with different stakeholders
- Agile and growth mindset with critical thinking
- Knowledge of various governance, risk, project management, and IT frameworks such as those used by leading organizations (e.g. NIST, SOC, PIPEDA, NYDFS, GDPR, etc.)
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Proficiency in both English and French is an asset
- Prior insurance experience (e.g. claims, underwriting, corporate functions) is an asset
- Experience with the use of data analytics tools is an asset
- Experience in a large public organization or Big 4 professional services firm is preferred
- For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country
Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en pleine croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team.
