Audit Manager

Who We Are

At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.

Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.

What We Do

The Audit Manager works with a wider audit team to evaluate risks and controls, executes business and integrated audit assignments in line with the agile auditing methodology, communicates findings to management, proposes solutions for business improvements, follows-up on corrective actions, and produces presentations to various Senior Management, Audit Committees and Board of Directors.

Fidelity Canada Internal Audit provides independent and objective assurance and business advisory services in alignment to the organizational strategy and vision that help Fidelity Canada manage risk, improve customer service, enhance overall organizational value and business performance, and promote a risk culture of proactive enterprise risk management.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Executes and coordinates planned audit activities to ensure business risks identified in assigned project are properly addressed.

• Plans and executes audit scope coverage, fieldwork and testing within the given timeframe, utilizing the Agile auditing methodology.

• Creates a planning document for each audit managed that includes sufficient detail to leave a permanent record of the area being audited for the next audit cycle.

• Leads team discussions regarding audit scope and recommends changes based on risks identified.

• Performs process walkthroughs with business unit associates and audit testing and documents the control environment and testing results using best practices.

• Escalates significant audit findings on a timely basis and documents clear and concise findings.

• Keeps Internal Audit and functional management fully informed of the progress of all assignments and follows up on issues to ensure that all agreed improvements have been actioned.

Keeps abreast of and leverages current and emerging audit tools and techniques (e.g., data mining/analytics).

• Performs technical research using external and internal source material.

• Applies technology and other tools to improve the audit process and results.

• Leverages current and emerging audit tools and processes, such as Microsoft solutions (PowerBI), JIRA and audit analytics software.

• Analyzes and tests large volumes of data for outliers, anomalies, patterns, and trends, and helps evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of controls.

• Establishes and maintains an effective system of data analytics and models which provide enhanced insight into risks and controls.

• Assists in the testing of specific technology-based controls and IT general controls alongside business processes.

Drafts audit reports and relevant management reports or visualization for review.

• Drafts audit reports that provide a clear description of issues identified, related business impact, and proposed action plans/control enhancement opportunities.

• Leads exit meetings and presents findings to business unit management.

• Effectively communicates issues and findings to business unit key contacts, senior management, and leaders to facilitate the identification and resolution of risk issues.

• Monitors issue resolution and engages with stakeholders to perform validation and timely closure of audit findings as required.

• Present findings and emerging and thematic risks through the use of digitalization and visualization.

Assists with the development of integrated risk-based audit plan to ensure consistent and adequate coverage of Fidelity Canada.

• Builds working relationships with appropriate contacts in client organizations.

• Assists in performing ongoing dynamic risk assessments with key stakeholders, identifies any audit gaps and control weaknesses within the audit universe.

• Provides input and recommendations for the development of the integrated audit plan.

What We’re Looking For

• Completion of a university degree or equivalent work experience in Finance or accounting.

• Professional certifications (CA, CPA, CIA, CISA) preferred.

• 5+ years of external or internal audit or audit-related experience.

• Proven ability developing the data analytics capabilities of others and proficiency in data analytics techniques.

• Knowledge and proficiency in extraction and analysis of large sets of data from a wide variety of financial systems.

• Experience in financial services and knowledge/experience in auditing one or more of: asset management, investment management, capital market, brokerage, data management is an asset.

What You Will Bring

• Knowledge of accounting and reporting standards and regulatory requirements is desirable.

• Strong quantitative, analytical, data-intuition, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels.

• Critical thinker with effective influencing skills.

• Flexible, adaptable and ability to multi-task.

• Ability to build strong relationships and influence senior stakeholders.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Team player and leader who works collaboratively with others.

Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.

Accommodation during the application process

Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.