Director, Internal Audit - Technology

Description - Director, Internal Audit - Technology (000505)

Posting Date:

Jan 23, 2025, 9:40:39 PM

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Job Type:

Permanent

Schedule:

Full-time

Export Development Canada (EDC) is a financial Crown corporation dedicated to helping Canadian businesses make an impact at home and abroad. EDC offers financial products and knowledge to help Canadian businesses confidently enter new markets, reduce financial risk, and grow their business.

When you join our team, you’ll be helping Canadian businesses learn the endless possibilities that open to them through export and help bring their vision, passion, and innovation to the world. Your knowledge and expertise will support more than 25,000 Canadian businesses and their customers in as many as 200 markets worldwide. You’ll work amongst the best and brightest in an inclusive, collaborative environment that fosters professional development and success. And you’ll know that you’re making an impact every day – for businesses, for Canada and for the people you work with.

Are you ready to make an impact? Join EDC, recognized as a Top 100 and Top Family-Friendly Employer, as we take on the risk so Canadian businesses can take on the world. #LI-Hybrid

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven leader with a passion for innovation and excellence in customer service. Reporting to the Senior Vice-President & Chief Internal Auditor, the Director of Internal Audit, Technology will develop and execute a comprehensive IT audit plan, providing an annual holistic opinion on EDC’s internal controls. This role involves leading a team to assess IT risk and internal controls using frameworks like COBIT, NIST, and CIS.

EDC developed a 3-Year Digital Roadmap to support the 2030 Strategy and achieve technology goals. As a result, the Director will collaborate closely with the Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) group, established in 2023, to deliver secure and reliable digital experiences. DTS aims to define and sustain the technology target state for EDC’s 2030 business transformation, manage a 3-Year Digital Roadmap, stay current with industry trends, and lead integrated digital, data, infrastructure, and cybersecurity implementations. As well, the Digital Platform Delivery & Architecture (DPDA) group is a key stakeholder within EDC that supports the technology transformation efforts by providing a secure and fit-for-purpose digital business platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior executives, IT leadership and business units to build trust and strong working relationships and promote the value of IT audit.
• Develop and deliver an IT audit plan that focuses on high-risk areas impacting EDC’s strategic business objectives, including IT governance, system development and third-party/vendor management.
• Ensure the availability of resources to deliver the annual IT audit plan, proactively managing any gaps or vulnerabilities.
• Stay informed about emerging risks, trends and best practices to update the audit plan and approach accordingly.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly and effectively to stakeholders.
• Ensure consistent application of Internal Audit methodologies across all project files, adhering to internal and IIA standards.
• Lead, mentor and develop IT audit staff to build a high-performing, knowledgeable and highly regarded team.
• Champion continuous improvement in IT audit technical instructions, methodologies, procedures, techniques, and training materials. Foster that behaviour with the IT and broader audit team.
• Act as the primary IT audit relationship manager with the Office of the Auditor General (OAG).

Qualifications

Screening Criteria

• Minimum of 15 years of business experience in the private sector.
• At least 5 years of experience managing an IT internal audit function.
• Relevant university degree and successful completion of one of the following designations: CISA, CISSP, or other applicable certifications; CA, CPA, CIA would also be beneficial.
• In-depth knowledge of COBIT and working knowledge of ITIL, ISO and NIST frameworks.
• Advanced knowledge of IIA Standards.
• Experience with the practical application of the COSO Integrated Control Framework.

Skills & Knowledge

• Understanding of ERM Frameworks.
• Knowledge of application and network architectures.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of products and business processes within the financial services sector.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop talent.
• Effective people management skills to manage, delegate, coach, influence, and motivate.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including attentive listening.
• Ability to build trust with key customers and act as an advisor on IT business risks and controls.
• Ability to identify current and emerging IT business risks at an enterprise level.
• Ability to collaborate with other teams/functions to develop and implement solutions to IT business risks, helping the organization achieve its objectives more effectively.
• Commitment to promoting continuous improvement opportunities to enhance customer experience and the organization’s financial sustainability.

Assets

• Strong preference for bilingual candidates (English and French).
• Experience in the financial services sector.
• Dir Audit 21: Salaries typically range from $147,760 to $197,013 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.

Location

• Export Development Canada is a hybrid work environment.
• This role may be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa, or from the Community Hub in Montreal or Toronto.
• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

EDC's Commitment to Employment Equity

EDC is committed to employment equity and achieving a diverse workforce. EDC actively encourages applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you need any special accommodation.

How to apply

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Application deadline: Feb 8, 2025, 4:59:00 AM Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements.