Manager, IT Internal Audit

About Vancity

Vancity is the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada. Within the Internal Audit team at this Provincially and Federally regulated organization, you will gain exposure to and experience in strategy, decision-making and execution within a wide breadth of projects and processes across the organization - IT, credit, risk management, regulatory compliance, and governance amongst others.

If you're interested in joining our team of 2,700 diverse individuals and accessing competitive rewards and benefits, all while knowing you are part of a greater movement, then apply today!

About the workplace

This is a permanent, full-time role that reports into the Director, Internal Audit. This competitively rewarded role will also enjoy a hybrid working arrangement. The ideal candidate for this position has led multiple complex audit engagements and possesses the technical skills to meet the challenges outlined below.

In a typical day you would:

1. Lead and manage technology audits (and may be involved in non-IT audits as needed) through the audit lifecycle according to Vancity Internal Audit methodology, in alignment with the risk-based audit plan.
2. Closely support our co-sourced subject matter experts on highly technical or complex audit engagements.
3. Lead and manage project advisory engagements through the project lifecycle according to Vancity's Internal Audit Advisory Framework.
4. Collaborate with IT business units to keep the technology risk audit universe up to date.
5. Effectively communicate with senior management on technical IT and non-IT audit related areas.
6. Provide industry knowledge and technical expertise and coaching to Internal Auditors to build capacity and capability of the Internal Audit Team.
7. Proactively identify opportunities to optimize audit processes, and methodologies, consistent with Institute of Internal Auditors' International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards) and other established IT frameworks and standards.
8. Work closely with Internal Audit management to implement key initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the IA function.
9. Support coordination with external auditors and regulators and provide support as required to enable completion of their work.
10. Support the IA team to provide advice on dealing with risk and control without compromising the independence of Internal Audit.

You have:

1. Minimum 6 years of related experience as senior audit professional with a focus on IT audits preferably within the financial or regulated services sector, including 3-4 years of people management experience in leading teams.
2. Experience with project advisory work is a strong asset.
3. An undergraduate degree in business with a technology auditing designation (e.g., CISA, CRSIC, CISSP) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
4. Working knowledge of regulations relevant to financial institutions, including those published by BCFSA, OSFI, and FINTRAC.
5. Strong understanding of processes related to a financial institution, including but not limited to lending, treasury, risk management, information technology, and project management.
6. Experience with the evaluation of the effectiveness of risk management practices, internal controls, and governance processes.
7. Advanced knowledge of Excel, and data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI). Working knowledge of SQL is an asset.
8. Solid knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques of risk-based auditing and relevant standards.
9. Demonstrated ability to assess risk at a macro level as well as a micro level, and to identify potential audit issues and internal control weaknesses.
10. Extensive knowledge of governance, risk management and control framework methodologies and practices.
11. Strong business analytical skills and ability to understand complex business concepts.
12. Advanced communication skills, both verbal and written.
13. Proven ability to provide technical guidance and coaching to team members.
14. Effective project management skills to consistently achieve objectives and meet timelines.
15. Sound research and analytical skills to assess risks and opportunities.

You are:

1. A strong communicator with interpersonal skills.
2. A people leader with skills to manage teams.
3. Organized with planning and coordination skills.
4. A problem solver with decision-making skills.
5. Analytical with research skills.

We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.

Salary Range: $91,000 to $136,400, with offers likely up to the mid-point of the role.

Posting Deadline: Posted until filled.

We offer:

• Attractive benefit packages that can be customized.
• Three to four weeks of vacation allowance per calendar year, increasing with service.
• Additional statutory holidays and care days for short-term personal illness.
• Immediate health care & dental benefits based on hire date.
• A Defined pension plan for retirement income.

At Vancity we're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace. Diversity in our workforce is integral to our mission.

Please note: All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a background check. Vancity actively seeks to advance racial equity, inclusion and belonging.