Senior Audit Manager, US Audit QAIP - Audit Professional Practice

Title: Senior Audit Manager, US Audit QAIP - Audit Professional Practice

Requisition ID: 210052

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Purpose

Contributes to the overall success of the Audit Department globally as part of the global Audit Professional Practice team. Reporting to the Director, QAIP and Audit Compliance, the incumbent is an integral member of the Professional Practice team who manages key components of Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program – with a focus on the U.S., ensuring individual goals, plans and initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

Accountabilities

1. Manages and supports a customer focused culture throughout their work to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
2. Accountable for the effective operation of the Audit Department’s Quality Assurance and Improvement program, including applying expert judgment to the review and evaluation of all Audit aspects of activities.
3. Conducts and reports all reviews in a consistent manner to give the Chief Auditor assurance of the consistency of audit work and testing globally.
4. Ongoing review and identification of issues on Quality Assurance across all audit activities in alignment with the Audit Department’s Quality Assurance and Improvement Program.
5. Contributes to the development and execution of the global Quality Assurance and Improvement plan.
6. Identifying opportunities and leading training for the Audit team members to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the global audit function.
7. Accountable for ensuring specific and systemic areas of weakness are identified and remediated through their projects in the Quality Assurance and Improvement program.
8. Helps to set and reinforce the standards for the Audit Department, methodology, compliance with regulatory requirements.
9. As directed by management, carry out specific projects or investigations or act as a project manager.
10. Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
11. Creates an environment in which his/her team pursues effective and efficient operations.
12. Builds a high-performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team.

Education/Experience

1. CPA/CA
2. Strong and direct experience in working with U.S. regulatory issue closure testing.
3. Experience in a professional practice capacity at another audit firm/function.
4. Formal training/certification in IIA standards.
5. Knowledge of industry best practices in Internal Audit methodology.
6. Undergraduate degree with advanced degree in business or finance an asset/or comparable experience.
7. 5 to 10 years financial services experience.
8. Training or coaching experience.
9. Flexible, analytical, focused on results and efficiency.
10. Ability to communicate effectively to senior levels of management and external regulators.
11. Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and audit software tools.
12. Excellent understanding of risk assessment and its application.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto || United States : New York : New York City

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.