Director - Technology Audit

Job Description

Referral Level: Level 1

Mackenzie Investments

IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately $310 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.

Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967, is a key part of IGM's business model, serving as a comprehensive asset‑management partner for Canadian financial advisors and their clients.

At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence.We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the fourth consecutive year and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our vision and strategy aim to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals.

Join our team to engage in continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment. Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office, connecting, collaborating, and enjoying quality time with your amazing colleagues! Our Values: Be better; we strive for improvement in everything we do. Be accountable; we foster clarity and are empowered to act responsibly. Be a team; we are united to drive collective impact to achieve our goals.

Role Overview

The Director IT Audit is an integral part of the Internal Audit team. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role and provide oversight and operational leadership of risk‑based internal audits across IGM’s applications, technology infrastructure and third‑party relationships. This individual will be instrumental in our continued transformational efforts and the elevation of the IT audit function and will report to the VP, IT Audit.

The Director IT Audit provides independent assurance and advisory services over enterprise data, system portfolio delivery (including artificial intelligence (AI) projects) and cybersecurity risks for sophisticated multi‑Cloud technology infrastructures. This includes assurance over technology risks in integrated audit engagements with business audit teams. The scope of assurance covers both first‑ and second‑line activities.

You will lead a specialist team of IT audit resources (including co‑sourced resources) and are expected to assume people leader responsibility for one or more individuals on the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead execution of key IT audits, ensuring coverage of key technology risks and alignment with enterprise priorities.
• Deliver high‑quality audit and advisory engagements, including clear, concise reporting of findings and recommendations to senior executives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including CIO, CISO, Technology Risk, and external auditors.
• Provide subject matter expertise in integrated business audits involving technology risk.
• Oversee audit team performance, providing coaching, direction, and quality review.
• Drive innovation in audit practices through data analytics, automation, and AI‑enabled techniques.
• Contribute to the development of frameworks aligned with leading standards (e.g., NIST, COBIT, IIA).
• Foster a high‑performance team culture focused on engagement, inclusion, and continuous development.

Qualifications and Experience

Technical Expertise

• Deep knowledge of IT risk and control frameworks (COBIT, NIST).
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, cloud architecture, and enterprise systems.
• Experience auditing large‑scale technology programs, including Agile and DevSecOps environments.
• Familiarity with risks in wealth and asset management.
• Experience leveraging data analytics and AI in audit delivery is highly desirable.
• Prior experience in managing audit delivery through a co‑sourced audit relationship is highly preferred but not mandated. Key results include ensuring co‑sourced resources adhere to IGM Audit methodology and standards and furnish deliverables within established quality / budget parameters.

Leadership

• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to articulate complex risk issues clearly and influence decision‑making.
• Proven leadership in managing and developing high‑performing teams.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving capabilities.

Education and Certifications

• University degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Accounting, Business, etc.).
• Professional certifications in audit /assurance service management (such as CIA, CISA) and/or information security (such as CISSP, CRISC, or CISM).
• AI audit‑related certifications (e.g., ISACA AAIA) are an asset.
• 7+ years of leadership experience in IT Audit or IT Risk.

Additional Information

• Hybrid work model (3 days in office per week).
• Occasional travel may be required.

Benefits

• COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION: competitive base salary, performance‑weighted bonus, education/career support, option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching component.
• EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & INSURANCE: competitive health and dental coverage, flexible plan for you and your family and short‑term & long‑term disability plans.
• RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS: voluntaryGroup RRSP enrolment with employer matching component.
• WORK LIFE BALANCE: paid volunteer days, competitive time off including 10 wellness days off, WorkPerks discount program, hybrid & flex work arrangements.
• INCLUSIVE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY: living our core values: Be a Team, Be Accountable, Be Better, engaging with community through Business Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee‑led groups formed around a common interest, identity, or background).

IGM is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively – this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing barrier‑free recruitment experience. If you require accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers.

Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

As part of our Talent Acquisition process, we may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support activities such as candidate sourcing, application review, and interview scheduling. These tools support the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please apply by August 10 2026.

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