AVP Internal Audit, Technology

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About us :

Peoples Group is a boutique Financial Institution with offices located in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal that has been in the Canadian marketplace for over 30 years.

Our mission is to exceed our customers' expectations by providing exceptional customer service backed by extensive product knowledge and experience.

Our culture here at Peoples Group is formed by our values; Strength-Based, Relationship Focused, and Passionate Execution.

We believe people don't choose a company to work for, they choose a company to join. We also believe that people come first and each day we strive to be willing, trustworthy, and creative.

Our employees prioritize risk-based practices and procedures in order to remain risk intelligent and compliant.

About the work environment :

Peoples Group offers a flexible and hybrid work environment. In this role you will work a combination of in-office and remotely from home.

Typically, you'll be working regular business hours, Monday to Friday between 9 : 00am and 5 : 00pm with flexibility around start & end times.

This role can be based out of our Toronto or our Vancouver office.

About being a People Leader at Peoples :

As a People Leader at Peoples, you are Strength Based, Engagement Focused and Performance Oriented. People Leaders understand themselves, their people, their subject matter, their outcomes and how their team's work contributes to the overall success of the organization.

About you :

You are a seasoned technology auditor or consultant with a risk mentality and are comfortable managing people and resources to achieve business outcomes within your space.

You have found your niche - IT Audit - and you are seeking your next step into a unique hands-on leadership opportunity.

About you / qualifications :

• 10+ years combined technology experience, IT consulting and / or business experience in various IT or audit functions
• Post secondary education in a relevant field
• Recognized certifications / expertise such as CISA, CISSP, ISO27001, NIST, ITIL and / or COBIT
• Strong project management skills and experience with an ability to manage multiple priorities, work in a fast-paced environment and consistently achieve objectives and meet timelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of internal audit processes and risk-based approach and methodologies
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving and facilitation skills
• Proficiency in corporate technology software and offerings

About the day-to-day :

• With the rest of the IA Leadership team, maintain and strengthen the IA function and team
• Assist in the development of the annual audit plan particularly focused on technology audits
• Manage and coach a small team of internal auditors within IT Audit team
• Proactively update and maintain risk assessments for assigned process areas, conduct walkthroughs, assess process design, and perform operating effectiveness testing
• Evaluate test exceptions / control deficiencies and work closely with the business to identify remediation actions, compensating controls and areas for improvement
• Participate in discussions with Internal and External Auditors on the adequacy and design of Internal Controls and compensating controls
• Effectively communicate and influence management on the importance of an effective control environment
• Monitor and report on the status of remediation activities, and assist in preparation of quarterly status updates
• Develop rapport and relationships with IT stakeholders at various levels (front line to executive management and board)
• Develop clear audience-specific recommendations and reports
• Translate internal controls and processes into business risks and practical mitigation recommendations
• Discuss observations, improvement opportunities and recommendations with management and obtain collaborative and constructive feedback regarding the proposed adoption and implementation
• Monitor and report progress to meet deadlines and produce quality evidence-based deliverables which meet applicable professional standards

Annual Compensation :

Peoples Group is pleased to offer employees a competitive annual salary and discretionary profit share opportunity. Salary for this position will vary between $150,000 and $170,000 per year depending on the knowledge, skills, abilities & experience that the chosen candidate possess.

As part of our recruiting process, shortlisted candidates will be asked their salary expectations for this position.

Help us get to know you better by answering our application questions! Your participation is an expected and essential part of our selection process.

NOTE : Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest; however only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Peoples Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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