Internal Auditor -SLFJP00005653

As an Internal Auditor, you will play a key role in the management and day-to-day execution of audit activities. This position is designed for a professional who thrives on variety—one day you may be deep in the data of asset management, and the next, you could be leading a high-level closing meeting with executive stakeholders. You will assess risks, evaluate internal controls, and identify opportunities for operational improvement. This role offers a clear path for development in people leadership, audit methodology, and project management within a rapidly evolving environment.

Advantages
Our client is committed to a culture that values the individual needs of its team members. Joining this team offers:
●True Hybrid Flexibility: A balanced model requiring only 1–2 days per week in the Waterloo or Toronto office to foster team connection.
●Work-Life Integration: Flexible start and finish times to accommodate personal commitments outside of core business hours.
●Professional Growth: Access to diverse business units (Asset Management, Insurance, Group Retirement) and participation in global audit methodology discussions.
●Inclusive Culture: Work within a highly engaged team that prioritizes individual development and building internal networks.
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Responsibilities
●Audit Management: Lead and execute multiple complex audit engagements simultaneously in accordance with IIA standards and departmental methodology.
●Strategic Reporting: Prepare and review comprehensive audit reports, presenting findings and value-added recommendations to senior management.
●Control Evaluation: Support the assessment of key control designs, execute rigorous testing, and identify critical gaps.
●Stakeholder Engagement: Actively build and maintain relationships with business partners, leading audit opening and closing meetings to drive the resolution of findings.
●Innovation: Identify opportunities to automate testing using Data Analytics (CAATs) and other internal analytical toolsets.
●Consultation: Provide risk management consulting, education, and training to business unit management regarding best practices.


Qualifications
●Experience: 2–5 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or advisory/consulting within the Financial Services industry.
●Education: A degree or diploma coupled with strong, relevant audit experience (diverse academic backgrounds are welcomed).
●Framework Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of control frameworks such as COSO or COBIT.
●Technical Literacy: Knowledge of audit techniques (scoping, project management, and testing) and exposure to IT General Controls (ITGC) or IT Risk.
●Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at various levels.
●Certifications (Preferred): Possession of a recognized professional designation such as CPA, CIA, CRMA, or CISA is considered a significant asset.
●Regulatory Exposure: Prior experience with IFRS, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Privacy, or Market Conduct is an advantage.


Summary
On behalf of our client, a premier global leader in insurance and asset management, we are seeking a dynamic and collaborative Internal Audit Manager. This is a pivotal role within an engaged, inclusive team where you will move beyond traditional oversight to act as a strategic advisor. You will oversee the end-to-end execution of complex audits across Canadian business lines, including group retirement and insurance, while influencing senior leadership to strengthen the organization's risk culture.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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