Senior Manager, Audit Resource Team, IT & Cyber

Requisition ID: 255593

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

As the 3rd Line of Defence, Internal Audit provides enterprise-wide, independent, and objective assurance over the design and operations of the Bank’s internal controls, risk management and governance processes. We are professionals who thrive in a challenging environment and work with management to find solutions to address control weaknesses.

The Senior Manager assists in leading internal audit activities for Business Line or Function in support of the Audit Department in executing on its global mandate, ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives and all audit activities are conducted / executed / delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures. The Senior Manager is a dynamic, innovative, and trusted advisor who uses data to deliver industry leading assurance and insights to keep the Bank and our customers safe.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Acts primarily as Officer in Charge (OIC) as a team member for assigned audits. May act as Audit Principal (AP) for low to medium complexity audits.
• Works with other audit teams as required.
• Carries out specific projects.
• As OIC/AP, oversees execution, planning, and reporting. Obtains a thorough understanding of the end-to-end business/unit/process and associated risks, develops an appropriate risk-based audit approach and schedules timing and resources.
• Ensures audit results are gathered and determines the root cause of the problem. Prepares and/or reviews audit results and findings for presentation to management. Follows-up for corrective action/progress against any reported issues. Ensure relevant information that impacts other audit function areas is shared.
• Supports a client focused culture throughout their team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
• Understands how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Plans, documents, and seeks agreement in advance to the project approach and confirms conclusions upon completion in writing.
• Ensures Scotiabank standards and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Code of Ethics are maintained in completion of all assignments.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and regulators as required.
• Interacts and coordinates with other groups involved. Completes timely review of workpapers, ensuring internal control weaknesses are clearly documented with recommendations addressing the root cause and are communicated timely to management.
• Supports ongoing monitoring activities to stay abreast of changes (business/industry/regulatory), emerging risks, and themes or systemic issues that may impact the risk assessment of the audit universe and the audit plan.
• Supports a high-performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset and behaviours; communicating vison/values/business strategy; and managing succession and development planning for the team.
• Meets Department training requirements.
• Responsible for the planning, execution, and reporting on the technology and other assigned audit projects. Obtains a thorough understanding of the business/unit/process and associated risks, develops a risk-based audit plan/procedures, and schedules timing and resources.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? - We'd love to work with you if you have:

• University/Post secondary degree in Business, technology or equivalent. Relevant Audit or business certifications.
• At least 5+ years of relevant experience. Accounting designation or other technical/professional designation (e.g. CISSP/CISA/CRISC) an asset
• Working knowledge of the operations and regulatory environments for each unit as applicable.
• Proven ability to work in high levels of ambiguity and in a rapidly changing environment.
• Highly proficient at applying Scotiabank methodology and using risk-based auditing standards and practices.
• Strong analytical skills in the use of data analytics or visualization tools.
• Ability to execute and supervise multiple projects at any given time.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong people management and coaching/development skills.
• Curiosity mindset.

What’s in it for you?

• An inclusive & collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We offer a competitive rewards package: Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching, Health Benefits from day one!
• Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

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 (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.