Lead auditor

Attendance

Hybrid

Job number

23738

Category

Senior Professional

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

20-Dec-2024

Location: Montreal, Quebec

City

Montreal

Province/State

Quebec

Area of Interest: Risk management

A career as a Lead auditor in the Internal Audit team at National Bank means taking charge of carrying out audit and advisory mandates for the team while developing the knowledge of your colleagues in your field of expertise.

Working in the Internal Audit team is an unparalleled opportunity to gain a cross-functional understanding of the Bank and to work in an environment that allows you to excel while creating strong relationships with partners from multiple sectors. It means being part of a dynamic and innovative team where management practices promote a good life balance. This job allows you to have a positive impact on our organization through your ability to navigate ambiguity, your ability to synthesize your ideas and your excellent communication.

Your role:

Lead and/or perform audit work independently, on a specific sector or process
Identify and assess risks and internal controls arising from activities
Identify key areas to be audited based on identified risks and issues
Present the conclusions and recommendations to the relevant executives and managers and take charge of the drafting of the audit report
Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders
Communicate clearly and transparently with key stakeholders: the scope of work, audit results, identified risks and recommendations
Represent the team on tactical committees and provide advice
Supervise, train and coach fellow auditors

Your team:

Within the Internal Audit sector, you will be part of a team of 19 professional colleagues and report to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit – Credit, International, Corporate. Our team stands out for its complicity, enthusiasm and multidisciplinary skills. We work in an environment that allows us to develop and surpass ourselves while creating strong links with partners from several sectors. Our offices are at our head office in downtown Montreal. Our management practices promote a good life balance and we adopt a flexible way of working, including hybrid work in the office and remotely.

Our apprenticeship-in-action training programs allow you to master your craft. Customized training content on topics such as internal audit practice, risk management and the Bank's activities is available to support your continuous learning. Access to colleagues with different expertise and experience as well as diverse profiles enriches your development from all points of view.

Basic requirements :

Industry-related bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience OR Industry-related master's degree and 7 years of relevant experience
CPA or CIA designation desirable
Experience in internal or external auditing
Demonstrated leadership and strong ability to understand the reality of business and influence at different hierarchical levels
Be comfortable evolving in ambiguity and working on several files simultaneously
Knowledge of commercial products and services, an asset
Ability to solve complex problems and demonstrate innovation
Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to simplify and synthesize information

Languages:

English, French

Reason to require this language: you will need to work closely with our colleagues outside Quebec.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence Communication Cybersecurity Diversity & Inclusion Empathy Internal Audit Learning Agility Resiliency Teamwork

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.

* Health and wellness program, including many options

* Flexible group insurance

* Generous pension plan

* Employee Share Ownership Plan

* Employee and Family Assistance Program

* Preferential banking services

* Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives

* Telemedicine service

* Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family. 

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We're putting people first

We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people.   Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees. 

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Come live your ambitions with us!

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For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?