Lead Auditor

Attendance

Hybrid

Job number

29877

Category

Senior Professional

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

03-Dec-2025

Area(s) of interest: Finance and accounting, Risk management

Location(s): Montreal

A career as a Lead Auditor in the Internal Audit sector at National Bank is a unique opportunity to dive into the heart of the Bank’s activities, develop a comprehensive view of its operations, and contribute to varied and strategic audit mandates. You will play a key role in the continuous improvement of our processes by leveraging your interpersonal skills, analytical mindset, and expertise in risk management and internal controls.

Your Role

Coordinate the execution of complex, cross-functional audit mandates with assigned auditors, ensuring rigorous milestone tracking and regularly communicating progress to colleagues and stakeholders.
Understand processes, including end-to-end business processes.
Identify risks that could have significant impacts on the processes under review (efficiency and optimization) and establish the audit strategy, considering the use of data analytics as a tool to achieve audit objectives.
Analyze issues encountered, identify root causes in collaboration with stakeholders, and support them in finding innovative and feasible solutions to mitigate risks.
Draft the audit report and present the results of the work to process owners and senior management.
Conduct regular and rigorous follow-ups with stakeholders on the progress of action plans developed following Internal Audit work and regulatory authority requirements, ensuring documentation quality.
Ensure effective collaboration with auditors from other Internal Audit teams, second lines of defense, and external auditors.
Act as a coach or resource person for your colleagues.
Participate in committees or special projects requiring a high level of expertise and represent the Bank with various organizations, bodies, or stakeholders.

Your Team

You will join a dynamic team of over 100 passionate professionals within the Internal Audit sector. What sets us apart is our team spirit, enthusiasm, and multidisciplinary expertise.

We operate in a stimulating environment that fosters professional development and strong relationships with partners across all Bank sectors. Our offices are located in downtown Montreal, and we promote a flexible work model, including remote work.

Teams Currently Seeking a Lead Auditor:

The team responsible for auditing activities in the Personal Banking, Client Experience, and Compliance sectors.
The team responsible for auditing the Credit, International, and Commercial sectors.
The Professional Support team, which supports all internal audit teams by participating in varied mandates across multiple Bank business sectors.

Our action-based learning programs allow you to master your craft. Personalized training content on topics such as internal audit, risk management, and Bank activities is available to support continuous learning. Access to colleagues with diverse expertise and experiences enriches your development from every perspective.

Prerequisite

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 5 to 10 years of relevant experience.
Hold a recognized professional designation (CPA, CIA, or equivalent).
Demonstrated experience in internal or external audit, including planning, execution, and review of audit mandates.
Strong knowledge of audit standards (e.g., IIA, NCA) and best practices in risk management and controls.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage multiple files simultaneously.
Recognized leadership and ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
Analytical mindset, results-oriented, and ability to influence.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify and synthesize information.
Proficiency in data analytics and ability to make relevant diagnoses.
Collaborative spirit and openness to diverse experiences.
Occasional availability for travel.

Languages:

English, French

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

Skills

Artificial Intelligence Bilingual Communications Coaching Internal Audit Internal Controls Leadership Process Control Risk Management Teamwork Cybersecurity Learning Agility Audit and compliance

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?