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Lead Auditor

Attendance
Hybrid
Job number
30399
Category
Senior Professional
Status: Permanent
Type of Contract
Permanent
Schedule: Full-Time 
Full Time / Part Time?
Full-Time
Posting date
02-Feb-2026
Area(s) of interest: Wealth management, Finance and accounting, Risk management
Location(s): Montreal

A career in Internal Audit at National Bank means supporting our partners in risk management to make a real impact on both clients and employees. As a Lead Auditor on the Wealth Management team, you lead audit engagements focused on key risks. You coach your colleagues throughout the work and build trusting relationships with your partners, enabling them to identify innovative solutions to the issues raised.

Your role

  • Understand the processes, governance framework, and best practices within the Wealth Management sector to identify key areas to audit based on risks and emerging issues.
  • Lead and/or carry out audit work on a specific sector or process.
  • Assess internal controls, analyze identified issues, help determine root causes, and support managers in identifying innovative and practical solutions to address those causes.
  • Draft findings and present the results of the work to senior management and the executives responsible for the processes reviewed.
  • Use the artificial intelligence tools available to you to optimize your work at every stage of the audit engagement—from planning to communicating results.

Your team

Within the Internal Audit – Wealth Management sector, you are part of a team of 6 colleagues and report to the Senior Director. Joining our team means working in a dynamic and innovative environment where management practices promote work–life balance, and where you can grow by taking on diverse and increasingly complex assignments.

We foster a variety of continuous learning methods to support your development, including learning by doing, access to dedicated training content, and collaboration with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise.

Prerequisites

  • Bachelor’s degree related to the field and 6 years of relevant experience OR a related Master’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience
  • Knowledge of National Bank’s Wealth Management sector, the securities industry, or compliance
  • Ability to analyze data, diagnose issues, solve complex problems, and demonstrate innovation
  • Strong ability to simplify and synthesize information
Languages:
English, French
Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence Bilingual Communications Coaching Diversity & Inclusion External Audit Internal Audit Internal Controls Leadership Risk Management Teamwork Cybersecurity Initiative Learning Agility Assessment of processes and controls Governance
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!

Why work at National Bank?

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.

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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?

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