Job details

A career as Chief Advisor, Professional Practice within the Internal Audit team at National Bank means playing a key role in the modernization and evolution of internal audit practices. You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining an efficient, rigorous methodology fully aligned with the International Standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). This expert role focuses on ensuring quality and continuous improvement of processes, meeting regulatory requirements, and optimizing the performance and efficiency of the sector—contributing to a sustainable and value-driven internal audit practice.

This position allows you to make a positive impact on our organization through your interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively, sound professional judgment, and the courage to express well-reasoned opinions.

Your job

• Stay at the forefront of best practices in internal audit, evolve our methodologies, and update the standards and tools used by auditors.
• Take part in the integration of technology into audit practices (automation, AI) to enhance efficiency and added value.
• Ensure continuous monitoring of regulatory requirements applicable to the Bank and its subsidiaries in internal audit to guarantee compliance and the robustness of practices.
• Evolve our training offering and maintain proactive communication on internal audit practices and cross-functional skills to strengthen team expertise and agility.
• Leverage your innovative ideas to design and execute the annual quality assurance and improvement plan, while delivering impactful quarterly and annual reports that highlight progress, results, and key initiatives to advance our practices.
• Contribute to the overall strategy of the internal audit function by participating in setting objectives and aligning professional practice with the Bank’s priorities.
• Support the internal audit functions of subsidiaries in implementing and monitoring their quality assurance and improvement programs, ensuring alignment with international standards.

Your team

Within the Internal audit sector, you are part of a team of near 100 professional type colleagues, and you report to the Senior manager, Internal audit – Wealth management, Finance and Professional practice and support. Our team stands out for its dynamism, its innovation, the opportunities for professional development and personal surpassement while developing enriching professional relationships through Internal audit’s various partners. We ultimately aim to offer you maximum flexibility and quality of life. This notably means a hybrid work environment, as well as adaptable working hours. Our offices are in the headquarters located in downtown Montreal.

Our training programs use on-the-job learning to help you master your role. You can access personalized training content on such topics as internal audit, risk management and the Bank’s activities to support your ongoing learning.  You’ll also have access to colleagues with a wide range of expertise, experience and backgrounds to enrich all aspects of your development.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree related to the field and 7 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree related to the field and 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience in internal or external audit
• Strong interest in leveraging data analytics and Artificial Intelligence
• Well-developed analytical and synthesis skills
• Excellent oral communication skills (large and small groups) and strong written communication abilities
• Ability to influence and strong interest in coaching
• Agile, results-oriented, and able to work effectively in a team
• Critical thinking mindset