Audit Advisor

Raymond James Ltd.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 94,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workstyles

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Volunteer days

Discretionary bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Raymond James Ltd. in Vancouver, Canada, seeks an individual contributor to support internal audit activities, evaluate control design and operating effectiveness, and validate remediation efforts. You will partner with audit management and stakeholders to strengthen the control environment and ensure audit quality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Accounting, plus CIA/CPA/CRMA certifications are preferred. Occasional travel (<10%) is expected as part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• CIA, CPA, or CRMA certifications preferred.
• Occasional travel may be required (<10%).
• Knowledge of audit practices and methodologies, including risk assessment and internal control concepts.

Responsibilities

• Supports audit activities including audit control design evaluation and operating testing effectiveness.
• Performs validation of issue remediations.
• Partners with colleagues, internal audit management, and stakeholders to evaluate the control environment and assist with audit planning.
• Develops and maintains an in-depth understanding of assigned business areas, its products, and supporting functions.
• Stays up to date with evolving industry and regulatory changes impacting the business.
• Produces quality deliverables in accordance with both department and professional standards, including project management requirements.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Prioritization

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related field

CIA

CPA

CRMA

Job description

How does the role impact the organization?

As an individual contributor under general supervision, uses knowledge and skills, obtained through education and/or experience, training and/or certification, to assist in the conduct audits of assigned processes within a functional area. Recommends process improvements for internal audit processes and management’s controls. Resolves or recommends solutions to problems.

What will your role be responsible for?

• Supports audit activities including audit control design evaluation and operating testing effectiveness.
• Performs validation of issue remediations.
• Partners with colleagues, internal audit management, and stakeholders to evaluate the control environment and assist with audit planning.
• Develops and maintains an in-depth understanding of assigned business areas, its products, and supporting functions.
• Stays up to date with evolving industry and regulatory changes impacting the business.
• Produces quality deliverables in accordance with both department and professional standards, including project management requirements.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What can you expect from us?

Our most important investment is in people. Upon eligibility, Raymond James Ltd offers flexible workstyles, a competitive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits range from Health Benefits, RRSP Matching Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Days, Discretionary Bonuses, Tuition Reimbursement and many more! We also support internal promotion and community involvement.

What do we expect from you?

Knowledge

• Audit practices and methodologies, including risk assessment and internal control concepts.
• Finance, accounting, treasury, broker-dealer operations, and risk management principles.

Skills

• Project management skills, including supporting audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting activities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines within budgeted hours.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and initiative‑taking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality workpapers and reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.

Abilities

• Demonstrates enthusiasm, self‑motivation, accountability, and effectiveness in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to share information, support colleagues, and encourage team participation and engagement.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, and/or CRMA are preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required (less than 10%).

We encourage our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm.

Salary Range: $94,000 - 104,000 annually, in addition to competitive performance bonuses/incentives.

Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, internal equity, and other job requirements.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Raymond James – we honor, value, respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic self, our organization, clients and communities thrive, it is part of our people‑first culture. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

Here at Raymond James we demonstrate our commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. To request accommodations, candidates are instructed to contact Human Resources via email at [e-mail]. By reaching out to this email address, candidates can communicate their specific requirements and discuss the necessary accommodations they may need to participate fully in the recruitment process.

We may use automated or AI‑enabled tools to support parts of our recruitment and screening process, including screening, assessing or selecting applicants where applicable. These tools help us review applications efficiently, but they do not replace human decision‑making.