Director, Operational Risk Audit

iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance); Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Competitive retirement plan

Employee share plan

Wellness days

Telemedicine

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking a Director, Operational Risk Audit to lead internal audit activities in the insurance and financial services domain. You will guide risk assessments, audit planning, and execution, while developing a high-performing team and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA, has 10+ years of industry experience including at least 5 years in internal control, and demonstrates strong French and English communication, leadership,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, actuarial science, or related field.
• CPA designation required or strongly preferred.
• CIA certification is considered an asset.
• Minimum 10 years in the insurance/financial services industry, with at least 5 years in internal control.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, maintenance, and review of the internal audit plan aligned with strategic objectives.
• Oversee operational audits covering governance, risk management, and treasury operations.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Advance audit methodologies with data analytics and continuous monitoring.
• Coach and develop audit team members and manage cross-functional risks.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

French & English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA designation

CIA certification

Job description

Build the future with us

Are you passionate about risk management, continuous improvement, and creating value through internal audit? As Director, Operational Risk Audit, you will play a key role in leading the internal audit activities within your area of expertise while supporting the development and growth of your team. This role is a great opportunity to leverage your audit and internal control expertise, business acumen, and leadership skills within a collaborative and innovative environment where people and their development are at the heart of our priorities.

What You’ll Accomplish With Us

• Support the development, maintenance, and review of the internal audit plan, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Lead operational audits covering strategic risks, governance and enterprise risk management, physical security, talent and culture, financial accounting, business continuity, third‑party risks, and treasury operations.
• Lead audits related to cross‑functional risks, including reputational, climate, legal, and client experience risks.
• Oversee all stages of audit engagements, including planning, test procedures, sampling methodology, interviews with process owners, and closing meetings with management.
• Articulate and present audit findings and recommendations, both verbally and in writing, while supporting and reviewing the work performed by the audit team.
• Advance internal audit methodologies through data analytics, key risk indicators, continuous auditing and monitoring, and dashboard reporting for high-volume transactions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in internal control and risk management, support annual and quarterly audit reporting, and coach and develop team members while maintaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

What Could Accelerate Your Success In This Role

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, actuarial science, or another field relevant to the role, along with a CPA designation; a CIA certification is considered an asset.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry, including at least 5 years in internal control.
• At least 5 years of experience managing a team, combined with dynamic, collaborative, and inspiring leadership.
• Strong business acumen, creativity, a solutions‑oriented mindset, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities while managing multiple responsibilities and strict deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, coordination, time management, problem‑solving, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced proficiency in French and intermediate proficiency in English is required, as the successful candidate will be required to deliver presentations, validate information, prepare audit plans, and communicate with English‑speaking internal and external partners on a daily basis.

Why you’ll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development come together with a collective pursuit of excellence.
• Artificial intelligence in everyone’s hands, helping increase personal effectiveness and support organizational growth.
• A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone can express and develop their potential freely.
• A hybrid work environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.
• Opportunities to contribute directly to the continuous improvement of internal audit, risk management, and internal control practices.
• A leadership role that provides opportunities to mobilize and develop a team while collaborating with stakeholders across the organization.

Competitive Benefits

• Flexible group insurance coverage and telemedicine.
• Competitive retirement plan.
• Employee share purchase plan.
• Vacation program and wellness and personal development days.
• Employee and family assistance program.
• Ergonomic office furniture program.
• Performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and more.

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences.