Director, Operational Risk Audit

iA Financial Group; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance and telemedec

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation program and wellness days

Employee and family assistance program

Pension plan / retirement benefit

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking a Director, Operational Risk Audit in Canada. You will lead internal audit activities across insurance and financial services, oversee planning, testing, and reporting, and drive continuous improvement in controls, risk management, and analytics.

Strong leadership and bilingual capabilities are required. This role emphasizes strategic risk oversight, cross-functional collaboration, and development of a high-performing audit team within a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, actuarial science or related field; CPA designation
• CIA certification is considered an asset
• Minimum 10 years in insurance/financial services with 5+ years in internal control
• At least 5 years of experience managing a team

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and review the internal audit plan aligned with strategic objectives
• Lead operational audits across risk areas and treasury operations
• Oversee audit engagements from planning to closing meetings
• Present audit findings and recommendations clearly to management
• Advance methodologies using data analytics and dashboards
• Coach and develop team; strengthen stakeholder relationships

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

CPA designation

CIA certification (asset)

Job description

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.

Location(s) Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West Other Possible Location(s) Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue Company iA Financial Group Posting End Date 2026-11-13

Company Overview iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management. With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate. At iA, we’re invested in you.

* iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto

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