Financial Services Internal Audit Senior Manager

PwC Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 119,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Canada in Calgary is seeking a Senior Manager for Financial Services Internal Audit to lead assurance and advisory work across internal audit, governance and controls, and enterprise risk management. You will drive client engagements, shape solutions, and leverage GenAI and data analytics to improve efficiency and outcomes.

You will build strong client relationships, mentor staff, and contribute to a high-performing, collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing internal auditing and controls in Financial Services (banking, insurance, asset/wealth).
• Experience managing multiple client engagements with varying size/scope.
• Experience identifying opportunities to improve delivery, quality and efficiency.
• Consulting/advisory experience.
• CA, CPA, CIA, or CISA designations preferred.
• Experience leading/responding to Requests for Proposals.
• Strong commitment to providing excellence in client service and high-quality results.
• Bachelor's Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Be a driver and subject matter expert in our assurance and advisory services through Internal Audit functions, Governance and Internal Controls, ERM programs, third-party relationships, and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze and assess clients’ business processes and systems – including GenAI – to help management understand risks, controls, and improvement opportunities.
• Utilize GenAI and data analytics to automate tasks and test steps.
• Anticipate stakeholder needs and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before stakeholders realize they are required.

Skills

Internal auditing

Governance & controls

Client engagement management

Delivery improvement

Consulting/advisory

RFP leadership

Excellence in client service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join PwC’s Financial Services Risk and Regulation practice, where we’re reimagining Risk and Internal Audit through technology and AI. You’ll work with clients to shape the future of their functions and help shape our own business as it evolves. You’ll have access to the latest thinking in this fast-moving space, along with the tools and AI accelerators our teams use to transform Internal Audit. From day one, you’ll be able to put these capabilities to work: exploring ideas, prototyping solutions quickly and turning promising approaches into practical outcomes for clients. This is a role for someone who wants to push boundaries, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is keen to learn by doing. You’ll bring curiosity and initiative and be ready to help build what comes next.

The Opportunity

As a Financial Services Internal Audit Senior Manager, unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that’ll elevate your career.

Your role will include, but isn’t limited to:

Client Expectations

• Be a driver and subject matter expert in our assurance and advisory services through Internal Audit functions, Governance and Internal Controls, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) programs, third-party relationships, and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze and assess clients’ business processes and systems – including GenAI – (i.e., security, computer operations, change management and SDLC) to help management understand and address business objectives, risks, controls, and improvement opportunities.
• Utilize GenAI and data analytics to automate tasks and test steps.
• Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realizes they are required.

Market Expectations

• Focus on the market to identify and build trusted client relationships and generate new business opportunities with both new and existing clients
• Develop proposals and overseeing presentations for engagement opportunities

People Expectations

• Navigate the complexities of global teams and engagements
• Develop staff to progress in their careers
• Oversee learning and development initiatives and performance management
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels

What You'll Bring

Your skills, knowledge, and experiences are what set you apart. Here’s what we look for:

• Experience in managing internal auditing and controls in the Financial Services sector – banking, insurance, asset and wealth management.
• Experience overseeing and managing multiple client engagements (with various size, scope and complexity), overseeing local and national technical or industry training
• Experience identifying and implementing opportunities to improve on delivery, quality and efficiency
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree
• Consulting/advisory experience
• CA, CPA, CIA, CISA designations preferred
• Experience with leading and/or responding to Requests for Proposals
• Strong commitment to providing excellence in client service and a demonstrated ability to produce high-quality results

This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.

The salary range for this position is $118,600 - $197,600. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

We’re committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

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