Head of Operational Risk & Internal 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

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.