IT Lead Auditor

Crédit Agricole Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Auditor to oversee internal audits within the Americas. This pivotal role involves assessing risks, managing audit teams, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in audit management and cybersecurity, along with a strong ability to communicate findings to stakeholders. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and continuous improvement, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the organization. If you are passionate about driving audit excellence and leading teams, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in internal audit or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of IT controls and cybersecurity risks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits and assess risks in regional activities.
• Lead a team of auditors and ensure effective communication.

Skills

Audit Management

Risk Assessment

Cybersecurity

Data Analysis

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional Certification (CIA, CPA)

Tools

Audit Software

Data Analytics Tools

Job description

The Lead Auditor / Vice President – Montreal Team Lead conducts IGE (Inspection Generale / Internal Audit) Americas audits supporting all regional activities within the Americas, with specific ownership of CACIB Canada Branch / Credit Agricole Services and Operations. In addition to supporting regional and global general audit coverage, the auditor performs regional IT / cybersecurity / data coverage. This includes an assessment of the audited activity, the performance of tests, analysis and controls and the issuance of recommendations. He/she is responsible for the timeliness and comprehensiveness of the audit deliverables under the supervision of the IT Audit Supervisor in NY, or another global Audit Supervisor. He/She is accountable for maintaining open communication with stakeholders, and drafting the management debriefing presentation and final report. He/she usually leads a team of several auditors. In most audits he/she also executes control sections of the audit.

Key Responsibilities:

The IT Senior Auditor may either work independently or supervise one or several junior auditors.

Conduct of assignment

• Assess the risks of the audited activities and to validate the related control environment for its design and operating effectiveness
• Review and challenge the processes and controls in view of their respective purpose and mandates as well as the related risks, relying on fact based and documented audit works
• Verify the audited unit’s compliance with internal policies and procedures and the applicable laws and regulations
• Monitor the fieldwork carried out by the team and to adjust the fields of audit to the risks identified,
• Maintain close communication with the IGE and stakeholder management on audit progress following the pre-set timeframe
• Notify immediately the Audit Manager /Regional Supervisor /Head of Local Audit of any major control weaknesses (reputational, regulatory, compliance, etc.) identified during the audit review and comply with any escalation policy in the bank
• Manage and organize interviews, debriefing meetings of conclusions with Management impacted by the audit
• Follow up, review and finalize with Management on response to the draft audit report and prepare for the final audit report publication
• Document, communicate, and memorialize audit deliverables are in adherence to the IGE Methodology as per the Audit Charter
• Monitor and maintain assigned Auditable Objects (AO) pertaining to the assigned areas of coverage

Team management

• Define objectives and perform end of assignment assessment for the team allocated during an assignment
• Prepare assignment planning and allocate work streams by team member and manage projects/tasks/staff and budget resources efficiently
• Ensure collaborative and productive relationship within the team and a good coordination throughout the International Network and with auditees
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the team, providing guidance and feedback to teammembers