Lead Auditor

Banque Nationale du Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee assistance program

Preferential banking services

Community involvement

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

Banque Nationale du Canada is seeking a Lead Auditor to join the Human Experience and Performance Internal Audit team. You will lead audit mandates and advisory work, while developing colleagues' knowledge in your field.

You will navigate ambiguity, synthesize ideas, and communicate clearly with stakeholders. The team offers a hybrid work model, with on-the-job training in internal audit, risk management, and Bank activities to support your ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 10 years of relevant experience
• Experience in internal or external audit
• Experience in project management
• Excellent writing and summary skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder influence
• Ability to solve complex problems and innovate
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Responsibilities

• Independently direct and/or carry out audit work, including documentation
• Identify and assess risks and internal controls
• Identify key audit areas based on risks
• Present conclusions and recommendations to executives and managers
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Communicate scope, results, risks and recommendations clearly
• Represent the team on committees and provide advice
• Supervise, train and coach fellow auditors

Skills

Auditing

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Initiative

Problem solving

Learning

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

10+ years relevant experience

Master's degree (related field)

Job description

A career as a Lead Auditor employed in theHuman Experience and Performance Internal Audit team at National Bank means taking charge of carrying out audit mandates and advisory mandates for the team while developing your colleagues' knowledge in your field of expertise.

Working on the Internal Audit team is an unparallelled opportunity to gain a cross-sector understanding of the Bank and work in an environment that allows you to excel while creating strong ties with partners in several sectors. You mean being part of a dynamic and innovative team where management practises promote a good life balance.

This job allows you to have a positive impact on our organisation thanks to your ability to navigate ambiguity, your ability to synthesise your ideas and your excellent communication.

• Independently direct and/or carry out audit work, including documentation, on a specific sector or process
• Identify and assess the risks and internal controls resulting from activities
• Identify the key areas to be audited based on the risks and issues identified
• Present conclusions and recommendations to executives and managers concerned and take charge of draughting the report audit
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders
• Communicate clearly and transparently with key stakeholders: scope of work, audit results, risks identified and recommendations
• Represent the team on tactical committees and provide advice
• Supervise, train and coach fellow auditors

Your team

You are part of a team of professional colleagues in Internal Audit and will report to the Senior Director – Internal Audit, Professional Practice and Human Experience and Performance. Our team stands out for its partnership, enthusiasm and multidisciplinary skills. We work in an environment that allows us to grow and excel while building strong ties with partners in several sectors.

Our management practises promote a good work balance and we adopt a flexible work approach, including hybrid work at the office and remotely. Our on-the-job training programs help you master your profession. Personalized training content on topics such as internal audit, risk management and the Bank's activities is available to encourage your ongoing learning. Access to colleagues with different expertise and experience, as well as diversified profiles, will enrich your development from every point of view.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 10 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in a related field and 7 years of relevant experience
• Experience in internal or external audit
• Experience in project management
• Excellent writing skills and summary
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven influence with stakeholders
• Ability to solve complex problems and demonstrate innovation
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Languages:

French

Skills

• Auditing
• Communication
• Creativity
• External Audit
• Internal Controls
• Leadership
• Process Control
• Teamwork
• Empathy
• Initiative
• Learning
• Agility
• Resiliency
• Assessment of processes and controls
• Internal Control System
• Innovative Thinking

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

• * Health and wellness program, including many options
• * Employee Share Ownership Plan
• * Employee and family assistance program
• * Preferential banking services
• * Involvement in community initiatives
• * Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Why work at National Bank?

For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?