Lead Auditor

National Bank of Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Canadian bank as a Lead Auditor within the Internal Audit team. You will take charge of audit and advisory mandates, focusing on risk assessment, stakeholder relationships, and team supervision in a dynamic, hybrid work environment that promotes growth and collaboration.

Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Insurance

Pension plan

Employee share ownership

Assistance programs

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience for a bachelor's degree, or 4 years with a master's.
• Experience in internal or external auditing.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform audit work independently across sectors.
• Identify risks and internal controls; present findings.
• Supervise, train, and coach fellow auditors.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Excellent oral and written communication

Education

Industry-related bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (desirable)

CPA or CIA designation (desirable)

Job description

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

Working in the Internal Audit team offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain a cross-functional understanding of the Bank and to work in an environment that promotes excellence and strong relationships with partners across sectors. It is a dynamic, innovative team with management practices that support work-life balance, allowing you to make a positive impact through navigating ambiguity, synthesizing ideas, and communicating effectively.

Your role :

• Lead and/or perform audit work independently, focusing on specific sectors or processes.
• Identify and assess risks and internal controls related to activities.
• Determine key audit areas based on risks and issues.
• Present conclusions and recommendations to executives and managers; draft audit reports.
• Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Communicate scope, results, risks, and recommendations clearly and transparently.
• Represent the team on tactical committees and provide advice.
• Supervise, train, and coach fellow auditors.

Your team : You will be part of a team of 19 professionals within the Internal Audit sector, reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit – Credit, International, Corporate. Our team is known for its camaraderie, enthusiasm, and multidisciplinary skills. We foster development and strong links with partners from various sectors. Our offices are located at our downtown Montreal headquarters. We promote a flexible, hybrid work environment, combining in-office and remote work.

Basic requirements :

• Industry-related bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience.
• CPA or CIA designation is desirable.
• Experience in internal or external auditing.
• Leadership skills and the ability to understand business realities and influence at various levels.
• Comfort with ambiguity and multitasking.
• Knowledge of commercial products and services, especially payments (asset).
• Problem-solving skills and innovation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify and synthesize information.

Your benefits : In addition to competitive compensation, you will have access to a wide range of flexible benefits, including health and wellness programs, insurance, pension plan, employee share ownership, assistance programs, and more. Our work environment fosters employee engagement, feedback, and ongoing communication.

We're putting people first : As a human-scale bank, we are committed to positive impacts, partnership, agility, empowerment, and inclusivity. We ensure accessibility and accommodate candidates' needs during the recruitment process. Join us to live your ambitions!

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industry: Banking