Lead IT Audit Manager

Robertson & Company Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable banking organization in Toronto is seeking a Lead IT Audit Manager to lead a team of audit professionals. Responsibilities include managing audits, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of audit experience, strong leadership skills, and relevant certifications. This full-time position offers an opportunity to influence strategic audit directions within the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of audit experience.
• Experience managing a team of audit managers.
• Deep experience in auditing IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of audit professionals.
• Ensure compliance with regulations.
• Build relationships with key enterprise partners.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Risk management

Critical thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree

CISA or CISSP certification

Tools

MS Office

Analytical tools

Job description

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Lead IT Audit Manager

The Client

A reputed banking client is looking for a Lead IT Audit Manager for their office in Toronto.

What you will achieve in this role

• Lead and develop a small team of audit professionals for supervising, planning and executing complex audits and projects for multiple business groups.
• Lead the team in the development and integrated implementation of policies, processes, procedures, and changes across multiple audit areas.
• Ensure that the team follows applicable regulations and stay knowledgeable on emerging issues, trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Build a positive and diverse work environment where team members can share challenges by giving them equal opportunities and inspiring them to achieve common objectives.
• Provide people management leadership by administering performance management activities and providing continuous feedback and training.
• Provide thought leadership and facilitate key strategic audit discussions with executives.
• Guide, mentor, and develop staff to achieve operational results and professional growth.
• Act as the lead audit advisor by providing guidance on emerging trends and issues to senior leadership.
• Build relationships with key enterprise partners and understand processes deeply.
• Identify, mitigate, and report on risk issues according to guidelines, ensuring proper escalation.
• Raise nonstandard issues to relevant shareholders and audit management as needed.
• Develop the divisional annual plan for risk assessment and lead audit engagement activities to ensure adequate risk coverage.
• Align audit strategy with overall enterprise strategy and lead initiatives to address complex situations.
• Provide recommendations and decision support to leadership.
• Facilitate and implement internal audit remediation plans addressing performance, risk, and governance issues.
• Prioritize portfolios with key stakeholders, forecasting initiatives and aligning messages with business strategies and executive direction.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on portfolio and financial management with deep industry and enterprise knowledge.

What you must bring to this role

• Experience managing a team of audit managers, including performance management and appraisals.
• 10+ years of audit experience with an undergraduate degree.
• Relevant certifications such as CISA or CISSP.
• Deep experience in auditing IT infrastructure including Windows Server, Mainframe, Network, Cloud, Operating Systems, Active Directory, and Databases.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Expertise in defining audit scope and providing strategic direction.
• Ability to present audit findings effectively to internal teams and senior executives.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks like NIST and COBIT.
• Comprehensive knowledge of audit techniques, internal controls, and principles.
• Proven ability to manage and execute audits from planning to closing.
• Understanding of organizational practices and business risks.
• Discretion in handling confidential information with integrity.
• Technical knowledge of risks and controls, with ability to document and test controls.
• Excellent multitasking, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, laws, and regulations.
• Critical thinking, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, analytical tools, and internet applications.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industry: Staffing and Recruiting

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