Modeling Senior Advisor

National Bank of Canada; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Preferential banking services

Opportunities for community initiatives

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

A major financial institution is seeking a Modeling Senior Advisor to join their Internal Audit team in Montreal. The successful candidate will have significant experience in risk management and auditing, with a focus on providing insights and recommendations through data analysis. The role offers flexibility with remote and in-office work options, alongside robust benefits like wellness programs and a generous pension plan. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
• Experience in internal or external audit is a plus.
• Ability to influence and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with stakeholders.
• Complete audit mandates efficiently.
• Identify and analyze risks in processes.
• Prepare and follow-up on audit reports.

Skills

Risk management

Data analysis

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Modeling Senior Advisor

National Bank of Canada

A career as a Modeling Senior Advisor in the Internal Audit team in the Credit, International and Commercial sector is a unique opportunity to acquire a cross‑sector understanding of the Bank and to work in an environment where you can excel, while building solid connections with colleagues from a number of sectors.

We make assessments independently and provide advice on the effectiveness of controls in various processes, from governance to execution, including IT elements, in particular Credit risk management (Business and Personal), Commercial loan management, Payment activity management, Foreign subsidiary management, Electronic banking services management, Information technology management and Project management.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain trust‑based relationships with the various stakeholders of the processes audited
• Contribute to the completion of audit mandates in agile mode
• Identify risks that could have significant repercussions on the processes examined (efficiency and optimization) and establish an audit strategy while considering the use of data analysis as a tool to achieve audit objectives
• Analyze problems encountered and identify root causes in cooperation with stakeholders
• Help prepare audit reports
• Provide regular, rigorous follow‑up on the progress of the action plans developed following the work of Internal Audit and regulatory authorities, and ensure the quality of documentation
• Be a coach or resource person for your colleagues
• Participate in committees or special projects that require a high level of expertise and represent the bank with various organizations, agencies or stakeholders
• Help implement innovative internal audit initiatives

Your Team

Within the Internal Audit team, you are part of a team of 19 colleagues, and you report to the Senior Manager. Our team stands out for its partnership in an agile, transparent environment where you will be empowered and accountable for results. You'll also be part of a dynamic, innovative team where management practices foster a good work/life balance.

Work Flexibility

We want to contribute to your quality of life by offering you as much flexibility as possible in your work. For example, we offer hybrid work (remote and in the office), work schedule arrangements to help you achieve work/life balance and flexible leave that you can take when it’s important to you.

Basic Requirements

• University certificate and 9 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 6‑7 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience in risk management, external or internal audit, ideally in modelling, Basel regulation (the 3 pillars) and IFRS 9 fields
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and working on several files at the same time
• Proven leadership, ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, and ability to influence
• Ability to resolve complex problems and innovate
• Ability to analyze data and draw conclusions

Benefits

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Preferential banking services
• Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

Languages

Additional required languages: English, French

Our Values

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 peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier‑free workplace that is accessible to all employees.

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates!