Senior Advisor, IT architecture

Desjardins; Montreal West; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

4 weeks vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Telework equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Desjardins in Montreal West seeks a senior internal audit advisor and IT specialist to contribute to governance, control, and risk management across information systems. You will lead audits with internal partners, produce reports, and implement recommendations using the Desjardins Group Monitoring Office methodology.

You’ll guide practitioners on complex projects and strategic initiatives. The role demands extensive knowledge, stakeholder coordination, and strong analytical skills, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field.
• Minimum six years of relevant experience.
• Experience in executive writing and presenting.
• Knowledge of French is required.
• English knowledge is required.
• Proficiency in internal audit methodologies and QA standards.
• Proficiency in information technology auditing.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, IT operations, data governance, or IT architecture.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of governance, control and risk management processes.
• Identify risks of technological impacts in the integration of solutions for business sectors and support functions.
• Advise clients and partners to position, plan, develop, execute and monitor strategic projects.
• Present results to managers responsible for audited activities.

Skills

Internal audit methodologies

IT auditing

Executive writing

French language

English language

Cybersecurity

Data governance

IT architecture

IT risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

Tools

COBIT

NIST

ITIL

Job description

Required

As a senior internal audit advisor and IT specialist, you contribute to internal audit, inspection, assurance, and compliance activities related to information systems. You conduct audits with our internal partners, produce reports, and follow up on recommendations according to the methodology of the Desjardins Group Monitoring Office in order to provide the organization with assurance regarding the degree of control of its operations, preserve its value, and help create added value. You lead practitioners on development projects and innovative, complex strategic initiatives. Your initiatives require extensive, in-depth knowledge of your specialty area. You make recommendations on the development and execution of projects and initiatives with a high degree of operational and conceptual complexity. You use your analytical skills and detailed, comprehensive understanding of your line of business and the organization. Coordination is critical. You interact with many stakeholders working in a wide range of fields. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. You serve as a specialist advisor and subject matter expert, as well as a resource person for decision‑making bodies. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization’s activities to independently examine governance, control and risk management processes. Present findings to enhance the quality of these activities as needed
• Identify the risks of technological impacts in the integration of solutions for business sectors and support functions, ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory guidelines and frameworks, and ensure alignment with industry best practices
• Advise your clients and partners to help them position, plan, develop, execute and monitor strategic projects and initiatives under your responsibility
• Identify the risks of technological impacts in the integration of solutions for business sectors and support functions, ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory guidelines and frameworks, and ensure alignment with industry best practices
• Present results to the managers responsible for audited activities

Required

As a senior internal audit advisor and IT specialist, you contribute to internal audit, inspection, assurance, and compliance activities related to information systems. You conduct audits with our internal partners, produce reports, and follow up on recommendations according to the methodology of the Desjardins Group Monitoring Office in order to provide the organization with assurance regarding the degree of control of its operations, preserve its value, and help create added value. You lead practitioners on development projects and innovative, complex strategic initiatives. Your initiatives require extensive, in-depth knowledge of your specialty area. You make recommendations on the development and execution of projects and initiatives with a high degree of operational and conceptual complexity. You use your analytical skills and detailed, comprehensive understanding of your line of business and the organization. Coordination is critical. You interact with many stakeholders working in a wide range of fields. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. You serve as a specialist advisor and subject matter expert, as well as a resource person for decision‑making bodies. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization’s activities to independently examine governance, control and risk management processes. Present findings to enhance the quality of these activities as needed
• Identify the risks of technological impacts in the integration of solutions for business sectors and support functions, ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory guidelines and frameworks, and ensure alignment with industry best practices
• Advise your clients and partners to help them position, plan, develop, execute and monitor strategic projects and initiatives under your responsibility
• Identify the risks of technological impacts in the integration of solutions for business sectors and support functions, ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory guidelines and frameworks, and ensure alignment with industry best practices
• Present results to the managers responsible for audited activities

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
• Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What You Bring To The Table

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field
• A minimum of six years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Experience in executive writing and presenting
• Knowledge of French is required
• Intermediate knowledge of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English‑speaking partners, members and/or clients
• Proficiency in internal audit methodologies and the application of quality assurance standards
• Proficiency in information technology auditing
• Proficiency in one of the following areas: cybersecurity, IT operations, telecommunications, data governance, IT architecture or a related field
• Knowledge of information technology risk management
• Knowledge of information technology auditing standards, frameworks, guidelines and procedures (such as COBIT, NIST and ITIL)

Business insight, Communicates effectively, Interpersonal Savvy, Strategic mindset

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Job Family

Information technology (FG)