Senior Audit Manager: Risk, Controls & Insights

BMO; Toronto; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Financial Group is seeking an experienced auditor to conduct engagements and provide independent assurance on internal control, risk management, and governance processes. You will act as trusted advisor to business groups, influence stakeholders, and develop annual audit plans while identifying emerging risks and opportunities to strengthen controls.

The role emphasizes the use of data analytics, collaboration across teams, and clear, concise reporting to senior management and the Board.

Qualifications

• Typically between 5+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional designations or business designation such as CIA, CPA-Audit.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision‑making.
• Provides critical input to Chief Auditor/Assistant Chief Auditor on the practical aspects of the audit and its execution.
• Helps to develop annual audit plan.
• Provides input into Corporate Audit processes identifying opportunities to simplify.
• Executes audits in full recognition of the risks of the group that encompass inherent risks, control risks and regulatory risks.
• Conducts advisory engagements and other engagements as required.
• Determines impact of changing strategies, tactics, risks and initiatives on audit, advisory and investigative services.
• Identifies and evaluates the impact of new and emerging technology and technology risk on the organization’s processes and control environment.
• Utilizes data analytics in advisory engagements to improve quality and efficiencies.
• Develops an awareness of business strategies, policies and standards providing meaningful insights.
• Maintains the independence of the audit practice and its personnel.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Influence skills

Data driven decision making

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

CIA / CPA-Audit designation

Job description

BMO Financial Group is seeking an experienced auditor to conduct engagements and provide independent assurance on internal control, risk management, and governance processes. You will act as trusted advisor to business groups, influence stakeholders, and develop annual audit plans while identifying emerging risks and opportunities to strengthen controls.

The role emphasizes the use of data analytics, collaboration across teams, and clear, concise reporting to senior management and the Board.