Senior Auditor - IT

Crédit Agricole CIB; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Crédit Agricole CIB in Montreal is seeking a Senior Auditor to perform preliminary assessments of audited activities and their internal control framework, conduct independent testing, and contribute to debriefings and final reports to Management.

The role may supervise Auditors, participate in planning, testing against FFIEC/NIST/COBIT controls, and drive remediation and follow-ups while maintaining clear documentation and strong communication with management.

Qualifications

• Senior Auditor conducts preliminary assessment of audited activity and internal control framework.
• Performs independent testing and analysis on controls.
• May supervise Auditors and act as deputy to Lead Auditor.

Responsibilities

• Independently carry out audit planning and fieldwork, including preliminary assessment of risks and controls.
• Interview, test and analyze results of controls planned in the audit program.
• Assess control design and effectiveness for compliance with regulations (FFIEC IT, DFS 500/504, GLBA, NIST, COBIT).
• Assess processes and controls within IT infrastructure, operations, cybersecurity, BCM/DR, data governance.
• Document tests and conclusions clearly; report strengths/ weaknesses and remediation actions.
• Present audit conclusions to management and keep progress informed.

Skills

Training Auditors

Auditor supervision

Feedback delivery

Collaboration

Job description

Summary of the position

The Senior Auditor performs a preliminary assessment of the audited activity and its internal control framework. He/she performs independent testing and analysis on specific controls in order to meet the audit’s objectives. He/she also contributes to drafting the debriefing presentation and the final report sent to Management.

Job Description

The Senior Auditor performs a preliminary assessment of the audited activity and its internal control framework. He/she performs independent testing and analysis on specific controls in order to meet the audit’s objectives. He/she also contributes to drafting the debriefing presentation and the final report sent to Management.

Depending on the assignment, Senior Auditors may have to directly supervise one or several Auditors and may act as deputy to the Lead Auditor.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Auditor may either work independently or supervise one or several auditors.

I - Conduct of assignment

• To independently carry out audit planning and fieldwork, including:
• A preliminary assessment of the audited activity highlighting the related risks and controls
• Interviews, testing and analysis of the results of the controls planned in the audit program
• Assessing controls for compliance with regulations, regulatory guidance including but not limited to Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) IT Examination Booklets, NY Department of Financial Services (DFS) 500, DFS 504, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT) etc.
• Assessing processes and controls within core IT infrastructure, IT operations, cybersecurity, business continuity planning and IT disaster recovery, business applications, data governance and management.
• Assessing control design, effectiveness and sustainability
• To document clearly and precisely in test sheets the controls performed and the conclusions reached
• To communicate succinctly and precisely in verbal and written communications
• To identify and report on strengths and weaknesses of the audited areas, to analyse the root causes and consequences of the identified weaknesses, to formalise possible remediation and recommendations to address the findings and to conclude on the effectiveness and efficiency of the control set-up and business practices
• To present audit conclusions to IGE management and to the management of the audited unit (debriefing presentation, final audit report, etc.)
• To keep his/her management informed of the progress on the audit work assigned, and to elevate any issue that may impact or delay the audit’s execution or to raise any other relevant information on the assigned audit and the risk and control environment
• To proactively conduct recommendations follow-ups to monitor whether adequate corrective actions have been taken prior to closing any recommendations
• To ensure proper archiving of any supporting documentation, audit evidence and deliverables.
• To demonstrate accountability and ownership for the work assigned

Complément

Team management

• Training the Auditors on the audit techniques and expected deliverables
• Reviewing the work performed by the auditor to ensure that the test results and the findings are adequately documented and the recommendations are relevant
• Providing regular feedbacks to the Auditor and contributing to the definition of objectives and to the end of assignment assessment related to the team allocated during assignment
• Ensuring collaborative and productive relationships within the team and good coordination throughout the International Network and with auditees

IGE Continuous Improvement Program / Transversal topics

• Prepares or updates audit guides, scorecards or training materials related to specific activities based on existing knowledge, documentation, interviews, etc.
• Monitors the implementation of recommendations issued
• Builds and shares knowledge (e.g. through contributing to SynerGIA, delivering training or taking part in various Methods and Support workstreams or assignments)
• Participate in one or several knowledge communities within IGE

Management and Reporting

• Hierarchical reporting line to the Team Lead of CASO IGE team
• Functional reporting line to the Americas IT Audit Supervisor

There Will Be a Dual Line Of Reporting

• Hierarchical reporting line to the Team Lead of CASO IGE team
• Functional reporting line to the Americas IT Audit Supervisor

Role specific requirements

This role may require business travels in any relevant locations to conduct the assigned audits, for periods up to several consecutive weeks.

Application criteria

Company Crédit Agricole CIB

About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)

Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment bank of the Crédit Agricole group, the 10th largest banking group in the world *.

We support major companies and financial institutions in their development and the financing of their projects.

As pioneers in responsible finance, social and environmental commitments are at the heart of our activities.

Joining our teams means working in a multicultural environment, both dynamic and stimulating, where you will contribute to developing a sustainable economy.

We support employees throughout their journey: you will develop your skills and access various mobility opportunities among the diversity of our businesses in more than 30 international locations. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation and openness, where everyone is valued and empowered. By working every day in the interest of society, Crédit Agricole CIB aligns with the Group values committed to diversity and inclusion and placing people at the heart of all its transformations. All our jobs are open to people with disabilities. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

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