Senior IT Audit Leader - Strategy, Risk & Insight

BMO U.S.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident & life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Financial Group is seeking a seasoned Audit professional to lead engagements that assess management and internal controls, shaping audit plans, and delivering actionable insights to senior leadership. The role emphasizes independent assurance, risk governance, and advisory capabilities across enterprise functions.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of experience, relevant professional designations, and strong communication skills to influence stakeholders and drive improvements in risk

Qualifications

• Typically 10+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional designations such as CISA, CISSP, CIA, AAIA, AWS/Azure Cloud Certifications.
• Seasoned professional with knowledge of cloud auditing and enterprise risk controls.
• Experience with AWS/Azure Cloud Auditing preferred and data analytics.
• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits and advisory engagements across management and internal control processes.
• Develop annual audit plans aligned to client strategies and risks.
• Provide independent assurance on governance, risk and control systems.
• Mentor teams, manage resources, and ensure QA and methodology compliance.
• Communicate insights clearly to senior leadership and the Board.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Analytical & problem solving

Influence skills

Collaboration & teamwork

Manage ambiguity

Data-driven decisions

Audit Analytics

AI in Audit

Education

Post-secondary degree

CISA / CISSP / CIA / AAIA / AWS-Azure Certifications

Tools

AWS/Azure Cloud Auditing

Job description

BMO Financial Group is seeking a seasoned Audit professional to lead engagements that assess management and internal controls, shaping audit plans, and delivering actionable insights to senior leadership. The role emphasizes independent assurance, risk governance, and advisory capabilities across enterprise functions.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of experience, relevant professional designations, and strong communication skills to influence stakeholders and drive improvements in risk