Senior IT Auditor

Oliver James Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Group in Toronto is seeking a Senior IT Internal Auditor to join the Group IT Audit function. The role leads IT audit engagements, assesses technology risks, and collaborates with senior IT and business stakeholders to strengthen controls.

Hybrid work arrangement in Toronto with 3 days in the office is available. The position offers exposure to AI/GenAI, data governance, and evolving technology risks within a global financial services environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT audit, technology risk or closely related experience.
• Strong Canadian IT audit experience.
• Experience independently leading audits from scope through final report.
• Knowledge of IT control frameworks (COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001).
• CISA or CISSP certification.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Insurance/financial services experience is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT audit engagements, from planning and risk assessment through testing, reporting and remediation.
• Assessing technology risks and controls across ITGCs, cybersecurity, infrastructure, applications, access management, change management and business continuity.
• Partner with senior IT and business stakeholders to communicate findings, challenge controls and provide practical recommendations.
• Using data analytics and innovative audit techniques to enhance testing and identify emerging risks.
• Supporting audit work across a broad, complex technology environment, with exposure to AI, GenAI, data governance and emerging technology risks.

Skills

IT audit

Technology risk

Stakeholder management

Communication

Data analytics

Tools

COBIT

NIST

ISO 27001

Job description

Senior IT Internal Auditor | Toronto | Hybrid

We are working with a leading global financial services organization on a Senior IT Internal Auditor opportunity within their Group IT Audit function.

The role will involve:

• Leading end-to-end IT audit engagements, from planning and risk assessment through testing, reporting and remediation.
• Assessing technology risks and controls across areas including ITGCs, cybersecurity, infrastructure, applications, access management, change management and business continuity.
• Partnering with senior IT and business stakeholders to communicate findings, challenge controls and provide practical recommendations.
• Using data analytics and innovative audit techniques to enhance testing and identify emerging risks.
• Supporting audit work across a broad, complex technology environment, with exposure to AI, GenAI, data governance and emerging technology risks.

Looking for:

• 5+ years of IT audit, technology risk or closely related experience
• Strong Canadian IT audit experience
• Experience independently leading audits and managing engagements from scope through final report
• Knowledge of COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001 and/or other IT control frameworks
• CISA or CISSP
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Insurance/financial services experience is highly valued

Toronto | Hybrid 3 days in office | Compensation $100,000 - $120,000 CAD + bonus & benefits

If you're an experienced IT Auditor open to exploring a role with broad exposure to technology, risk and emerging areas like AI