Senior IT Auditor

Horizon Recruitment Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm is seeking a Senior IT Auditor for their Internal Audit team at a global investment firm in Vancouver. This role involves leading multi-year IT audit programs, conducting audits of IT systems, and assessing cybersecurity controls. Candidates should have at least 3 years of IT audit experience, preferably in financial services, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $130,000 plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of IT audit or assurance experience, ideally in financial services.
• Proven ability to develop and execute long-term audit plans.
• CISA preferred; CISSP, CRISC, or other relevant certifications also considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a multi-year audit plan addressing internal IT risks and external regulatory shifts.
• Conduct in-depth audits of IT systems, cloud environments (AWS, Azure), and SaaS platforms.
• Mentor and guide less-experienced IT audit staff.

Skills

IT general controls (ITGCs)

Cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline

Tools

SaaS environments

Cloud configurations

Job description

Horizon Recruitmentis recruiting for aSenior IT Auditorto join a high-performing Internal Audit team at a global investment firm. This role exists to strengthen the firm’s oversight of technology-related risks by leading the planning and execution of multi-year IT audit programs. With increasing reliance on cloud infrastructure, SaaS platforms, and evolving regulatory frameworks, this individual will play a strategic role in identifying emerging risks, influencing internal controls, and supporting organizational resilience.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead a multi-year audit plan addressing internal IT risks and external regulatory shifts.
• Conduct in-depth audits of IT systems, cloud environments (AWS, Azure), and SaaS platforms.
• Review and assess cybersecurity controls and information security operations.
• Evaluate IT governance, change management, and data protection protocols.
• Provide clear, senior-level reporting on risk findings and recommended actions.
• Collaborate with IT, Risk, and Compliance teams to ensure strong internal controls.
• Offer forward-looking insights and recommendations to enhance audit practices and operational resilience.
• Act as the senior member of a five-person audit team, overseeing delivery without direct reports.
• Mentor and guide less-experienced IT audit staff.
• Drive innovation in audit methodologies, including data analytics and automation.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of IT audit or assurance experience, ideally in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of IT general controls (ITGCs), cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Experience auditing SaaS environments and cloud configurations.
• Proven ability to develop and execute long-term audit plans.
• CISA preferred; CISSP, CRISC, or other relevant certifications also considered.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements affecting technology in a financial context.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with senior stakeholders.
• Preference given to candidates with experience at reputable firms or large enterprises.

Remuneration:

• $100,000 to $130,000 per year base salary, plus discretionary bonus and benefits.

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain