Senior Manager, Audit Readiness

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto seeks a dynamic Senior Manager, Audit Readiness to oversee audits across Global Functions Technology. This role requires expertise in compliance risk management, managing multiple audits, and preparing teams for audits. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and project management skills. The position offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Program and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible work/life balance options

World-class training program in financial services

Qualifications

• Deadline-driven and results-oriented; able to meet high-quality standards while handling multiple tasks.
• Strong understanding of technology and/or the financial services industry.
• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of multiple concurrent audits.
• Prepare app teams for upcoming audits, including lessons learnt from previous audits.
• Act as a liaison between IA and the auditee team during audits.

Skills

Adaptability

Auditing

Commercial Acumen

Communication

Detail‑Oriented

Internal Controls

Interpersonal Relationship Management

Long Term Planning

Results‑Oriented

Education

CRISC Certification or Equivalent

CA Designation

Job description

Job Description

What Is The Opportunity? The Global Functions Technology (GFT) Chief Operating Office audit team is responsible for oversight of all audits across GFT. The Senior Manager, Audit Readiness is a proactive, dynamic, adaptable, solution-oriented leader and self-starter. As a subject matter expert in compliance risk management and audit, you will be tasked with developing a framework of the process that all audits should go through and contribute to the development of continuous assurance/monitoring of all audit approaches. You will also act as a trusted advisor to auditees and senior support to other COO members. We are looking for enthusiastic individual to deliver valuable advice that not only gives assurance, but that illuminates a bigger picture, connects dots, builds best practices and broadens possibilities.

What Will You Do?

• Manage the implementation multiple concurrent audits as per the framework. Monitor and control activities according to the project plan.
• Prepare the app teams for the upcoming audits (including SII issues, lessons learnt from previous audits, identified audit trends, etc.)
• Attend every meeting for the audits they are supporting, acting as a liaison between IA and the auditee team. (App Team)
• Works with the GFT teams to generate and complete Management Action Plans, beginning as soon as possible issues are identified by Internal Audit. Assist in gathering the required approvals before items get entered into MetricStream.
• Continuously identify potential issues, conflicts, and risks. Analyze, mitigate, and
• Review, monitor and close audit issues in MetricStream/Enterprise Issue Management (EIM) system.
• Share audit best practices on providing evidence and how to communicate with IA.
• Prepare executive reporting on a weekly basis, may be called upon to present status.

What Do You Need To Succeed?

Must have

• CRISC Certification or Equivalent
• Deadline-driven and results-oriented; able to meet consistently high-quality standards while handling a variety of tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• A strong understanding of technology and/or financial services industry.
• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills along with strong presentation skills. Ability to determine the information and communication needs of the stakeholders and project.
• Strong organizational, project management and time management capabilities.

Nice-to-have

• CA Designation
• Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision makers.
• Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Adaptability, Auditing, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Detail‑Oriented, Internal Controls, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Long Term Planning, Results‑Oriented

Additional Job Details

Address: 20 KING ST W:TORONTO

City: Toronto

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-12-18

Application Deadline: 2026-01-17

Note

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above.

I nclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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