Senior Manager, IT Audit

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial institution in Toronto seeks a Senior Manager to lead independent risk assessments and manage audit teams. The role involves enhancing risk management practices and leveraging data analytics in IT operations. Candidates should have a strong background in audit practices, IT governance, and possess a CISA certification. This full-time position offers flexible benefits and emphasizes professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Development opportunities

Flexible work/life balance options

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of internal or external audit experience.
• Experience with technology governance and risk management concepts.
• Demonstrated commentary writing and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of strategic initiatives.
• Manage a team of professional auditors.
• Document key IT risks and controls.

Skills

Adaptability

Commercial Acumen

Communication

Data Analysis

Detail-Oriented

Information Technology Auditing

Interpersonal Relationship Management

Results-Oriented

Education

Undergraduate degree

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Job description

Overview

As the Senior Manager, you will provide independent, objective risk assessment and evaluation around the effectiveness of risk management practices, internal controls and IT governance processes over the Technology and Operations Portfolio including, Technology Infrastructure and Cyber Security Operation processes. The role requires the individual to work with management in achieving business objectives by creating solutions to improve IT operations while maintaining objectivity and independence.

Internal Audit is in the midst of a transformation to re-imagine its assurance role. We are adopting an enhanced risk-based approach, integrated with data analytics, automation and process improvement to provide enhanced assurance and advisory to our stakeholders.

The RBC CAE Group leverages a unique perspective— with a coordinated view across the entire business—to deliver valuable advice that not only gives assurance, but that illuminates a bigger picture, connects dots, builds best practices and broadens possibilities. We connect intelligence to protect and enable RBC.

What will you do?

• Lead the design, implementation, and execution of strategic initiatives; with a focus on enhancing continuous assurance and risk monitoring programs through the use of data-analytics and innovative automation of technology and cybersecurity control testing.
• As an Auditor In Charge (AIC), lead and manage a team of professional auditor’s staff assigned to the engagement; manage all key milestones including reporting to Internal Audit (IA) management and key stakeholders; review audit work for sufficient coverage and adherence to Internal audit standards; provide performance feedback to the assigned staff.
• Foster trusted relationships with clients and other internal audit partners to ensure requirements of multiple stakeholders are met; to drive adoption of enhanced risk-based analytic capabilities, and enable a culture of continuous improvement.
• Identify key IT risks; document the associated key control processes using Process Maps; and identify the key controls for review in the planning phase of an audit or assignment, including ongoing assessments of key technology risks and update relevant IA Technology related Audit Entities.
• Lead and manage the performance of the audit work; ensure appropriate working paper evidence is maintained; review working papers for appropriate evidence and support.
• Work collaboratively with other audit groups, the Technology & Operations groups (a) to review continuous control assurance processes and (b) to ensure that appropriate action plans are developed to address identified control deficiencies, corrective actions are implemented, and audit issues are resolved on a timely basis as reflected under the issue tracking system.
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with key stakeholders ensuring they get maximum value from the audit engagement work.
• Provide consulting or advisory services, which are consistent with our role to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes while maintaining objectivity and independence.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• A minimum of 5yearsof internal or external audit experience, including distributed technology experience in a large corporate organization, with a focus in big data analytics and audit management.
• Experience with, or good knowledge of, technology governance and risk management concepts including third party and information management risks, enterprise architecture, DevOps, AI, and next generation development solutions and experience with technology application and infrastructure components, such as: application data processing, general computing controls, cloud computing, operating systems and databases, networking technologies, and storage infrastructure.
• Demonstrated commentary writing and documentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex IT issues to business stakeholders translating them into business impact.
• Proven understanding of auditing principles and techniques, including excellent planning and organization skills and the ability to deal with complex issues.
• Undergraduate degree and you have obtained your Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of the regulatory environments within the Financial Services industry
• Educational focus in one of the following areas: Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Sciences and Engineering.
• Other designations such as CPA, CA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, ITIL, MCSE, CCNA, would be an asset.

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
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Flexible work/life balance options

Job Skills

Adaptability, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Information Technology Auditing, Information Technology General Controls (ITGC), Internal Auditing, Internal Controls, Internal IT Audit, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Long Term Planning, Results-Oriented, Working Papers

Additional Job Details

Address: 20 KING ST W:TORONTO

City: Toronto

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: INTERNAL AUDIT

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-09-17

Application Deadline: 2025-10-01

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