Senior Manager, IT Audit, Cyber

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Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Global Banking and Markets (GBM) is a leading Canadian Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a growing platform in the US and Latin America, operating globally for over 100 years. Scotiabank’s strong U.S. presence provides our clients an important bridge to this key global market for trade and investment flows across the Americas and the world.

Global Banking & Markets provides a full range of investment banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients. Our products include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, corporate banking, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, foreign exchange and precious & metals. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by the Scotiabank Group.

Be part of an innovative, Global Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a unique geographic footprint that puts capital to work for our clients across industries! We work together to drive ambition for every future!

As the 3rd Line of Defence, Internal Audit provides enterprise-wide, independent, and objective assurance over the design and operations of the Bank’s internal controls, risk management and governance processes. We are professionals who thrive in a challenging environment and work with management to find solutions to address control weaknesses.

The Senior Audit Manager leads and supports risk-based internal audit activities across IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity , applying strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and disciplined engagement management to execute the Audit Department’s global mandate. The role ensures audit strategies, plans, testing, and reporting are delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, professional standards, and procedures.

The Senior Audit Manager is a dynamic, innovative, and trusted advisor who uses data and cybersecurity expertise to deliver industry-leading assurance and actionable insights. The role communicates complex technical risks clearly to senior management, regulators, and other stakeholders, while coaching audit teams and helping safeguard the Bank and its customers.

• Acts primarily as Officer in Charge (OIC) for assigned audits and may serve as Audit Principal (AP) for low- to medium-complexity audits, demonstrating accountability for audit quality, scope, timelines, resources, stakeholder engagement, and team performance.
• Works with other audit teams as required.
• Carries out specific projects.
• As OIC/AP, oversees the execution, planning, and reporting. Obtains a thorough understanding of the end-to-end business/unit/process and associated risks, develops an appropriate risk-based audit approach and schedules timing and resources.
• Ensures audit results are gathered and determines the root cause of the problem. Prepares and/or reviews audit results and findings for presentation to management. Follows-up for corrective action/progress against any reported issues. Ensures relevant information that impacts other audit function areas is shared.
• Supports a client focused culture throughout their team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
• Understands how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Plans, documents, and seeks agreement in advance to the project approach and confirms conclusions upon completion in writing.
• Ensures…