Senior Auditor, Internal Audit & Controls

Job Summary

The Internal Auditor will perform operational, compliance, and financial audits across key areas for CI Financial. This hands‑on role requires knowledge of complex business processes and a deep understanding of the risks associated with business processes, compliance, and technology. The auditor provides consultative support to business partners to identify opportunities for control improvements.

• Execute audit programs for audits across key business areas, ensuring thorough examination and testing of internal controls.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with auditees and facilitate communication throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Assist in planning, including performing risk assessments to identify potential risks and mitigating controls for planned operational audits.
• Complete and maintain documentation, including risk and controls matrices and process flowcharts.
• Assist in audit program design and develop and execute risk‑based test procedures to assess the design and operating effectiveness of operations, internal controls, and procedures.
• Document test results and identify process deficiencies, improvement opportunities, and root causes to address control design weaknesses.
• Draft audit reports that clearly articulate risk exposure and control recommendations to mitigate risk, and present findings to process owners and management.
• Monitor and track remediation and timely implementation of audit recommendations.
• Provide technical guidance and advice to control owners on internal control gaps and new processes/systems.
• Continuously evaluate current controls and recommend ways to rationalize and optimize controls through automation.
• Consult on new business initiatives and acquisitions and assess the impact of changes on internal controls.
• Assist in coordination and receipt of SOC1 and SOC2 reports from third‑party providers, complete SOC report assessments, and work with management to identify and document controls necessary to rely upon such reports.
• Support preparation of material, presentations, and other documentation for periodic management and Audit Committee meetings.

• Good understanding of risks and controls for business processes.
• 3+ years of experience in public accounting or internal audit.
• Strong understanding of internal control concepts and experience applying them to plan, perform, manage, and report on the evaluation of business processes and functions.
• Experience at a financial services firm is an asset.
• CISA, CISM, CIA or related certification is an asset.
• Detail‑oriented and able to work well under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills to convey audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Creative, self‑starter, quick thinker, and dedicated individual.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact and develop strong professional relationships with process owners, management, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ensuring proper documentation of working papers and audit reports and presenting to peers and management.
• Knowledge of internal auditing standards, procedures, techniques, and internal controls.
• Knowledge of asset/wealth management and financial services is an asset.
• Knowledge of the COSO Internal Controls Framework.
• Willingness to work late hours during high‑volume times and to be flexible.

Anticipated base salary: $59,500 to $109,500, depending on experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary may vary by geographic location. The position is eligible for participation in a bonus program.

Benefits include:

• Health insurance coverage
• Wellness programs
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Paid leave programs
• Education‑related programs
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Additional benefits (subsidized or fully paid by the company)

Work model:
Requires employees to be onsite four days per week for collaboration and business needs.

CI Financial Corp. and all of our affiliates (“CI”) are committed to fair and accessible employment practices and provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations in order to apply for any job opportunities, require this posting in an additional format, or require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at  or call 416‑364‑1145 ext.
4747.