Operational Excellence Chief Advisor; Hybrid

Attendance

Hybrid

Job number

33510

Category

Senior Professional

Status: Temporary 12 months

Type of Contract

Temporary

Number of months

12 months

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

03-Jun-2026

Area(s) of interest: Finance and accounting, Risk management

Location(s): Montreal, Toronto

This 12-month mandate is designed as a high-impact career accelerator within Internal Audit Operational Excellence and Professional Practice at National Bank. As Chief Advisor Operational Excellence, you will play a pivotal role at the center of the Internal Audit function, influencing audit quality across the organization while gaining unmatched visibility with senior stakeholders and leadership within the function. You will operate at the core of the Internal Audit function, working closely with senior leaders and audit teams across business sectors, allowing you to influence practices and contribute to the evolution of audit methodology at scale.

Your role

• Drive quality in the audit mandates through active engagement and participation in multiple files
• Serve as a trusted expert advisor, shaping and elevating audit practices through the promotion of best-in-class methodologies
• Contribute to the development of your colleagues through training, coaching, and the transfer of knowledge on the audit process and reporting
• Foster alignment across Audit teams by strengthening consistency in practices, documentation, and execution standards

• A panoramic view of the Bank’s operations and risk landscape
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic initiatives within the function
• The opportunity to influence audit practices across multiple teams
• A recognized experience in Operational Excellence and Professional Practice
• Development of coaching, advisory and transversal leadership skills
• A strong platform for future internal opportunities or career advancement

Your team

You will join a centre of excellence which supports over 100 colleagues and will report to the co-lead Senior Directors - Internal Audit Operational Excellence Assurance and Professional Practice. This position will give you the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic, innovative team where management practices favour a good work/life balance and in a sector where you can constantly progress while taking on varied assignments enabling a transversal view of the organization.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work model and a management approach focused on autonomy, work-life balance, and high-value contributions.

We offer a wide range of ongoing learning opportunities for your development, including hands-on learning. Training content on topics such as internal audit, risk management and the Bank's business is available to support your continuous learning. Access to colleagues with different expertise and experience as well as diverse profiles enriches your development from all points of view.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree and a significant experience of 10+ years in internal or external audit
• In depth understanding of the audit process (leading mandates, identifying risks, evaluating controls, drafting issues/audit reports)
• Professional auditor certification: CPA, CIA or equivalent
• Curious, with a desire to learn new business activities and related processes
• Ability to collaborate effectively and influence in a positive way with team members, team leads and the management team
• Independent, accountable, collaborative, good attention to detail and proactive
• Comfortable with ambiguity and working on several files simultaneously
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills, ability to simplify and synthesize information

Languages:

English, French

Reason to require this language: you will need to work closely with our colleagues outside Quebec.

Skills

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