Senior Audit Manager, Finance, Group Treasury & Human Resources Audit​/Audit Department

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Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, culture.

The Senior Audit Manager is a dynamic, innovative, and trusted advisor who uses data to deliver industry leading assurance and insights to keep the Bank and our customers safe.

Finance and Human Resources portfolio includes:
Global Finance, Human Resources, Capital Management, Global Taxation.

Is this role role you will:

• Acts primarily as Officer in Charge (OIC) as a team member for assigned audits. May act as Audit Principal (AP) for low to medium complexity audits.
• 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 Scotiabank standards and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Code of Ethics are maintained in completion of all assignments.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and regulators as required.
• Interacts and coordinates with other groups involved. Completes timely review of work papers, ensuring internal control weaknesses are clearly documented with recommendations addressing the root cause and are communicated timely to management.
• Supports ongoing monitoring activities to stay abreast of changes (business/industry/regulatory), emerging risks, and themes or systemic issues that may impact the risk assessment of the audit universe and the audit plan.
• Supports a high-performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset and behaviours; communicating vison/values/business strategy; and managing succession and development planning for the team.
• Meets Department training requirements.
Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed? – We would love to work with you if you have:
• University/Post secondary degree in Business or equivalent. Relevant Audit or business certifications.
• At least 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of the operations and regulatory environments for each unit as applicable.
• Proven ability to work in high levels of ambiguity and in a rapidly changing environment.
• Highly proficient at applying Scotiabank methodology and using risk-based auditing standards and practices.
• Strong analytical skills in the use of data analytics or visualization tools.
• Ability to execute and supervise multiple projects at any given time.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong people management and coaching/development skills.
• Curiosity mindset.

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking bank surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers.
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development.
• Internal development to support your growth and…