Senior IT Auditor

Aviso:

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The Opportunity:

We’re looking to fill an opening for Senior IT Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit team.

Reporting to the Manager, Technology Internal Audit the Senior IT Internal Auditor is responsible for facilitating a systematic and ongoing internal evaluation of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes with a focus on technology risks.

As part of Aviso’s Internal Audit team, responsibilities include the planning and execution of the approved internal audit plan and other related projects, delivering the results, and providing recommendations for improvements to enhance the effectiveness of internal controls and the control environment.

This is a new position, and the Senior IT Internal Auditor will contribute to the continuing development of Aviso’s Internal Audit Practices and the Quality Assurance Improvement Program.

Who you are:

• Service – You put your clients’ needs first. You advocate service excellence, and work to deliver client-centric solutions, and proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
• Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
• Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization

What your day looks like:

• Lead and conduct audit engagements and follow-up reviews as determined by the internal audit plan. These may include system control reviews of business applications and IT infrastructure, IT security practices, technology and data governance, for both on premises and in the cloud
• Deliver high quality work that is on time and in compliance with leading practices and IIA quality standards
• Plan, perform, evaluate, summarize, and communicate activities in a professional, competent, independent, and objective manner
• Communicate with management to discuss audit findings and agree upon a course of action and / or solutions to mitigate the risks
• Liaise with contracted third-party auditors to facilitate effective and efficient completion of the internal audit plan
• Become a trusted business partner to key stakeholders
• Provide guidance to team members, where applicable
• Propose new work approaches and methods to optimize performance in areas such as data analytics, data visualization and reporting

Requirements

Your experience and skills:

• Related Bachelors or Post Graduate Degree is required
• Relevant certification is required (CISA, CISSP, CIA, or other applicable professional certifications)
• 5+ years of IT internal audit experience, preferably within the financial services industry (credit union, securities dealer / broker, asset management, insurance) is required
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels within the organization, including senior management is required
• Experience with assessment of enterprise IT controls against industry standards and frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, is an asset
• Experience with audit management software and data analytics is an asset
• Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are…