Senior Manager, Internal Audit Strategy
Job in
Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for:
The Toronto-Dominion Bank (Canada)
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
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Management
Risk Manager/Analyst, Corporate Strategy, Business Management, Business Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Manager, Internal Audit Strategy(677)
Description
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Department Overview
Our team of trusted audit professionals interact with every part of the Bank to provide strategic guidance and independent oversight. Through due diligence, and with a strong sense of integrity, we help mitigate potential risks to our business. At the heart of audit is our specialization in all the businesses across the bank. Safeguarding the reputation of TD's good governance depends on us.
We’re counted on to provide recommendations to enhance operational performance, at every single level to foster meaningful process improvements and ensure adherence to internal and external regulations. We crunch the data, consult with our partners and stakeholders, and present our findings to mitigate the risks of today and around the corner and help keep our daily operations running smoothly for our customers.
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Internal Audit Strategy is a strategic leadership role responsible for designing, implementing, and evolving the audit strategy to position Internal Audit as a high-impact, innovative assurance function. This role blends strategic planning, governance, and business management with advanced audit methodologies—such as data-driven risk sensing, AI-enabled assurance, and predictive analytics—to drive organizational resilience and value creation.
The successful candidate will champion a forward-thinking mindset, ensuring the audit strategy is agile, digitally native, and aligned with emerging risks and regulatory changes. You will develop and execute multi-year strategic roadmaps, optimize audit processes, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. This role requires critical thinking, strong leadership, and the ability to anticipate and respond to emerging trends and risks.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning
Lead the development and annual refresh of the internal audit strategy, incorporating industry best practices and aligning with the bank-wide Vision, Strategy & Goals.Build multi-year strategic roadmaps addressing capability gaps, resource planning, and critical coverage areas.Facilitate strategic discussions with executive leadership, providing thought leadership and delivering frameworks, activity roadmaps, and investment plans.Forecast business transformation initiatives and coordinate with key leaders to prioritize the portfolio of new programs.Governance & Oversight
Oversee integrated project portfolio governance, ensuring alignment with business and enterprise objectives.Ensure ongoing compliance with recognized project management methodologies, discipline, and controls.Lead relationships with control function partners (Risk, Legal, Compliance, AML, Audit) to assess risks and implement proactive strategies to manage regulatory and governance issues.Business Performance & Analytics
Provide business and performance reporting and analytics to enable effective audit planning and executive decision support.Leverage data analytics to provide actionable insights on audit trends, risk areas, and strategic priorities.Develop and deliver presentations and communications to management and broader audiences.Change Management & Operational Effectiveness
Partner with Change Management Team to drive adoption of new audit processes, tools, and technologies, ultimately supporting successful outcomes of strategic initiatives.Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the audit strategy team, Professional Practices and the broader Internal Audit Teams.Leadership & Team Development
Set targets and objectives for the team, delivering results and growing team expertise to align with enterprise demand and direction. Provide coaching, development, succession planning, recruitment, and overall team leadership.Foster an environment that encourages productivity, innovation, process improvement, teamwork, and professionalism.Qualifications
Undergraduate degree required; graduate degree in a related field is an asset.10+ years of experience in internal audit, strategy, governance, or a related field within a large financial services organization.Advanced knowledge of audit methodologies, strategic planning, governance, and industry trends impacting internal audit.Experience driving large, complex initiatives related to audit transformation, including adoption of new processes, tools, and technologies.Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a track record of developing innovative solutions to complex audit challenges.Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.Experience managing stakeholder expectations and delivering strategic insights to support executive decision-making.Proficiency with audit analytics tools, MS Office, Audit Management Systems, and data analysis methods.Deep understanding of compliance, risk management, and regulatory standards as they relate to internal audit strategy.Ability to ensure all audit…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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