Senior Internal Auditor Job Vancouver area,BC Canada,Finance & Banking

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We are hiring for this position out of our Toronto or Vancouver office. Successful candidates who apply outside of these areas will be expected to relocate and reside in a location that is within a commutable distance.

About the role:

Reports to the AVP, Internal Audit. Works closely with process owners and leaders across Finance, Operations, Compliance, Risk Management, and other business units; may coordinate with external auditors and regulators as needed.

Support the Internal Audit function in delivering risk-based assurance and advisory engagements across business processes, operations, finance, compliance, and technology (as applicable)

Support the evaluation of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, identify improvement opportunities, and communicate practical recommendations

Proactively contribute to a strong risk and control culture by partnering with stakeholders while maintaining independence and professional skepticism

Maintain internal audit documentation (e.g. working papers, deliverables) in audit management software

Some administrative tasks related to audit engagements, as required

Core Competencies:

Professional skepticism & integrity: Exercises sound judgment, maintains confidentiality, and demonstrates objectivity.

Analytical thinking: Breaks down complex processes, identifies root causes, and links issues to risk and impact.

Communication: Writes clearly, explains findings succinctly, and tailors messages to different audiences.

Collaboration: Builds effective relationships while maintaining independence and audit standards.

Organization: Manages time and documentation effectively; meets deadlines with high-quality output.

Continuous improvement: Seeks ways to streamline testing, leverage data, and improve audit practices.

About the day-to-day:

Assist the audit engagement leader in conducting audits end-to-end, including scoping, risk assessment, audit program development, testing execution, and reporting.

Perform and oversee more complex testing (e.g., automated controls, key reports, end-to-end process controls) and ensure workpapers meet quality standards.

Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness; assess root causes; and develop actionable, risk-aligned recommendations.

Draft high-quality audit reports and present results to management, including clear articulation of risks, impacts, and remediation actions.

Coach and review work of entry-level staff, providing feedback and on-the-job training.

Partner with stakeholders to agree on practical remediation plans and timelines; monitor and validate closure of audit issues.

Contribute to the annual audit planning process through risk insights, business knowledge, and emerging risk identification.

Support special projects and advisory reviews (e.g., new system implementations, process changes, fraud risk assessments) as needed.

Help improve audit methodology and drive the use of data analytics and continuous auditing techniques.

About the qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent experience

3–5 years of internal audit experience (or a combination of internal/external audit with at least 3 years in internal audit).

Strong knowledge of audit methodology, risk assessment, and internal control frameworks.

Experience communicating audit results to management and influencing practical remediation.

Proficiency with Excel and documentation tools; ability to learn and leverage GRC platforms and data tools.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred qualifications:

Professional certification (CIA, CISA, CFE) or active progress toward certification, or interest in pursuing one.

Experience with SOX/ICFR environments and testing of key controls.

Experience auditing IT general controls (ITGC) and/or technology risks in partnership with IT Audit.

Experience using analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL, ACL/IDEA) to enhance audit effectiveness.

Experience working in a federally regulated financial institution.

About us:

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