Internal Audit Senior Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Internal Audit Senior Manager to join our Internal Audit team, reporting directly to the VP of Internal Audit.
In this role, you will lead risk-based audits across financial, operational, regulatory, and compliance areas, assess the effectiveness of internal controls, and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen the company's risk management and control environment. The role also involves partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, overseeing audit projects and remediation activities, and ensuring compliance with professional internal audit standards.
Experience in financial services, AML/CTF, IT audits, and data analytics is a strong advantage.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Conduct risk-based audits by analyzing and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of financial, operational, regulatory and compliance related controls
• Determine internal audit scope and develop detailed audit plans
• Share results with the business area’s leadership team; create reports to summarize observations and recommendations and communicate findings to management and relevant stakeholders
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional audit and departmental initiatives, providing project management oversight, tracking key dependencies, and ensuring successful execution of strategic priorities
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor progress and remediation of audit findings
• Maintain open communication with management and relevant stakeholders
• Implement audit work in accordance with audit department and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.

WHO YOU ARE
• Minimum of 8 years of internal audit related experience. Banking/financial services experience a plus
• BA degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Management.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills in English – a must
• Self-starter with strong organizational, planning, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams, monitor progress against plans, manage departmental priorities, and ensure effective follow-up on action items and deliverables.
• Be adaptable and able to meet deadlines on assignments, juggle multiple demands and work with all types of individuals including executive management.
• Detail oriented but able to quickly grasp the big picture.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office and Data Analytics tools Not a must but a great advantage
• CPA and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Worked in one of the Big 4 firms
• Utilize AI in audit work
• CAMS certified
• Experience in AML/CTF compliance audits
• IT / IS audit experience
• SQL query/data analytics knowledge and hands-on experience

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