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About the Role
The Director, Internal Audit IT will lead risk assessment, control identification, documentation, testing, and reporting for IT audits, with a focus on Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence. This role involves developing audit coverage for new technology systems and applications aligned with the Bank's strategic initiatives, including auditing specific Bank projects. The position requires expert-level knowledge of current financial services IT control expectations for IT Operations and Cyber Security practices within a Digital Banking cloud-based environment.
Responsibilities
- Independently develops and implements audit coverage of IT Technology processes and new technology.
- Creates audit programs for technology processes including applications, infrastructure, cyber security, cloud technology, and artificial intelligence.
- Executes the end-to-end audit engagement process: plan development, risk identification, control assessment/testing, and conclusion development.
- Drafts audit reports for submission to the Chief Auditor.
- Maintains awareness of regulatory requirements, strategic initiatives, and industry developments to ensure audit relevance.
- Follows up on and reports the adequacy of management actions to resolve audit findings.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of regulatory expectations, strategic initiatives, technology process changes, and industry developments.
- Provides consulting advice on Bank policies/projects related to Technology controls.
- Develops a Risk and Control assessment for each audit engagement.
- Considers the Bank's size and complexity when conducting risk assessments and developing audit observations.
- Maintains awareness of key strategic technology projects and identifies potential change management risks.
- Effectively communicates risks to all levels, including Senior Management, verbally and orally.
- Maintains positive working relationships with Senior Management of Information Technology units and IT control functions.
- Influences senior management regarding acceptance of key findings and/or recommendations.
- Keeps the Chief Auditor informed of the status of key risks or findings.
- Commits to ongoing professional development by completing 40 training hours per year.
- Shares knowledge of areas of expertise with other members of the Internal Audit team.
Requirements
- Post-secondary degree with a specialized IT designation (e.g., CISA, CISSP).
- 10+ years of proven experience in a financial institution information technology audit role (senior manager or above).
- Expert knowledge of ITIL and NIST control frameworks.
- Proven experience of independently auditing IT infrastructure, cyber, and application environments.
- Expert knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, including OSFI Cybersecurity expectations.
- Strong level of previous experience auditing technology projects/strategic initiatives.
- Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to break down complex subject matter into concise points for communicating audit findings.
- Ability to influence and impact Senior Management regarding acceptance/implementation of recommendations.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and project management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and potentially other staff resources within deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and perform under pressure within tight time constraints.
- Consistently develops/maintains broad knowledge and awareness of the financial industry, risk management practices, and regulatory/policy changes.
- Must successfully complete a criminal background check and credit check.
Skills
- Cyber Security
- Artificial Intelligence
- ITIL
- NIST
- Data Analytics
- Risk Assessment
- Control Identification
- Documentation
- Testing
- Reporting
- Audit Planning
- Communication
- Project Management
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
Location
- Toronto, ON
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior Manager or above
- 10+ years
Education Level
- Post-secondary degree with a specialized IT designation (e.g., CISA, CISSP)
Benefits
- Competitive discretionary bonus
- Market leading RRSP match program
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Maternity/Parental top-up
- Generous vacation policy and personal days
- Virtual events
- Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program
About the Company
- EQ is remaking banking so every Canadian gets ahead, every day.
- Serves nearly 4 million Canadians from coast to coast, offering a wide variety of financial services.
- Has been challenging the conventions of traditional banking with smarter, faster, and more connected financial experiences since 1970.
- EQB Inc. is the parent company of Equitable Bank, Canada's seventh-largest Schedule I bank by assets.
- EQB Inc. manages approximately $150 billion in combined assets under management and administration.
Equal Opportunity
- EQ is committed to building an inclusive, accessible environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and supported.
- Believes the organization is stronger and people thrive when honouring and celebrating diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives.
- Committed to supporting employee growth, both professionally and personally.
- Provides a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment.
- Offers accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Uses AI to help screen, assess, and/or select applicants, with AI-enabled outputs reviewed and validated by the talent team.
- All candidates considered for hire must successfully complete a criminal background check and credit check.
- An EQ recruiter will contact only those whose skills and experience most closely match the requirements of the role.