Senior Internal Auditor - Risk & Advisory

Take a central role The Bank of Canada has a vision to be a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in our environment. Building on the principles that have always guided us – excellence, integrity and respect – we strive to be forward-looking and innovative, to welcome people with diverse perspectives and talents, and to earn trust by living up to our commitments and by clearly explaining the intent of our policies and actions. With our defined-benefit pension plan, benefits, and high flexibility for work life balance - find out more about why we are annually ranked as one of Canada's top employers: Working Here - Bank of Canada Find out more about the next steps in our Recruitment process . In addition to the position being staffed, this competition may be used to fill similar opportunities (Regular or Term) that become available at the same job grade. If you’re interested in this type of role, we encourage you to apply. What You Will Do As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will support management and the Board by assessing risk management, internal controls, and governance across financial, operational, compliance, and technology-enabled environments. You will contribute to audits of critical operations, financial and compliance processes, and the systems and data that support them. You will also assess whether key controls are well designed and operating effectively across these areas. More Specifically, You Will develop and maintain proactive, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders by understanding their objectives and risk exposures and supporting constructive, value-added audit outcomes perform sound preliminary risk and control assessments in line with direction provided by Audit management develop engagement objectives, scope, and audit programs based on an understanding of business conditions, risks, processes, and the systems that support them apply a variety of audit practices to obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence use sound judgment and business knowledge to identify root causes and formulate recommendations that improve risk management, controls, and governance leverage AI, data analytics and/or visualization techniques, where appropriate, to enhance audit insights, efficiency and communication plan and prepare audit communications with input from senior colleagues, including briefing decks, dashboards, audit reports, and practical recommendations for different audiences monitor external trends such as emerging risks, technologies, regulatory expectations, and audit practices, and identify opportunities to improve audit products and services contribute to ongoing quality assurance and continuous improvement practices within the Audit team, including refining audit methodologies, templates, and ways of working to enhance consistency, efficiency, and value to stakeholders What You Need To Succeed The strengths that make someone successful in this role can show up in different ways. We value a solid foundation in risk management, sound professional judgement, strong communication skills, curiosity, and a commitment to continuous learning. You have experience leading or executing audits, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, analysis, root-cause identification, and practical recommendations that strengthen risk management, controls, and governance across financial, operational, compliance, and/or technology-related areas. You have good knowledge of internal control, risk management, governance, and audit frameworks, including COSO and other relevant financial, operational, compliance, or technology frameworks. You are driven to deliver high-quality work on time. You bring critical thinking, strong analytical skills, and a continuous-improvement mindset. You can conceptualize and solve problems, manage multiple assignments, and communicate effectively while building strong working relationships. Nice-to-have CIA, CPA, CISA or similar designation Experience in financial, operational, compliance, performance, or advisory audits Experience working in complex, cross-functional, or technology-enabled environments Experience with process improvement, technology-related controls, cyber risk, data risk, or other specialized risk areas Experience using data analytics, AI and visualization tools, such as Power BI or IDEA Your Education And Experience The position requires a relevant university degree and a minimum of three years of recent and relevant work experience, with demonstrated progression in responsibility, judgement, and complexity of work in compliance, audit, risk, financial, operational, and/or technology-enabled environments. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Innovative Mindset We value candidates who demonstrate adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn new technologies, including AI and digital tools. We seek individuals who can think critically about data, question existing processes, and find ways to simplify our work while embracing change and new ways of doing things. Language requirement T he Bank’s work environment is conducive to the use of both of Canada’s official languages - English and French. The position language requirement is Level 5 (Fully Functional). If a qualified candidate who meets the language requirement of the position is not found, a qualified candidate who does not meet the language requirement may be considered. Training may be provided to help reach the required level. Both bilingual and unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. What You Need To Know Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Secret Relocation assistance may be provided, if required Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. Hybrid Work Model The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a portion of each month as part of the Bank’s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of 12 days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office. What You Can Expect From Us This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider . Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $94,193 to $110,816 (job grade 16) The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at 5 to 7% of your base salary. The Bank offers additional performance pay (3%) for those who exceed expectations. Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay. Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health, dental disability and life and/or accident insurance coverage that meets your needs Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement Indexed, defined-benefit pension We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Assess risk management, internal controls, and governance across financial, operational, and technology environments to support management and the Board. Develop audit programs, identify root causes, and leverage data analytics to provide value-added recommendations for improvement.

Requires a university degree and at least three years of relevant experience in audit, risk, or compliance. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of COSO frameworks and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

• Defined-benefit Pension Plan • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Disability Insurance • Life Insurance • Accident Insurance • Performance Pay • Purchasable Extra Vacation Days

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• Internal Audit
• Risk Management
• Internal Controls
• Governance
• Data Analytics
• Root Cause Analysis
• COSO Framework
• Audit Planning
• Stakeholder Management
• AI Implementation
• Financial Auditing
• Compliance Auditing
• Operational Auditing
• Technology Auditing
• Critical Thinking
• Analytical Skills

• Finance & Accounting
• Government & Public Sector
• Consulting
• Data & Analytics
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 23, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Office presence

3 days per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level