Haventree Bank is a private Canadian Schedule 1 bank specializing in alternative mortgage programs and insured GIC deposits. We help hardworking Canadians from coast-to-coast achieve homeownership by offering flexible mortgage solutions. Our insured GIC deposits offer competitive rates and are available through a variety of wealth management platforms.

About Haventree Bank

Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Haventree Bank (Haventree) is a mission driven alternative mortgage lender. The name Haventree is representative of the bank’s mission to help its customers find a place of refuge and to lay down new roots for the future. Haventree exists to be a catalyst of financial security and upward mobility for Canadians who are underserved by the traditional financial system.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the VP, Internal Audit (IA), the Internal Audit Senior Manager plays a key role in supporting the VP, IA developing and executing the annual risk-based audit plan. This role assesses the effectiveness of first and second lines of defense in mitigating risk, while fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement across the organization.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in high-level reporting and planning, including: the annual risk-based audit plan and the quarterly audit committee report
• Plan and execute project and team management responsibilities including review of work to ensure quality and alignment to business goals
• Mentor and support junior auditors through continuous coaching, fostering professional growth and enhancing audit quality
• Champion the development and maintenance of data analytics for assigned audit areas
• Develop strong working relationships with senior non-executive management and the 2nd line’s risk and compliance teams
• Analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of control environment; Identifying control gaps and provide practical recommendations
• Conduct risk assessments and identify controls in place to mitigate identified risks
• Design and perform audit procedures to evaluate design and operational effectiveness of controls
• Document the results of audit work in accordance with Haventree Bank’s Audit Methodology and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards
• Assess, evaluate and promote compliance to internal policies
• Research emerging or technical subjects when required to support audits (e.g. Basel III, OSFI Guidelines, credit risk, etc.)
• Contribute to (and where appropriate lead) wider IA initiatives and projects

Qualifications & Experience:

Degrees, Diplomas & Certifications:

• Professional accounting and/or relevant designation (CPA, CA, CISA)
• University degree in business, accounting or other relevant fields

Years and Range of Experience Required to Perform the Job:

• The position requires 5-7 years’ experience in risk-based auditing with a large public accounting firm or equivalent institution and have working knowledge of the financial services/residential mortgage industry and business.
• The position is required to work across the origination and identify risk and design effective internal controls.
• The IA Senior Manager is required to work across the organization and champion risk-mitigation and compliance with internal policies.
• The role requires the ability to analyze and evaluate complex financial data drawing meaningful conclusions to support internal audit assessments and decision-making.
• Internal Contacts: This role collaborates with the below individuals to understand internal processes, communicate audit findings, and finished reports: Senior Management, Department Heads, Managers, Staff Contributors.
• External Contacts: This role collaborates with third-party vendors and external auditors on internal process, findings, and finished reports
• Experience in working with mortgage underwriting/servicing systems; Governance, Risk & Control (GRC) software and ERP accounting software.
• Knowledge on key regulations and legislation affecting the residential mortgage business (e.g. OSFI, AML, Residential Mortgages - B20)
• Nice-to-Have - Experience conducting IT audits, including assessment of application controls, cybersecurity measures, data integrity, and compliance with regulatory frameworks such as OSFI, PCI-DSS, and ISO standards.

While we thank everyone for their interest in Haventree Bank, please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Haventree Bank is committed to providing accommodation when needed. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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