Chief Advisor Governance Audit
Top Benefits
About the role
Chief Advisor Internal Audit, Non-Financial Risks
Attendance
Hybrid
Job number
27671
Category
Senior Professional
Status: Permanent
Type of Contract
Permanent
Schedule: Full-Time
Area(s) of interest: Finance and accounting, Risk management
Location(s): Montreal
A career as a Chief Advisor Internal Audit, Non-Financial Risks in the Internal Audit team at National Bank, you will contribute to the team's audit mandates and advisory mandates while developing the knowledge of your colleagues in your area of expertise. As a specialized advisor in non-financial risks, you will be expected to lead and/or significantly contribute to mandates related to operational risk governance, corporate governance, the operational resilience program, reputation risk governance, and more.
Working in the Internal Audit team is a unique chance to acquire a transversal understanding of the Bank. In this role, you can use your abilities to navigate ambiguity and to synthesize your ideas and your excellent communication to have a positive impact on the organization.
Your job
- Conduct audits and assessments across the organization, in accordance with an established audit methodology, to provide independent assurance on risk management, control, and governance processes
- Identify key risks, including compliance with regulatory requirements, and assess the effectiveness of governance, processes, and controls in mitigating them
- Analyze issues encountered, highlight significant concerns, and make recommendations to the relevant teams
- In collaboration with first and second line of defense partners, identify root causes and support them in developing innovative and practical solutions
- Present findings and recommendations to senior leaders and managers, and draft audit reports
- Follow up on the implementation of recommendations and assess their outcomes
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with executives and key stakeholders
- Continuously monitor the evolving internal and external environment
- Represent Internal Audit on relevant committees and with regulatory bodies
- Advise and support auditors within your area of expertise
Your Team
Within the Internal Audit sector, you will be part of a team of around 20 professional colleagues and report to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit. Our team stands out for its complicity, enthusiasm, and multidisciplinary skills. We work in an environment that allows us to grow and surpass ourselves while creating strong links with partners from several sectors. Our management practices promote a good life balance, and we adopt a flexible way of working, including hybrid work in the office and remotely.
Our training programs use on-the-job learning to help you master your role. You can access personalized training content on such topics as internal audit, risk management and the Bank’s activities to support your ongoing learning. You’ll also have access to colleagues with a wide range of expertise, experience and backgrounds to enrich all aspects of your development.
Prerequisite
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10 years of relevant experience, OR a Master’s degree in a related field and 7 years of relevant experience
- At least 10 years of experience in audit or risk management within a financial institution and in-depth knowledge of frameworks, applicable regulations, and best practices related to non-financial risks and related topics
- Other combinations of relevant experience may also be considered)
- CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) and/or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) designation
- Comfortable working in ambiguity and managing multiple files simultaneously
- Demonstrated leadership and strong ability to understand business realities, adapt practices accordingly, and influence at various organizational levels
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify and synthesize information for executive-level audiences
- Agile, results-oriented, and able to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary experts
- Strong problem-solving skills and a capacity for innovation
Languages:
English, French
Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.
Skills
- Artificial Intelligence
- Bilingual Communications
- Coaching
- Corporate Governance
- Internal Audit
- Leadership
- Operational Risk Management
- Risk Assessment
- Teamwork
- Cybersecurity
- Empathy
- Learning Agility
- Control Validation
- Assessment of processes and controls
- Reputational Risk
Your benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.
* Health and wellness program, including many options
* Flexible group insurance
* Generous pension plan
* Employee Share Ownership Plan
* Employee and Family Assistance Program
* Preferential banking services
* Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
* Telemedicine service
* Virtual sleep clinic
These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.
Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.
We're putting people first
We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.
We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
Come live your ambitions with us!
Why work at National Bank?
For an environment that supports your career path
There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.
For an inclusive and diverse environment
We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
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About National Bank of Canada
At National Bank, we believe in the potential of each individual, and that even the smallest gestures can make a big difference. When we help others accomplish their projects, we help empower them and the community at large.
We try to make a difference through innovation, but above all, by putting people first. By taking the time to listen and letting our actions speak for themselves. By remaining bold and passionate. By developing lasting relationships as partners and allies.
Together we can achieve great things and create a positive impact.
Want to learn more about us?
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Chief Advisor Governance Audit
Top Benefits
About the role
Chief Advisor Internal Audit, Non-Financial Risks
Attendance
Hybrid
Job number
27671
Category
Senior Professional
Status: Permanent
Type of Contract
Permanent
Schedule: Full-Time
Area(s) of interest: Finance and accounting, Risk management
Location(s): Montreal
A career as a Chief Advisor Internal Audit, Non-Financial Risks in the Internal Audit team at National Bank, you will contribute to the team's audit mandates and advisory mandates while developing the knowledge of your colleagues in your area of expertise. As a specialized advisor in non-financial risks, you will be expected to lead and/or significantly contribute to mandates related to operational risk governance, corporate governance, the operational resilience program, reputation risk governance, and more.
Working in the Internal Audit team is a unique chance to acquire a transversal understanding of the Bank. In this role, you can use your abilities to navigate ambiguity and to synthesize your ideas and your excellent communication to have a positive impact on the organization.
Your job
- Conduct audits and assessments across the organization, in accordance with an established audit methodology, to provide independent assurance on risk management, control, and governance processes
- Identify key risks, including compliance with regulatory requirements, and assess the effectiveness of governance, processes, and controls in mitigating them
- Analyze issues encountered, highlight significant concerns, and make recommendations to the relevant teams
- In collaboration with first and second line of defense partners, identify root causes and support them in developing innovative and practical solutions
- Present findings and recommendations to senior leaders and managers, and draft audit reports
- Follow up on the implementation of recommendations and assess their outcomes
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with executives and key stakeholders
- Continuously monitor the evolving internal and external environment
- Represent Internal Audit on relevant committees and with regulatory bodies
- Advise and support auditors within your area of expertise
Your Team
Within the Internal Audit sector, you will be part of a team of around 20 professional colleagues and report to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit. Our team stands out for its complicity, enthusiasm, and multidisciplinary skills. We work in an environment that allows us to grow and surpass ourselves while creating strong links with partners from several sectors. Our management practices promote a good life balance, and we adopt a flexible way of working, including hybrid work in the office and remotely.
Our training programs use on-the-job learning to help you master your role. You can access personalized training content on such topics as internal audit, risk management and the Bank’s activities to support your ongoing learning. You’ll also have access to colleagues with a wide range of expertise, experience and backgrounds to enrich all aspects of your development.
Prerequisite
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10 years of relevant experience, OR a Master’s degree in a related field and 7 years of relevant experience
- At least 10 years of experience in audit or risk management within a financial institution and in-depth knowledge of frameworks, applicable regulations, and best practices related to non-financial risks and related topics
- Other combinations of relevant experience may also be considered)
- CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) and/or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) designation
- Comfortable working in ambiguity and managing multiple files simultaneously
- Demonstrated leadership and strong ability to understand business realities, adapt practices accordingly, and influence at various organizational levels
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify and synthesize information for executive-level audiences
- Agile, results-oriented, and able to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary experts
- Strong problem-solving skills and a capacity for innovation
Languages:
English, French
Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.
Skills
- Artificial Intelligence
- Bilingual Communications
- Coaching
- Corporate Governance
- Internal Audit
- Leadership
- Operational Risk Management
- Risk Assessment
- Teamwork
- Cybersecurity
- Empathy
- Learning Agility
- Control Validation
- Assessment of processes and controls
- Reputational Risk
Your benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.
* Health and wellness program, including many options
* Flexible group insurance
* Generous pension plan
* Employee Share Ownership Plan
* Employee and Family Assistance Program
* Preferential banking services
* Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
* Telemedicine service
* Virtual sleep clinic
These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.
Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.
We're putting people first
We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.
We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
Come live your ambitions with us!
Why work at National Bank?
For an environment that supports your career path
There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.
For an inclusive and diverse environment
We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
Come live your ambitions at National Bank - YouTube
Photo image of National Bank of Canada
National Bank of Canada
2.65K subscribers
Come live your ambitions at National Bank
National Bank of Canada
Join our talent community
Sign up to get information on what’s new for your career and our events.
Access your profile
Complete your profile for a personalized experience and search made easy with job alerts relevant to you.
About National Bank of Canada
At National Bank, we believe in the potential of each individual, and that even the smallest gestures can make a big difference. When we help others accomplish their projects, we help empower them and the community at large.
We try to make a difference through innovation, but above all, by putting people first. By taking the time to listen and letting our actions speak for themselves. By remaining bold and passionate. By developing lasting relationships as partners and allies.
Together we can achieve great things and create a positive impact.
Want to learn more about us?
For advice on your personal finances, visit: nbc.ca/advice For advice on your business, visit: nbc.ca/business For career opportunities, visit: jobs.nbc.ca For all the latest news, visit: nbc.ca/news
By clicking "Follow" above, you may receive communications from National Bank, either in your LinkedIn inbox or by other means via LinkedIn, about products and services that could interest you. Learn more at: www.nbc.ca/socialnetworks.