Manager, Internal Audit / Governance & Controls (12-Month Contract)
About the role
Manager, Internal Audit / Governance & Controls (12-Month Contract) Our client, a leading Canadian financial institution, is seeking an experienced audit and controls professional to join their team for an initial 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level professional with a strong background in Internal Audit, Governance, Risk, Controls, or Compliance within the banking or financial services sector. The successful candidate will work closely with business leaders and key stakeholders to support governance initiatives, assess control environments, facilitate audit activities, and contribute to ongoing risk management and compliance programs. Location: Downtown Toronto Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days work-from-home Duration: 12 Months
Key Responsibilities: Support governance, risk, controls, and audit-related initiatives across the organization Partner with business stakeholders to assess and strengthen control environments Coordinate and support internal and external audit activities Review processes and controls, identify gaps, and assist with remediation efforts Support regulatory, compliance, and risk management initiatives Prepare governance-related reporting and documentation for senior leadership Collaborate with control owners and business partners to ensure effective control execution Participate in ongoing process improvement and control enhancement initiatives
Qualifications: 5+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, or Internal Controls Previous experience within Banking, Financial Services, Wealth Management, Capital Markets, or a regulated financial environment Professional designation such as CPA, CIA, ACA, CA, CRMA, or equivalent is highly preferred Strong understanding of governance frameworks, internal controls, audit practices, and regulatory compliance Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Proven ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Please Note: This position is focused on business, financial, operational, and regulatory audit/governance activities. Candidates with exclusively IT Audit backgrounds will not be considered.
If you are qualified and interested in this position, please send your resume in MS Word format today to Navneet Kaur at nkaur@ifgpr.com. For other opportunities, please visit www.ifg-global.com.
Not the right fit? Search for Manager, Internal Audit / Governance & Controls jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About IFG - International Financial Group
IFG is a global professional services firm providing customized human capital solutions on a managed, outsourced, project, project-to-hire, contingent and retained full-time search basis. We began our journey by specializing only in the disciplines of finance, accounting, tax and audit. However, with our exponential growth and driven by client demand, our product offerings have widened and today we also service clients and candidates in the areas or sales, marketing (traditional and digital/social) and information technology.
IFG is one of the fastest growing firms in this space in North America. We place tremendous value on understanding the specific needs and requirements of our clients and the unique strengths and desires of the professionals we partner with. We serve as trusted advisors to build lasting relationships with both our clients and the professionals we represent to ensure overall sustained success.
Similar Jobs
Manager, Internal Audit / Governance & Controls (12-Month Contract)
About the role
Manager, Internal Audit / Governance & Controls (12-Month Contract) Our client, a leading Canadian financial institution, is seeking an experienced audit and controls professional to join their team for an initial 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level professional with a strong background in Internal Audit, Governance, Risk, Controls, or Compliance within the banking or financial services sector. The successful candidate will work closely with business leaders and key stakeholders to support governance initiatives, assess control environments, facilitate audit activities, and contribute to ongoing risk management and compliance programs. Location: Downtown Toronto Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days work-from-home Duration: 12 Months
Key Responsibilities: Support governance, risk, controls, and audit-related initiatives across the organization Partner with business stakeholders to assess and strengthen control environments Coordinate and support internal and external audit activities Review processes and controls, identify gaps, and assist with remediation efforts Support regulatory, compliance, and risk management initiatives Prepare governance-related reporting and documentation for senior leadership Collaborate with control owners and business partners to ensure effective control execution Participate in ongoing process improvement and control enhancement initiatives
Qualifications: 5+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, or Internal Controls Previous experience within Banking, Financial Services, Wealth Management, Capital Markets, or a regulated financial environment Professional designation such as CPA, CIA, ACA, CA, CRMA, or equivalent is highly preferred Strong understanding of governance frameworks, internal controls, audit practices, and regulatory compliance Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Proven ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Please Note: This position is focused on business, financial, operational, and regulatory audit/governance activities. Candidates with exclusively IT Audit backgrounds will not be considered.
If you are qualified and interested in this position, please send your resume in MS Word format today to Navneet Kaur at nkaur@ifgpr.com. For other opportunities, please visit www.ifg-global.com.
Not the right fit? Search for Manager, Internal Audit / Governance & Controls jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About IFG - International Financial Group
IFG is a global professional services firm providing customized human capital solutions on a managed, outsourced, project, project-to-hire, contingent and retained full-time search basis. We began our journey by specializing only in the disciplines of finance, accounting, tax and audit. However, with our exponential growth and driven by client demand, our product offerings have widened and today we also service clients and candidates in the areas or sales, marketing (traditional and digital/social) and information technology.
IFG is one of the fastest growing firms in this space in North America. We place tremendous value on understanding the specific needs and requirements of our clients and the unique strengths and desires of the professionals we partner with. We serve as trusted advisors to build lasting relationships with both our clients and the professionals we represent to ensure overall sustained success.