Sr IT Auditor

About us:

Peoples Group is a boutique Financial Institution with offices located in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal that has been in the Canadian marketplace for over 35 years. Our mission is to exceed our customers' expectations by providing exceptional customer service backed by extensive product knowledge and experience

Our culture here at Peoples Group is formed by our values; Strength-Based, Relationship Focused, and Passionate Execution. We believe people don't choose a company to work for, they choose a company to join. We also believe that people come first and each day we strive to be willing, trustworthy, and creative. Our employees prioritize risk-based practices and procedures in order to remain risk intelligent and compliant.

About the work environment:

Peoples Group offers a flexible and hybrid work environment. In this role you will work a combination of in-office and remotely from home. Typically, you'll be working regular business hours, Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm with flexibility around start & end times.

Hiring Location:

We are hiring for this position out of our Toronto and Vancouver offices. Successful candidates who apply outside of these areas will be expected to relocate and reside in a location that is within a commutable distance.

About you:

You are an experienced technology auditor or IT risk management professional who is looking for an exciting IT audit role. You are an innovative and solution-oriented strategic thinker and a collaborator who is passionate about solving critical problems to protect and advance business results. You have developed strong business acumen in the areas you support, and you are known for partnering with the business and leveraging resources available to you to help achieve business objectives.

About you / qualifications:

• At least 5 years of direct technology/cyber security audit experience (preferably in a financial institution).
• Knowledge of internal audit processes with a professional audit team using a modern audit risk-based approach and methodologies (experience with a professional services audit firm would be an asset).
• Graduate education in Computer Science, IT, or other related disciplines (post-secondary is preferred).
• A recognized professional Audit designation (CISA, CIA, CCAK, etc.)
• Cybersecurity/IT Risk or other technical professional designation (CISSP, CISM, CEH, etc.)
• Financial services experience with a federally regulated financial institution is strongly preferred, especially from the banking and payments industry.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, facilitation, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong project management skills and experience with an ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently achieve objectives and meet timelines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Committed to working in a team based, self-managed environment and foster open communication across the team.

About the day-to-day:

The Senior IT Auditor will perform IT audit engagements, assess IT controls to ensure effectiveness and efficiency, provide recommendations to address identified issues and collaborate with business partners to assess risks.

• Participate, plan, execute and complete IT audits and IT risk advisory engagements
• Develop rapport and relationships with stakeholders at various levels
• Draft and help finalize clear and concise audit observations and reports
• Translate internal controls and processes into business risks and practical mitigation recommendations
• Discuss audit observations and recommendations with management and obtain collaborative and constructive feedback regarding the proposed adoption and implementation
• Monitor and report progress to meet deadlines and produce quality evidence-based deliverables which meet applicable professional standards
• Maintain well-documented working papers

Annual Compensation:

Peoples Group is pleased to offer employees a competitive annual salary and discretionary profit share opportunity. Salary for this position will vary between $90,000 and $105,000 per year depending on the knowledge, skills, abilities & experience that the chosen candidate possess. As part of our recruiting process, shortlisted candidates will be asked their salary expectations for this position.

Help us get to know you better by answering our application questions! Your participation is an expected and essential part of our selection process.

NOTE: Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest; however only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Peoples Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.