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Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-orientedTemporary General Internal Auditorwith a strong background in thefinancial services industry particularly withlarge global banking institutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management control and governance processes across the organization. This role requires a deep understanding of banking operations regulatory requirements and internal audit methodologies.
Key Areas of Internal Audit Product Knowledge/ Expertise to look for:
- KEY FOCUS: Canadian AML and Canadian Financial Crimes
- Compliance
- Credit Risk
- Securities/ Wealth
- Risk Management/ ORM
- Finance/ Treasury
- QC/QA
- ICFR/ SOX
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan execute and report on internal audits across various business units with a focus on financial services and banking operations.
- Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls risk management and compliance with applicable laws and regulations (e.g. SOX Basel III OCC FRB).
- Identify control weaknesses process inefficiencies and areas for improvement; recommend practical and value-added solutions.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand key processes and risks and provide insights that support strategic objectives.
- Prepare clear concise and well-documented audit workpapers and reports in accordance with professional standards.
- Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and perform follow-up reviews as necessary.
- Stay current on industry trends regulatory changes and emerging risks in the global banking sector.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field; CPA CIA or CISA certification preferred.
- 3 years of internal audit experience with a strong emphasis on financial services and global banking environments.
- In-depth knowledge of banking products services and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
- Experience with audit tools data analytics and risk assessment methodologies is a plus.
Preferred Experience:
- Possess a strong understanding of internal controls concepts and their application in differentiated client environments specifically within complex global banking organizations.
- Capable of conducting fieldwork independently with guidance from client and project team members while having the opportunity to lead more junior team members and sharing knowledge and coaching on how to execute against project objectives.
- Prior practical experience with understanding and independently assessing policies procedures and controls of our clients business processes.
- Have a fundamental understanding of strategic planning and other business matters helping their project team to identify emerging risks and opportunities.
- Prior practical experience with identifying internal controls assessing their design and operational effectiveness identifying where controls have not operated effectively present potential risk exposures to project team members and assist in the development of remediation plans to support providing remediation guidance to clients.
- Have an understanding of concepts related to reviewing documenting evaluating and testing application controls particularly automated controls on a wide range of externally developed and in house developed software applications across a variety of client business processes.
- Have an understanding of the use of key reports data transmissions input/output data controls and data lineage in business operations.
- Ability to identify and interpret technical findings and draft recommendations that will be presented to a broad range of both business and information technology client stakeholders.
- Exposure to large banking operations and regulatory requirements.
- Familiarity with enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks and governance practices.
- Prior experience working with or auditing large financial institutions such as tier-one banks.
At RSM we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our offer flexibility in your schedule empowering you to balance lifes demands while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past current or prospective service in the Canadian uniformed service; Canadian Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.
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At RSM an employees pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including but not limited to education skills work experience certifications location etc. As such pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Compensation Range: $40 - $60 per hour
Required Experience:
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