Vice-President, Technology Audit

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IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada managing approximately $271 billion in assets. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.

Mackenzie Investments founded in 1967 is a key part of IGMs business model serving as a comprehensive asset-management partner for Canadian financial advisors and their clients.

At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for the fourth consecutive years and one of Canadas Best Diversity Employers. Our vision and strategy aim to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals.

Join our team to engage in continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment. Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work environment where you spend three days a week in the office connecting collaborating and enjoying quality time with your amazing colleagues! Our Values: Be better; we strive for improvement in everything we do. Be accountable; we foster clarity and are empowered to act responsibly. Be a team; we are united to drive collective impact to achieve our goals.

The Role: The Vice President Technology Audit is a senior executive responsible for leading the strategic direction execution and continuous improvement of the Technology audit function across the enterprise. This role ensures the effectiveness of technology risk management including cybersecurity AI data governance and emerging tech through independent assurance and advisory services. Reporting directly to the Chief Internal Auditor the VP Technology Audit plays a critical role in providing assurance over the organizations risk posture and leading technology audit strategy in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and lead a forward-thinking enterprise-wide technology audit strategy aligned with business priorities and evolving risk landscape.
• Ensure alignment with the enterprises technology risk frameworks the IIAs Global Standards global best practices and regulatory expectations.
• Oversee and continuously evolve methodologies and use of tools by championing the innovation and the integration of technologies such as AI and advanced analytics to enhance assurance and advisory capabilities.
• Develop and oversee the execution of risk-based technology audit plan that aligns with the enterprises digital roadmap.
• Cultivate collaborative relationships and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership partnering closely with first and second lines.
• Provide transparent and actionable reporting to senior leadership the audit committee and the risk committee of the Board.
• Lead develop and inspire a high-performing multi-disciplinary team of technology audit professionals and co-sourced resources committed to continuous learning and future-ready practices.
• Act as a visible and credible representative of IGM Financial in regulatory audit and industry contexts related to technology audit and risk.
  

Qualifications:

• University degree in a relevant field (Technology Business etc.)
• Relevant technology audit or risk certifications/designations (e.g. CISA CISSP CISM CPA)
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in IT audit cybersecurity or technology risk management with at least 8 years in senior leadership roles.
• Ability to travel to/from Winnipeg/Toronto 2-4 times per year.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven executive-level leadership in financial services technology audit ideally within a regulated industry or fast-evolving enterprise environment
• Deep expertise in IT governance cybersecurity data governance and emerging tech including Al Cloud and digital platforms.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex technology risks and audit findings clearly to senior leadership and non-technical audiences translating technical risks into business impact.
• Experience presenting directly to executive and board-level audiences.

Benefits:

• COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION: competitive base salary performance-weighted bonus education/career support option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching component.

• EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: competitive health and dental coverage; employer sponsored coverage for you and your family.

• RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS: voluntary Group RRSP enrolment with employer matching component.

• INSURANCE: employer sponsored short-term disability.

• WORK LIFE BALANCE: paid volunteer days competitive time off including 10 wellness days off WorkPerks discount program hybrid & flex work arrangements.

• INCLUSIVE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY: living our core values: Be a Team Be Accountable Be Better engaging with community through Business Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee-led groups formed around a common interest identity or background).

IGM is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada including racialized persons women Indigenous persons persons with disabilities 2SLGBTQIA community gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please apply by November 21 2025.

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