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Choosing BDC as your employer also means:
Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few
In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1
A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life
Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...
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POSITION OVERVIEW
The Director, Internal Audit is a strategic leader responsible for the development and execution of a risk-based audit strategy, supervision of various simultaneous audit engagements, lead and mentor a team of Audit professionals, and provide strategic guidance to senior management on the design and effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes.
The audit team has a direct impact in helping BDC fulfill its organizational objectives by maintaining an effective control environment, ensuring practices are appropriate to mitigate potential risks and that all employees are upholding the highest ethical standards. Internal Audit activities provide BDC Management and the Board of Directors with independent and objective assurance adequacy and effectiveness of Governance, Risk Management and internal controls and processes.
Internal Audit’s scope spans all functions and activities across the Three Lines, providing a comprehensive view of the entire business through which independent and objectives assurance and advice engagements are deployed. Internal Audit delivers insights that extend beyond traditional assurance, integrating viewpoints, advancing best practices, and fostering strategic opportunities. Through this approach, the Audit team contributes to the strengthening of risk culture and supports achievement of organizational objectives.
CHALLENGES TO BE MET
Provide independent, objective risk assessment and evaluation of the effectiveness of 1st line and corporate function practices, internal controls and governance processes.
Provide independent, objective assurance over the design and execution of the Bank's risk management practices established through 2nd line of defense oversight/challenge, risk infrastructure activities, frameworks, policies, management reporting, and board reporting.
Supervises the execution of audit engagement(s) and performs 2nd level challenge and oversight of professional due care.
Accountable for client impact, satisfaction and definition (and achievement) of valued contribution for each engagement
Lead and mentor a team of audit professionals, fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement. Support individual learning, growth, and development, including competencies to improve the effectiveness and quality of internal audit services.
Accountable for allocation and management of resources across various audit engagements based on available skill-sets, priorities and development plans.
Build and sustain confidence and trust of internal customers, key stakeholders and external auditors/regulators
Build, foster and grow organizational understanding of governance, risks and controls to influence risk culture and facilitate objective achievement.
Define, develop, and document continuous monitoring processes to optimize Audit methodology as well as consider existing and emerging risks.
Drive the exploration and integration of Artificial Intelligence use cases within audit processes to enhance efficiency, strengthen insights, and unlock the potential of technologies to facilitate audit operations and optimize engagement planning and deployment.
Keep abreast of current developments in auditing and new auditing techniques.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
10 - 15 years of internal audit experience within the banking or financial services industry
At least 5 years in a leadership role managing audit teams and programs
University degree (e.g. business, accounting, legal) required. MBA, CPA, CFA, CIA, CISA or related professional designation required.
Proven skills and experience related to adaptability, detail-oriented, internal control, organization and planning, results-oriented.
Inspirational leader with strong interpersonal skills, capacity to build and retain relationships and ability to work with and as part of a team.
Excellent communication skills, in both official languages, and ability to produce clear, concise and effective written reports.
Strong analytical, auditing and problem-solving abilities to evaluate areas of risks and to develop appropriate solutions.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail yet, capable of quickly grasping the big picture, addressing concerns and problems, and proposing practical and novel solutions adapted to the Bank’s needs to achieve objectives.
Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at accessibility@bdc.ca.
While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.