Audit Manager, IT Audit

Requisition ID: 206566

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Purpose of Job

Lead and conduct risk-based IT audits following the bank's audit methodology

Key Job Accountabilities

• Plan and lead collaborative risk-based IT infrastructure audits of low to moderate complexity and conclude whether risks are appropriately managed through the existence of effective controls.

• For those audits where the auditor assumes a supervisory role, the auditor is expected to develop a comprehensive audit plan clearly outlining the objective, scope, deliverables, approach, resources, and schedule.

• Follow the Audit Standard Guidelines of the Bank and specific application, project, and operations audit methodologies.

• Ensure that audit conclusions and recommendations are properly supported by an orderly accumulation and analysis of documented audit evidence, and that the audit report content is clear, concise and supported by the audit work completed.

• Perform accountabilities with minimal supervision and provide audit management and audit client with regular status updates of the assignment. The incumbent is expected to seek and obtain direction, perspective and resources as required to complete the assigned audit on time and within budget.

• Prepare and deliver effective presentations to clients at audit opening and closing meetings as a means of communicating and gaining their agreement and understanding of audit plans and audit results.

• Prepare and discuss audit findings with client senior management; identifying significant issues in a business context, working with audit clients to identify and recommend feasible solutions.

• When required, prepare and present effective presentations on various audit and technology related matters to share information and demonstrate expertise.

• Establish and maintain positive a professional relationship with audit clients.

• Maintain competency in IT availability and information security through ongoing professional development and staying abreast of technical matters in the industry.

Skills, Experience and Functional Competencies

Five years of hands-on IT infrastructure and information security experience, including a mix of the following:

• Knowledge and hands-on experience with a variety of baseline IT processes, including some of the following: IT asset management, change management, identity and access management, incident and problem management, continuity management, availability, performance, and capacity management.

• Knowledge and hands-on experience with a variety of technology platforms, including some of the following: operating systems, databases, middleware, networking, ABMs, workstations and mobile devices, and Cloud technology.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in the assessment of threats and risks over IT processes and assets.

• Working knowledge of primary Bank business areas (e.g., retail banking, wealth management) would be an asset.

• Fluency in Spanish would be an asset.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.