AVP, Internal Audit
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Hybrid
Compensation: $150,000 to $190,000 base salary, plus eligibility for a discretionary incentive
Language: Advanced written and spoken English communication skills required
About the Opportunity
Our client, an established international financial services organization, is seeking an AVP, Internal Audit to provide strategic and operational leadership across its North American and UK operations. Reporting to the SVP and Chief Internal Auditor, you will lead a skilled audit team responsible for evaluating internal controls, regulatory compliance and organizational risk.
This is an influential role for a collaborative audit leader who can balance strategic oversight with hands-on delivery. You will work closely with senior leaders across Operations, Finance, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Actuarial and IT, helping the organization strengthen its controls and continuously improve how it operates.
What’s In It for You
You will join a values-driven workplace that prioritizes collaboration, professional development and thoughtful leadership. This opportunity offers executive and Board exposure, international scope and the ability to shape audit practices while mentoring and developing a high-performing team.
Your Responsibilities
- You’ll lead operational, financial and compliance audits across Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.
- You’ll help develop and execute the annual risk-based audit plan while maintaining the organization’s audit universe.
- In this role, you’ll coach and oversee Senior Managers, Managers and audit professionals at various career levels.
- You’ll review audit plans, testing, findings, working papers and final reports for quality and consistency.
- You’ll present audit results, emerging themes and recommendations to senior executives and Board-level stakeholders.
- You’ll manage co-sourced audit arrangements and partner with IT Audit on integrated engagements.
- You’ll strengthen internal audit methodologies, quality-assurance programs and internal-control training.
Skills and Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive internal or external audit experience within financial services.
- Insurance or asset-management audit experience is strongly preferred.
- CPA, CIA or equivalent professional designation, or active progress toward the CIA.
- Demonstrated experience leading risk-based audits and managing audit professionals.
- Strong knowledge of IIA standards and regulated financial-services environments.
- Excellent audit-report writing, stakeholder-management and negotiation skills.
- Ability to travel internationally up to 30%, with a valid passport and unrestricted entry into the United States and United Kingdom.
Note from the Hiring Manager
âWeâre looking for a thoughtful audit leader who can build strong relationships, confidently challenge the business and help our team continue evolving.â
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