Job Description

Internal Audit (IA), a division within RBC, provides independent, objective risk assessment and evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management practices, internal controls and governance processes for all areas of RBC. While remaining independent and objective, IA works with Management in achieving business objectives by ensuring appropriate remedial action takes place to improve operations in areas with identified weaknesses.

The Centralized Testing Group operates within IA under a cross functional auditor resource model to support various internal audit engagements, regulatory engagements, risk monitoring efforts and other operations within the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) Group.

As an IT Senior Manager Audit Lead in the Centralized Testing Group (CTG), you will work with the Business & IT Audit Team on a rotational basis to co-lead and execute audit engagements and other projects to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and corporate governance processes. 

What will you do?

IA Business & IT Audit Team

• Using a risk-based approach, co-lead all aspects of core assurance audits including planning, execution and reporting and other projects. 
• Develop and execute audit programs and procedures to assess design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Manage a team of professional auditors assigned to the engagement and review all audit work for sufficient scope, accuracy and alignment with Internal Audit methodology. Ensure adequate coverage of key risk areas to support an overall opinion on internal controls and risk management practices to Senior Management.
• Manage assigned working papers and ensure the sufficiency and appropriateness of the evidence obtained to support the conclusion.
• Draft audit issues and support management in developing robust action plans to address identified control deficiencies, as well as overall audit conclusions based on control strengths and weaknesses.
• Contribute to development and execution of quarterly Continuous Risk Monitoring (CRM) to produce risk and control insights for business partners and increase Audit’s efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contribute to the annual audit planning including auditable entities risk assessment process where needed. Identify opportunities for Internal Audit to provide assurance or advisory services consistent with its role to evaluate and improve risk management, control, and governance processes. 
• Build and maintain effective, positive, authentic and transparent working relationships within Audit, and key business stakeholders.

Centralized Testing Group

• Contribute to the continuous improvement and evolution of the IT Senior Manager Audit Lead role through post audit engagement retrospectives
• Support Senior Director, Director and Senior Managers as needed
• Participate in team events:  Chief Operating Officer and CTG All Hands meetings, CTG Leadership events, team socials

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience preferably in a large financial institution, Audit, Compliance, Risk Management functions, or the Big Four Consulting/Accounting firm. 
• Deep understanding of risk management, risk and control concepts, with ability to evaluate materiality and significance of deviations, as well as strength of management practices.
• Ability to quickly understand the risks associated with new services, products and processes to formulate practical audit procedures.
• Knowledge to identify and test IT general controls and IT automated controls/business process controls
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Strong emotional intelligence: leadership skills to motivate and deliver in a team engagement environment; and ability to multitask, prioritize and adapt to a fast-changing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with experience interacting with Senior Management and Executives.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, time management and organizational skills and demonstrated critical thinking. Ability to clearly articulate complex matters into simple terms.

Nice-to-have

• 5+ years of experience working within or auditing Technology with a good understanding of the risks associated with these services, products and processes. 
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure – operating systems, database, clouds; Cyber tools for access, security events, and technology processes related to technology supplier risks, enterprise architecture, technology governance and data governance.
• Post-graduate degree (e.g. MBA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Experience in a financial institution, external audit firm, or technology company, dealing with multiple business platforms, business processes, geographies, and legal entities.
• Flexible mindset, with the ability to learn quickly and leverage skills in a dynamically changing environment.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We operate collaboratively in an office environment where we are onsite 3-4 days per week. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, supportive, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities for growth, and opportunities to redefine audit approaches
• Excellent exposure to communicate with various business partners and stakeholders

Job Skills

Adaptability, Auditing,  Communication, Detail-Oriented, Internal Controls, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Long Term Planning, Results-Oriented

Job Skills

Additional Job Details

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.