Description
A career as a Senior Auditor in the Internal Audit sector at National Bank is a unique opportunity to gain deep insight into the Bank’s operations, develop a comprehensive understanding of its business activities, and contribute to a variety of strategic and high-impact audit mandates.
You will play a key role in the continuous improvement of our processes by leveraging your interpersonal skills, analytical mindset, and expertise in risk management and internal controls.
Your Role
- Actively participate in audit mandates by taking ownership of specific sections or acting as mandate lead
- Contribute to audit planning, including risk assessment and the definition of audit objectives
- Identify key risks related to audited processes and define effective audit strategies, including the use of data analytics to detect trends and anomalies
- Evaluate internal controls, analyze identified issues, and collaborate with stakeholders to determine root causes and propose sustainable improvements
- Draft audit findings with clarity and relevance, ensuring alignment with mandate objectives, and present results to management with impact and precision
- Ensure structured and rigorous follow-up of action plans resulting from internal audit mandates and regulatory recommendations
- Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering smooth collaboration with audit teams, second line of defense functions, and external auditors
Your Team
You will be joining a dynamic team of over 100 passionate professionals within the Internal Audit sector. What sets us apart is our team spirit, enthusiasm, and multidisciplinary expertise.
We work in a stimulating environment that promotes professional development and strong partnerships across all areas of the Bank. Our offices are located at the head office in downtown Montreal, and we offer a flexible work model, including hybrid work arrangements.
Two teams within Internal Audit are currently looking for a Senior Auditor:
- The team responsible for auditing activities related to Personal Banking, Client Experience, and Compliance
- The Professional Support team, which supports all Internal Audit teams by contributing to a variety of mandates across multiple business sectors of the Bank
Our learning-by-doing training programs help you master your role. Personalized training content on topics such as internal audit, risk management, and banking operations is available to support your continuous development. Access to colleagues with diverse expertise and backgrounds further enriches your growth from every angle.
Prerequisites
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 5 to 7 years of relevant experience
- Holder of a recognized professional designation (CPA, CIA, or equivalent), or in the process of obtaining one
- Demonstrated experience in internal or external audit, including planning, execution, and review of audit mandates
- Solid knowledge of audit standards (e.g., IIA, Canadian Auditing Standards) and best practices in risk and control management
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage multiple files simultaneously
- Proven leadership and ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills, results-oriented mindset, and ability to influence
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify and synthesize information
- Proficiency in data analysis and ability to formulate relevant diagnoses
- Collaborative mindset and openness to diverse experiences
- Occasional availability for travel
