Director, Internal Audit - 5654

Duration: 6 months (possibility of extension)

Location: Toronto or Waterloo - Hybrid 2-3 days in office

*Must be eligible for Reliability Clearance (should have been in Canada for past 5 years)

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders to assess risks, drive audit execution, and contribute to the continued strengthening of the client's control environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead team of 5 auditors through engagement, Resource planning, chair meetings with stakeholders & clients

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for internal audit activities for the portfolio, ensuring proper coverage and consideration of auditing principles and best practices.

• Plan, lead, and oversee complex audit engagements, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to professional standards.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.

• Partner with senior management to provide risk-based insights and practical recommendations.

• Review audit findings, validate management action plans, and monitor remediation progress.

• Support regulatory and compliance-related audits as required.

• Coach and guide audit team members, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.

• Prepare clear, concise reports and presentations for senior management, risk, and audit committees.

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional designation such as CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent is strongly preferred.

• 5-7 years experience in internal audit, risk management, or assurance within a large, complex organization, preferably in insurance or financial services.

• MS applications, Archer, Tableau

• Extensive leadership experience at a senior or director level.

• Strong knowledge of audit standards, risk assessment methodologies, and internal control frameworks.

• Experience in working in a matrix organization with multiple stakeholders. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.

• Ability to operate independently and deliver results in a fast-paced, time-bound environment.

• Proficient in control frameworks (e.g. COSO, COBIT, etc.).