Title:  Director, U.S. IT, Application and Data Audit

Requisition ID: 243847

 Salary Range: 157,700.00 - 264,200.00 

Please note that the Salary Range shown is a guideline only. Salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

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

Global Banking and Markets 

Global Banking and Markets (GBM) is a leading Canadian Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a growing platform in the US and Latin America, operating globally for over 100 years. Scotiabank’s strong U.S. presence provides our clients an important bridge to this key global market for trade and investment flows across the Americas and the world. 

Global Banking & Markets provides a full range of investment banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients. Our products include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, corporate banking, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, foreign exchange and precious & metals. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by the Scotiabank Group.  

Be part of an innovative, Global Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a unique geographic footprint that puts capital to work for our clients across industries! We work together to drive ambition for every future! 

Purpose

As the 3rd Line of Defense, Internal Audit provides enterprise-wide, independent, and objective assurance over the design and operations of the Bank’s internal controls, risk management and governance processes. We are professionals who thrive in a challenging environment and work with management to find solutions to address control weaknesses.

The Director, U.S. IT, Application and Data Audit leads and oversees the internal audit activities of this portfolio in support of the Audit Department in executing its global mandate, ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives and all audit activities are conducted / executed / delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

The Director is a dynamic, innovative, and trusted advisor who uses data to deliver industry leading assurance and insights to keep the Bank and our customers safe.

The Director, U.S. IT, Application and Data Audit is a member of the U.S. Audit Management team and the Global IT / Cybersecurity (Cyber) Audit Center of Excellence (COE), responsible for leading and effectively overseeing audit activities across IT, Application and Data in the U.S. and serving as an interface with the U.S. CIO. The incumbent is responsible for determining, and has overall ownership over the audit universe, plans, coverage, and strategy, assessing and opining on remediation of issues and the application and data U.S. control environment. 

This is a critical role within the U.S. and the Global IT / Cyber Audit COE that requires subject matter expertise, leadership, and regulatory knowledge. The incumbent should have extensive knowledge of application and data risks and controls and U.S. regulatory requirements, be proficient in applying risk-based auditing standards, practices, and techniques, and demonstrate a strong working knowledge of the U.S. and Global regulatory environment and emerging risks.

What You'll Do

Acts primarily as Audit Principal (AP) or Officer in Charge (OIC) for assigned audits. May also be a participant on audits.

• Works with other audit teams as required.
• Carries out specific projects or investigations of a complex and/or confidential nature.
• As an OIC/AP, oversees the execution, planning, and reporting. Obtains a thorough understanding of the end-to-end business/unit/process and associated risks, develops an appropriate risk-based audit approach and schedules timing and resources.
• Prepares the Audit Plan strategy, and provides input into the development, completion and reporting of the Annual Audit Plan (and any changes to the plan).
• Continuously conducts risk assessments throughout the year to identify other areas of emerging risk for audit coverage consideration and ensures the latest industry standards and regulatory requirements are incorporated to keep the audit plan current and robust.
• Ensures audit results are gathered and determines the root cause of the problem. Prepares and/or reviews audit review findings for presentation to management.
• Monitors and follows-up for corrective action/progress against any reported issues. Ensures relevant information that impacts other audit function areas is shared.
• Leads and drives a client focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
• Understands how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Plans, documents, and seeks agreement in advance to the project approach and confirms conclusions upon completion in writing. Assists in the due diligence of potential acquisitions.
• Ensures Scotiabank standards and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Code of Ethics are maintained in completion of all assignments.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and regulators as required. Aassesses emerging regulatory expectations and guidelines, and works to continuously strengthen the Audit Program.
• Interacts and coordinates with other groups involved. Completes timely review of workpapers, ensuring internal control weaknesses are clearly documented with recommendations addressing the root cause and are communicated timely to management.
• Conducts ongoing monitoring activities to stay abreast of changes (business/industry/regulatory) / emerging risks / themes or systemic issues that may impact the risk assessment of the audit universe and the audit plan.
• Builds a high-performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset and behaviours; communicating vison/values/business strategy; and managing succession and development planning for the team.
• Meets Department training requirements.

What You'll Bring

• University/Post secondary degree in Business or equivalent. Relevant Audit or business certifications.
• At least 10+ years of relevant experience and knowledge of IT risk and related processes, governance framework, methodology, and risk management.
• IT Audit /Information Security professional designation (CISA, CISSP, Cyber Certified), experience with FFIEC, NIST, ITIL, etc. is preferred.
• Working knowledge of the operations and regulatory environments for each unit as applicable.
• Proven ability to work in high levels of ambiguity and in a rapidly changing environment. 
• Highly proficient at applying Scotiabank methodology and using risk-based auditing standards and practices.
• Strong analytical skills in the use of data analytics or visualization tools.
• Ability to supervise multiple projects at any given time.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong people management and coaching/development skills.
• Demonstrated strong leadership in being strategic, coaching and developing talent.
• Curiosity mindset. 

Interested? 

If your experience is closely related but doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank! 

At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That’s why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture. 

What's in it for you? 

Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work – and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.

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Location(s):  United States : Texas : Dallas

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.  

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