Title:  Subdir Auditoria

Requisition ID: 272699 

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

Senior Audit Manager

Purpose

As the 3rd Line of Defence, 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 Senior Audit Manager assists in leading internal audit activities for Non-Retail Credit Risk Audit  in support of the Audit Department in executing on 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 Senior Audit Manager 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.

Accountabilities

• Acts primarily as Officer in Charge (OIC) as a team member for assigned audits.  May act as Audit Principal (AP) for low to medium complexity audits.
• Works with other audit teams as required.
• Carries out specific projects.
• As 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.
• Ensures audit results are gathered and determines the root cause of the problem. Prepares and/or reviews audit results and findings for presentation to management. Follows-up for corrective action/progress against any reported issues. Ensures relevant information that impacts other audit function areas is shared.
• Supports a client focused culture throughout their team 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Supports ongoing monitoring activities to stay abreast of changes (business/industry/regulatory), emerging risks, and themes or systemic issues that may impact the risk assessment of the audit universe and the audit plan.
• Supports 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.
• Leads and manages end-to-end audits related to the management of credit risk for assigned projects/processes in Global Risk Management, Global Banking & Markets, International Banking and Canadian Commercial Banking.
• Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of the credit risk management end-to-end process and regulatory requirements. Provide strategic insights and recommendations to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls related to the management of credit risk.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations through in-depth understanding of Non-Retail banking units, to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls related to the management of credit risk.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, guiding and enabling critical discussions to align stakeholders and advance shared priorities.
• Support the delivery of transformation initiatives within Internal Audit, with a focus on improving consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness across recurring COE activities.
• Develop and sustain data analytics capabilities to support Non-Retail Credit Risk objectives, broaden assurance coverage, enhance operational efficiency, and generate deeper risk insights.

Education / Experience / Other Information

• University/Post secondary degree in Business or equivalent. Relevant professional certifications, accounting designations (CPA, CIA, CFA, MBA and/or CIA) preferred.
• Over 8 years of relevant experience, either in a credit/lending environment or auditing within this space.
• 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 execute and supervise multiple projects at any given time.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong people management and coaching/development skills.
• Curiosity mindset.
• Excellent knowledge of Credit Risk Management: risk management processes i.e. governance, risk assessment, non-retail risk management life cycle, credit portfolio management, IFRS9 provisioning.
• Strong project and/or audit engagement management capabilities.
• Demonstrates high engagement in both independent work and collaborative contributions to the team.

Working Conditions

• Work in a standard office-based environment; non-standard hours are a common occurrence, especially at quarter end.
• Moderate travel to participate on audit assignments.
• Deadlines and schedule changes are frequent due to unforeseen events.
• Plaza Scotiabank - Miguel Hidalgo

We appreciate your interest. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Location(s):  Mexico : Ciudad de México : Miguel Hidalgo 

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