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Title:  IT Audit Senior Manager, Cyber

 

 

 

Requisition ID: 232906

Salary Range: 117,400.00 - 224,700.00 

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 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 Cybersecurity and Infrastructure 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.

 


What You’ll Do 

 

  • Act 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.

  • Work with other audit teams as required.

  • Carry out specific IT audit projects, specifically in relation to Information Security, Cybersecurity, IT Infrastructure, Networks, IT Applications.

  • As OIC/AP, oversee the execution, planning, and reporting. Obtain 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.

  • Ensure audit results are gathered and determines the root cause of the problem. Prepare and/or reviews audit results and findings for presentation to management. Follow-up for corrective action/progress against any reported issues. Ensure relevant information that impacts other audit function areas is shared.

  • Support a client focused culture throughout their team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.

  • Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.

  • Plan, document, and seek agreement in advance to the project approach and confirms conclusions upon completion in writing.

  • Ensure Scotiabank standards and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Code of Ethics are maintained in completion of all assignments.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and regulators as required.

  • Interact and coordinate with other groups involved. Complete timely review of workpapers, ensuring internal control weaknesses are clearly documented with recommendations addressing the root cause and are communicated timely to management.

  • Support 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.

  • Support 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 behaviors; communicating vison/values/business strategy; and managing succession and development planning for the team.

  • Meet Department training requirements.

  • Perform risk assessment of IT environments, including general IT controls and automated application controls within information technology systems and underlying IT infrastructure.

  • Evaluate technical controls including but not limited to cybersecurity, disaster recovery, digital, privacy, and cloud security for design and operating effectiveness.



What You’ll Bring 

 

  • University/Post secondary degree in Business or equivalent. Relevant Audit or business certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CISM).
  • At least 7+ years of relevant experience.
  • 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.



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. 
 

Location(s):  United States : New York : New York City

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.  

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.


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