Senior IT Auditor, Assurance & Advisory
$123,000–$140,000 year
On-siteToronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaOn-siteFull Time$123,000–$140,000 yearSenior LevelFINANCEMedium
Full TimeSenior LevelMediumFINANCE
Job Summary
Plan and execute audit scope coverage, fieldwork, and testing for applications and infrastructure to verify effective controls and mitigate risks. Document audit findings, draft reports detailing business impacts, and assist stakeholders in developing action plans for control enhancements. Work alongside business auditors to deliver integrated audits, providing real-time advisory feedback on cybersecurity, cloud computing, and data governance initiatives. Engage stakeholders to validate findings and ensure timely closure of agreed improvements while monitoring Bwise incidents and emerging risks. Coordinate activities with external auditors and the broader technology audit team to deepen the technology audit footprint across the organization.
Required Qualifications
- Current work authorization for Canada
- Full-time regular employment status
- 5+ years related experience
- University degree (BS/BA in accounting, computer science or other IT-related field) or equivalent work experience
- CISA/CISM or equivalent certification
- CISSP or Security related certifications
- Experience in leading IT application and infrastructure related audit engagement throughout an audit cycle from planning to reporting
- Experience preferably in financial services (i.e., asset management, brokerage)
- Deep experience with most common operating systems (Windows, Linux, iOS, Android) and databases (Oracle, SQL as well as cloud-based database, i.e., Snowflake)
- Experience with enterprise cloud infrastructures such as Amazon Web Services, Office 365, and Azure
- Sustained hands-on technical experience working in cybersecurity and ransomware
- Strong understanding of emerging technology (AI/ML)
- Expert knowledge and extensive experience related to technology controls and risks associated with products across asset management
- Strong knowledge of audit principles, frameworks and standards such as IIA, ISACA and NIST standards
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and concise at all levels
- Strong client management skills
- Problem-solving skill
- Ability to respond effectively to changing business needs
- Ability to build strong relationships and influence senior stakeholders
- Excellent organizational skills
- Delivery focus
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- High energy, positive attitude and goal driven mindset
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Ability to lead and participate in the planning and execution of audit assignments
- Ability to produce findings and draft reports for presentation to Senior Management
- Ability to document audit testing using best practices
- Ability to form conclusions based on the outcome of testing
- Ability to identify areas in need of improvement
- Ability to assist Technology in the development of an action plan
- Ability to keep Internal Audit and stakeholders management fully informed of the progress of all assignments
- Ability to follow-up issues to ensure that all agreed improvements have been actioned
- Ability to deliver 'integrated' audits by testing specific IT general and application controls supporting business process
- Ability to provide advisory type of services to stakeholders
- Ability to quickly develop an understanding of management requests / projects
- Ability to provide real time feedback and recommendations to assist business mitigating risks
- Ability to draft audit reports that provide a clear description of issues identified, related business impact, and proposed action plans/control enhancement opportunities
- Ability to engage with stakeholders for the validation and timely closure of audit findings
- Ability to perform business unit risk assessments
- Ability to evaluate business initiatives, organizational and regulatory changes
- Ability to identify any audit gaps and control weaknesses within the information technology audit universe
- Ability to work with business stakeholders to assess, identify risks, advise and consult on a wide variety of technology related topics
- Ability to monitor and research on all relevant Bwise incidents
- Ability to provide updates on emerging risks
- Ability to coordinate audit activities with the external auditors and the broader FIL technology audit team
- Ability to work on a flexible hybrid schedule
- Willingness to work at 483 Bay Street in Toronto until approximately late 2026
- Willingness to work at the new Mississauga office at 3 Robert Speck Parkway after late 2026
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in asset management, brokerage, or financial services (preferred over general experience)
- CISSP or Security related certifications (listed as a plus)
- Data analytics skills
- Application programming skills
- Agile auditing experience
- Crypto & blockchain knowledge
- Experience with emerging technology (AI/ML) (listed as a plus)
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