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Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Altis Recruitment

Toronto, Ontario

Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Altis Recruitment

Toronto, Ontario
 
Salary: From 65 to 95 per Hour
 

We’re assisting our client, a well-established Canadian financial institution offering specialized lending and investment solutions, in their search for a Senior Manager of Internal Audit.

 

With a strong focus on innovation, compliance, and risk management, they are committed to supporting customers who may be underserved by traditional financial systems.

 

This is an initial 3 month contract, with both the possibility to extend to 6m or convert to permanent, and is hybrid in downtown Toronto.

 

About the Role

Reporting to a VP, the Senior Manager will play a key role in developing and executing the annual risk-based audit plan. This position will assess the effectiveness of internal controls, strengthen risk management practices, and promote a culture of compliance and continuous improvement across the organization.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, manage, and execute internal audits in line with professional standards and business objectives
  • Review audit work and findings to ensure high quality and alignment with the organization’s strategic priorities
  • Mentor and guide junior auditors, fostering technical growth and strong audit execution
  • Build collaborative relationships with business leaders, risk, and compliance teams to drive open communication and accountability
  • Evaluate internal controls and identify areas for improvement, providing actionable and practical recommendations
  • Support the development of data analytics tools to improve audit efficiency and insights
  • Monitor emerging risks, regulations, and industry developments to ensure audit coverage remains current and effective
  • Contribute to department-wide initiatives and internal audit process enhancements

 

Qualifications & Experience

  • 5–7 years of experience in risk-based auditing, preferably within a large public accounting firm or financial institution
  • Professional designation such as CPA, CA, or CISA
  • University degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
  • Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk assessment, and audit methodologies
  • Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate clear, actionable conclusions
  • Experience working with mortgage systems, GRC tools, and ERP platforms
  • Knowledge of key regulations and guidelines related to the financial services industry
  • Nice to have: experience conducting IT audits (e.g., cybersecurity, data integrity, PCI-DSS, ISO standards)


We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

 

militaryfamilies@altis.com

 

 

Whenever possible, reach out to a named contact rather than a general inbox  - it helps ensure a quicker, more personalized response. If you hit a bounce-back, let us know at

employment.Emploi@cfmws.com

 

 

 

About Altis Recruitment

Welcome on behalf on the Altis Recruitment team! Altis has a long-standing business relationship with the Defence community. For more than 30 years, we have been grateful to work alongside the Department of National Defence and countless military professionals. We know that family members of military personnel often make many personal sacrifices to support their loved ones. We understand that it can be difficult to pursue a career when embracing sudden changes like relocation and deployment. For some, this has meant putting a pause on career goals or professional development. We would like to provide you with everything you need for a successful and confident job search – in addition to access to job opportunities. Download the checklists our experts have created to help you be at your best from application to interview.