IT Lead Auditor

IT Lead Auditor

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Job Description

The Lead Auditor / Vice President – Montreal Team Lead conducts IGE (Inspection Générale / Internal Audit) Americas audits supporting all regional activities within the Americas, with specific ownership of CACIB Canada Branch / Crédit Agricole Services and Operations. In addition to supporting regional and global general audit coverage, the auditor performs regional IT / cybersecurity / data coverage, including assessment of the audited activity, performance of tests, analysis and controls, and the issuance of recommendations. He / she is responsible for the timeliness and comprehensiveness of the audit deliverables under the supervision of the IT Audit Supervisor in NY, or another global Audit Supervisor. He / She is accountable for maintaining open communication with stakeholders, drafting the management debriefing presentation and final report, typically leads a team of several auditors, and in most audits also executes control sections.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the risks of the audited activities and validate the related control environment for its design and operating effectiveness
• Review and challenge the processes and controls in view of their respective purpose and mandates as well as the related risks, relying on fact-based and documented audit works
• Verify the audited unit’s compliance with internal policies and procedures and the applicable laws and regulations
• Monitor the fieldwork carried out by the team and adjust the fields of audit to the risks identified
• Maintain close communication with the IGE and stakeholder management on audit progress following the pre-set timeframe
• Notify immediately the Audit Manager / Regional Supervisor / Head of Local Audit of any major control weaknesses (reputational, regulatory, compliance, etc.) identified during the audit review and comply with any escalation policy in the bank
• Manage and organize interviews, debriefing meetings of conclusions with Management impacted by the audit
• Follow up, review and finalize with Management on response to the draft audit report and prepare for the final audit report publication
• Document, communicate, and memorialize audit deliverables in adherence to the IGE Methodology as per the Audit Charter
• Monitor and maintain assigned Auditable Objects (AO) pertaining to the assigned areas of coverage

Team Management

• Define objectives and perform end of assignment assessment for the team allocated during an assignment
• Prepare assignment planning and allocate work streams by team member, and manage projects / tasks / staff and budget resources efficiently
• Ensure collaborative and productive relationship within the team and a good coordination throughout the International Network and with auditees
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the team, providing guidance and feedback to team members

Continuous Improvement and Reporting

Contribute to the ongoing development of IGE’s knowledge and expertise on trading activity / structured business or operations controls, including regulations and guidelines (regulatory watch), auditing standards and best practices; attend industry or CA group events to keep abreast of relevant developments in capital markets and market risk management. Contribute to the creation or update of methodologies and audit processes / guides through iterative dialogue with Methods & Support. Update Auditable Items scorecards in liaison with the relevant Audit Manager. Share any relevant information with the IGE Knowledge communities’ leaders and relevant Audit Partners. Manage resources and schedule of the assignment to achieve the objectives of the audit plan. Contribute to the preparation of the audit plan, in coordination with the local IGE leadership.

Application criteria

Company: Crédit Agricole CIB

About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB): Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment banking arm of Crédit Agricole Group, the 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size, with 8,600 employees in more than 30 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle-East and North Africa. It offers clients a range of products and services in capital markets, investment banking, structured finance, commercial banking and international trade. The Bank is a pioneer in climate finance, serving as a segment market leader. It is committed to diversity and inclusion, and all job offers are open to people with disabilities.

Location & Salary

Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Salary: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00

Employment Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Banking

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