SENIOR IT ADVISOR, INTERNAL AUDIT

We are banking at another level.

Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act.

It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC as your employer also means :

Flexible and competitive benefits , including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few

In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days , sick days as necessary , and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1

A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life

Opportunities for learning , training and development , and much more...

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is a real opportunity for a professional who wants to broaden their horizons because the size of our team and its matrix mode of operation offer the opportunity not only to have a 360 view of the organization but to navigate through the different hierarchical levels.

The Senior IT Advisor is responsible for the development, planning, and coordination of IT internal audits and consulting activities required to provide BDC management and the Board of Directors with an independent assessment of risks, the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls / processes in place, and the extent to which BDC’s resources are managed efficiently and economically and the effectiveness of operations.

They, collaboratively with senior management, must analyze and prioritize risks, ensure that BDC objectives are met, and execute and coordinate the overall progress of audit and consulting assignments.

In this role, they will work closely with a team of skilled auditors with diverse backgrounds and expertise in continuous improvement mode.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

Plan and perform IT audit projects based on a risk assessment approach to ensure the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and business processes.

Effectively document all the phases of the audit, including the documentation of process, risks, controls, and deficiencies.

Based on the work performed, prepare audit reports that adequately communicate the audit findings, including the root cause of any observation, and identify opportunities for improvements or process optimization as well as any best practices.

Perform follow-up reviews to validate that process improvement results have been achieved following the previously identified control and process weaknesses.

Participate in elaborating the IT internal audit plan and quality assessment of the Internal Audit department.

Maintain corporate audit independence and objectivity in all assignments while developing and maintaining effective, value-added partnerships (with colleagues, stakeholders, and audit clients).

Assist with defining, developing, and documenting continuous monitoring IT processes to identify potential risks to operating effectiveness and opportunities for fraudulent activities.

Provide ongoing analysis of feedback received from the members of Management to identify new project or service opportunities.

Keep abreast of current developments in technology, auditing and new auditing techniques.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor's degree in IT, accounting, finance, business administration, economy, or related field.

10 years of experience in process review, or IT, risk management, or internal audit.

Experience in financial services, an asset.

Ability to communicate (written and verbally) in both official languages and to maintain effective relationships while providing value-added services.

Ability to produce clear and concise written reports.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail yet, capable of quickly grasping the big picture, addressing concerns and problems, and proposing practical and novel solutions adapted to the environment of the Bank.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and as part of a team.

Strong understanding of IT risks, business risks, and analytical skills to evaluate areas of risks and to develop appropriate solutions.

Excellent knowledge of IT and risk management frameworks, including governance, the three line of defense model.

A professional designation (CISA, CIA, CPA, CFA, etc.), an asset.

Knowledge of data analytics / visualisation software such as Power BI, ACL or IDEA, an asset.

Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers , we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.