Audit Manager, U.S. Risk Management
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. 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.
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. The Audit Manager contributes to the overall success of the Audit Function in support of the Audit Department executing its global mandate, ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team's business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures.
What You'll Do :
- Support the Officer in Charge (OIC) with the execution for assigned audits. This includes completion of audit testing, discussions with management and documentation of work performed.
- May act as Officer-In-Charge (OIC) of low to medium complexity for assigned audits.
- Work with other audit teams as required.
- Execute, plans and reports on the assigned audits. Obtains a thorough understanding of the business / unit / process and associated risks, develops an appropriate risk-based audit approach, and schedules timing and resources.
- Ensure audit results are gathered, determining the root cause of the problem and the associated impact. Drafts reports and issues. Presents audit results and findings for presentation to management.
- Champion a client focused culture 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.
- Ensure Scotiabank standards and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Code of Ethics are maintained in completion of all assignments.
- Stay informed on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry trends. Conveys risk-related information to Officer-in-Charge or Audit Principal and senior management.
- Maintain stakeholder relationships to successfully carry out audit activities.
- Champion a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.
- Meet Department training requirements.
- Assess the design effectiveness of risk management functions, including interaction with the first line and stakeholder and regulatory reporting.
- Review the effectiveness of risk management controls and measurement techniques, KRI / limit design and monitoring, and risk reporting based on a detailed understanding of underlying trading strategies, products and processes.
What You'll Bring :
Technical / Professional qualifications such as MBA, CPA, CFA and / or CIA.4-6 years of progressive experience in capital markets risk management environment.Working knowledge of the operations and regulatory environments for each unit as applicable.Ability to work in high levels of ambiguity and in a rapidly changing environment.Proficient at applying Scotiabank methodology and using risk-based auditing standards and practices.Good analytical skills and proficiency in the use of data analytic or visualization tools.Ability to execute multiple projects at any given time.Developed interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).Good people management and coaching / development skills.Curiosity mindset.Strong knowledge of risk management functions, specifically non-financial risk (e.g., operational risk, RCSA, TPRM, data, model, IT / Cyber), financial (e.g., market, credit, or liquidity / treasury risk) and audit functions. Prior auditing experience in these areas.Strong analytical skills necessary to assess risk exposures and understand risk quantification and valuation methodologies.Ability to quickly understand the risks associated with new products, processes, routines and formulate audit procedures to ensure that the controls are adequate.Location(s) : United States : Texas : Dallas