Senior Internal Audit Advisor and IT Specialist

As a senior internal audit advisor and IT specialist, you perform auditing activities and provide support for IT initiatives in collaboration with the first lines of defence. You provide the organization with assurance regarding the level of operational control, preserve operational control, and create added value. You lead and influence practitioners on development projects and innovative initiatives involving multiple sectors. You help develop and recommend strategic directions and business positions for business sectors and support functions. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization’s activities to independently examine governance, control and risk management processes. Present findings to enhance the quality of these activities as needed.

• Advise your partners and colleagues to help them position high risks, plan and develop action plans and monitor the execution of these plans.

• Identify the risks of technological impacts in the integration of solutions for business sectors and support functions, ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory guidelines and frameworks, and ensure alignment with industry best practices.

• Ensure that architecture and implementation allow for the rollout of stable, up-to-date (non-obsolete) and scalable solutions.

• Present results to the managers responsible for audited activities.

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

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What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in IT, computer engineering or a related field

• A minimum of six years of relevant experience

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• CISA, CIA or CISSP certification (obtained or in progress)

• Experience drafting audit reports and making recommendations

• Knowledge of French is required

• Intermediate knowledge of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients

• Proficiency in identifying and documenting IT risks

• Knowledge of application security and applicable methodologies

• Knowledge of IT general controls (ITGC)

• Knowledge of frameworks, benchmarks and standards (NIST, ITIL, COBIT, COSO)

• Knowledge of risk management processes and three lines of defence model

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At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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