Desjardins | Manager, Internal Audit, Legal and Regulatory Risks

Responsibilities

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• Lead the development, updating and implementation of the legal and regulatory risk audit plan using a risk-based, agile and forward-looking approach.
• Lead strategic, cross-sector assurance and advisory initiatives involving multiple sectors, regulated entities and functions across the organization.
• Ensure diligent, high-quality audits by approving approaches, programs, files and reports, and guiding teams in carrying out complex or strategic initiatives.
• Develop and communicate findings and value-added recommendations founded on a thorough understanding of risks, business priorities and the regulatory environment to support informed decision-making.
• Serve as a strategic partner to senior management and key partners, building trusted relationships and facilitating discussions on governance, risk and control issues.
• Lead the improvement of internal function and practices by optimizing work methods, the use of data and technology, and quality assurance mechanisms to increase the effectiveness and added value of audit activities.

Requirements

• A minimum of nine years of relevant experience, including four years in a management role, ideally in a financial institution or a heavily regulated environment.
• CIA, CPA, CRMA or CISA designation, or a recognized risk management or compliance certification.
• Proven experience in an influential role with experts and executives, supported by professional judgment, credibility and the ability to foster critical and constructive thinking.
• Strong command of risk-based auditing, dynamic planning and practices for monitoring action plans.
• In-depth knowledge of the principles of governance, risk management and internal controls, and the three lines of defence model.
• Experience in executive writing and presenting
• Knowledge of French is required

Desjardins

Desjardins is an employer hiring in India (sector: BFSI / Investments / Insurance).

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in Montréal and Ville-Marie.

• Industry: BFSI / Investments / Insurance