




Job#: 2082480
Job Description:
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented General Internal Auditor with a strong background in the financial services industry, particularly with large global banking institutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes across the organization. This role requires a deep understanding of banking operations, regulatory requirements, and internal audit methodologies.
Key Areas of Internal Audit Product Knowledge/ Expertise to look for:
- KEY FOCUS: Canadian AML and Canadian Financial Crime
- Compliance
- Credit Risk
- Securities/ Wealth
- Risk Management/ ORM
- Finance/ Treasury
- QC/QA
- ICFR/ SOX
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, execute, and report on internal audits across various business units, with a focus on financial services and banking operations.
- Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., SOX, Basel III, OCC, FRB).
- Identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, and areas for improvement; recommend practical and value-added solutions.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand key processes and risks, and provide insights that support strategic objectives.
- Prepare clear, concise, and well-documented audit workpapers and reports in accordance with professional standards.
- Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and perform follow-up reviews as necessary.
- Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks in the global banking sector.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA, CIA, or CISA certification preferred.
- 3+ years of internal audit experience, with a strong emphasis on financial services and global banking environments.
- In-depth knowledge of banking products, services, and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience with audit tools, data analytics, and risk assessment methodologies is a plus.
Preferred Experience:
- Possess a strong understanding of internal controls concepts and their application in differentiated client environments, specifically within complex global banking organizations.
- Capable of conducting fieldwork independently, with guidance from client and project team members, while having the opportunity to lead more junior team members and sharing knowledge and coaching on how to execute against project objectives.
- Prior practical experience with understanding and independently assessing policies, procedures, and controls of our clients’ business processes.
- Have a fundamental understanding of strategic planning and other business matters, helping their project team to identify emerging risks and opportunities.
- Prior practical experience with identifying internal controls, assessing their design and operational effectiveness, identifying where controls have not operated effectively, present potential risk exposures to project team members and assist in the development of remediation plans to support providing remediation guidance to clients.
- Have an understanding of concepts related to reviewing, documenting, evaluating, and testing application controls, particularly automated controls on a wide range of externally developed and in house developed software applications across a variety of client business processes.
- Have an understanding of the use of key reports, data transmissions, input/output data controls, and data lineage in business operations.
- Ability to identify and interpret technical findings and draft recommendations that will be presented to a broad range of both business and information technology client stakeholders.
- Exposure to large banking operations and regulatory requirements.
- Familiarity with enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks and governance practices.
- Prior experience working with or auditing large financial institutions such as tier-one banks.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.