Peoples Group is a boutique Financial Institution with offices located in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal that has been in the Canadian marketplace for over 30 years. Our mission is to exceed our customers' expectations by providing exceptional customer service backed by extensive product knowledge and experience.
Our culture here at Peoples Group is formed by our values; Strength-Based, Relationship Focused, and Passionate Execution. We believe people don't choose a company to work for, they choose a company tojoin. We also believe that people come first and each day we strive to be willing, trustworthy, and creative.
About the work environment:
Peoples Group offers a flexible and hybrid work environment. In this role you will work a combination of in-office and remotely from home. Typically, you'll be working regular business hours, Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pm with flexibility around start & end times.
About you:
You are an experienced Internal Audit and risk management professional who is looking for something different than traditional Internal Audit roles. You are a dynamic, innovative and solution-oriented strategic thinker and a collaborator who is passionate about advancing governance, Risk and Control practices to drive business results. You have developed strong business acumen in the areas you support, and you are known for partnering with the business, and leveraging resources available to you to help achieve business objectives. You are now seeking an opportunity to join a newly created advisory function within the Internal Audit department of an entrepreneurial and multi-faceted organization and play a critical role in this organization's growth journey.
About you / qualifications:
- At least 5 years of Internal Audit and/or consulting experience with a focus on advancing governance, Risk and Control practices.
- At least 2 years leading and/or working independently on scoping, planning and executing advisory engagements.
- Post secondary education in a relevant field, combined with a recognized professional designation, such as a CA / CMA / CGA / CIA / CISA / PMP / GRCP / CRM / etc.
- Knowledge of Internal Audit processes using a modern audit risk-based approach and methodologies (experience with a professional services audit firm would be an asset).
- Strong critical thinking, problem solving, facilitation, communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to analyze complex business issues, understand and leverage data, build tailored and practical solutions, and translate them into concise, actionable and impactful recommendations.
- Proven record of working effectively across various levels of management, including senior leadership.
- Strong organization, planning and project management skills and ability to execute effectively in dynamic environments, and under tight timelines.
- Advanced working knowledge of MS Office, data analysis, visualization and presentation tools (ex. Power BI).
- Financial services experience with a federally regulated financial institution is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with OSFI regulations and key business processes (e.g. strategic planning, third party management, performance management, project management, corporate governance, risk management, and / or other areas, standards and frameworks) would be greatly beneficial.
- Strong IT knowledge would be an asset.
- Develop rapport and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders at various levels
- Work independently to plan, execute and complete governance, Risk and Controls advisory engagements.
- Translate internal controls and processes into business risks and practical mitigation and/or improvement recommendations.
- Discuss observations, improvement opportunities and recommendations with management and obtain collaborative and constructive feedback regarding the proposed adoption and implementation.
- Develop clear audience-specific recommendations and reports.
- Monitor and report progress to meet deadlines and produce quality evidence-based deliverables which meet applicable professional standards and regulatory requirements.
Peoples Group is pleased to offer employees a competitive annual salary and discretionary profit share opportunity. Salary for this position will vary between $75,000 and $115,000 per year depending on the knowledge, skills, abilities & experience that the chosen candidate possess. As part of our recruiting process, shortlisted candidates will be asked their salary expectations for this position.
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NOTE: Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest; however only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Peoples Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.