Audit Senior Manager

Purpose Leads and oversees the Audit Function globally ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are executed / delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures. Evaluate internal controls design and execution for the assigned sections/projects/processes/units. Act as Officer in Charge (OIC) for high and moderate complexity assigned projects. Ensure standards and methodology compliance based on risk and application of regulations. The incumbent provides advisory services with high quality and added value to the Unit as part of audit projects or special projects. Accountabilities Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships and knowledge. Leads and drives a customer focused culture throughout their team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, system and knowledge. Understand how the Bank’s Risk Appetite and risk culture should be considered in day‑to‑day activities and decisions. Create and environment in which her/his team pursues effective and efficient operations of her/his respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day‑to‑day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Information Technology Risks and Controls, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the guidelines for Business Conduct. Act primarily as Officer in Charge (OIC) for assigned projects, processes and audits. May act as Audit Principal in some low to medium complexity assignments. Ensure Scotiabank standards and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Code of Ethics are maintained in completion of all assignments. Assist in the development and execution of a comprehensive and strategic audit plan. Ensures auditable entities remains within cycle and conduct ongoing monitoring activities to stay abreast of changes (business/industry/regulatory) / emerging risk / themes or systemic issues that may impact the risk assessment of the audit universe and the audit plan. May also execute assigned audit activities independently as a team member under the direction of the OIC on assignments. Lead the execution, planning and reporting on the assign audit projects. Obtains a through understanding of the business/unit/process and associated risks, develops a risk base audit plan/procedure, and schedules timing and resources. Manages and supervise end‑to‑end audit processes of the execution of the audit and ensure nature and extend of testing is appropriate to support the objective, scope and overall opinion. Completes timely review of workpapers, ensures internal control weaknesses are clearly documented with recommendation addressing the root cause and are communicated timely to management. Ensures audit results are gathered, determine the root cause of the problem and the associated impact and report accordingly. Confirms the audit results with the auditee. Present an overview of the audit results and findings to the line management. Follow‑up for corrective actions/progress against any reported issues. Escalate where necessarily. Ensures audit report are written to a consistent high standard and finalized within established department metrics. Carry out specific projects or investigations of a moderate or high complexity and/or confidential nature. Plan document and seek agreement in advance to the project approach and confirm conclusions upon completion in writing. Manage self‑development by confirming/communicating job expectations, identifying mentors/coaches and enquiring about training needs, ensuring timely competition of performance appraisals, recruiting, interviewing, and selecting candidates, manages assigned staff. Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be incorporate into in day‑to‑day activities and decisions. Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day‑to‑day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML and ATF sanctions and conduct risk. Champions a high‑performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment. Dimensions The incumbent contributes to the development and execution of a risk‑based plan that is dynamic and consistent with the Bank’s business initiatives and strategies and to ensure that open audit issues are followed through to their resolution. The incumbent will also maintain close contact with local regulators and external auditors. The incumbent maintains an open communication with local Business, line management and the various Audit groups in Canada to ensure material findings from audits are escalated as appropriate. Additionally, the incumbent: Supports continuous monitoring and identifying emerging risks/themes within the audit universe and assessing impact on audit plan. Supports Audit projects that may involve other projects/regions. Audit projects vary in complexity and number. Make presentation to other staff to share information for areas of specialization or information obtained in training programs and external courses. Education University degree in accounting, business, finance, economics, engineering or other relevant area. Professional Designation (CIA, CPA, MBA) is a plus. Previous experience in audit or an internal control function. Minimum of 6 years banking or finance experience, including leading audit teams. Strong oral and written communication skills, both in English and in Spanish. Highly proficient at applying risk‑based auditing standards, practices, techniques, processes and methodologies to performance and review of audits. Deep knowledge of the bank operations, its products and services. Experience in operational processes preferably in one of the following areas: contact centers, collections, fraud management, money laundering prevention, or finance. Proven in‑depth experience in data analytics. Financial sector knowledge, including perspective about regulative and competitive panorama. Aptitude for working efficiently in a group environment, including problem solving and multitask skills. Aptitude for working in a changing environment and develop approaches to realize audits in these environments. Ability to supervise multiple projects at any given time. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) to work with staff and management at various levels. Strong people management and coaching/development skills. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in the use of data analytics or visualization tools. Proven ability to work in high levels of ambiguity and in a rapidly changing environment. Bilingual English/Spanish language skills (B2 English level). Working Conditions Work in a standard office‑based environment; non‑standard hours are a common occurrence. Location(s) Colombia: Bogota. Scotia GBS is a Scotiabank Group company located in Bogota, Colombia created to support different processes of the Bank and the development and execution of its global services strategy in 15 countries in the Americas. It is composed of 7 service units. We offer an inclusive, positive work environment, and competitive benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr