Compliance, Audit & Assurance Lead

Sandbox Mutual Insurance • Saskatoon, SK

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About The Position

As our Compliance, Audit & Assurance Lead, you’ll play a key role in ensuring Sandbox operates with integrity, accountability, and regulatory excellence. Working closely with the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, you’ll lead the execution of our compliance management and assurance activities, supporting audit readiness and promoting strong internal controls. From regulatory tracking to coordinating internal audits, your work will help safeguard our organization and build confidence with leadership, regulators, and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in compliance, audit, accounting, finance, business, risk management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in compliance, audit, internal controls, or assurance roles
• Proven experience executing compliance monitoring and testing programs
• Experience working with or coordinating outsourced internal audit providers
• Working knowledge of insurance industry regulations, including privacy and conduct requirements
• Strong understanding of internal controls, evidence quality, and issue remediation practices
• Ability to review, organize, and assess complex documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present findings and insights
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and compliance/audit tracking tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a deadline-driven environment

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CRMA, CISA, CIPP/CIPT, CIP) are considered an asset
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and committed to fostering a strong culture of compliance and accountability

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining Sandbox’s regulatory compliance management framework
• Maintaining regulatory obligation inventories, compliance mappings, and supporting documentation
• Tracking regulatory changes and supporting impact assessments across the organization
• Designing and executing compliance monitoring and testing activities
• Documenting testing methodologies, results, and remediation plans
• Coordinating outsourced internal audit activities, including planning, scheduling, and evidence management
• Acting as the primary liaison for internal and external auditors
• Tracking audit and compliance findings, action plans, and remediation progress through to completion
• Maintaining the corporate policy inventory and supporting policy governance practices
• Preparing clear and concise compliance and assurance reporting for leadership and governance committees
• Supporting regulatory examinations, inquiries, and audit readiness activities
• Promoting consistent documentation standards and audit-ready evidence across the organization
• Supporting other compliance and assurance initiatives as needed

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary
• Tons of opportunities for professional development – on us
• Great benefits for you and your family, including dental and health spending accounts
• Annual paid vacation time
• A paid Earned Day Off (EDO) every three weeks — that’s like 17 extra days off a year!
• Two paid volunteer days each year
• DC pension plan with 6% employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior