Director - Technology Audit

Mackenzie Financial Corporation•Toronto, ON

5d•CA$128,000 - CA$178,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director IT Audit is an integral part of the Internal Audit team. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role and provide oversight and operational leadership of risk-based internal audits across IGM’s applications, technology infrastructure and third-party relationships. This individual will be instrumental in our continued transformational efforts and the elevation of the IT audit function and will report to the VP, IT Audit. The Director IT Audit provides independent assurance and advisory services over enterprise data, system portfolio delivery (including artificial intelligence (AI) projects) and cybersecurity risks for sophisticated multi-Cloud technology infrastructures. This includes assurance over technology risks in integrated audit engagements with business audit teams. The scope of assurance covers both first- and second-line activities. You will lead a specialist team of IT audit resources (including co-sourced resources) and are expected to assume people leader responsibility for one or more individuals on the team.

Requirements

Deep knowledge of IT risk and control frameworks (COBIT, NIST).
Strong understanding of cybersecurity, cloud architecture, and enterprise systems.
Experience auditing large-scale technology programs, including Agile and DevSecOps environments.
Familiarity with risks in wealth and asset management.
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to articulate complex risk issues clearly and influence decision-making.
Proven leadership in managing and developing high-performing teams.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
University degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Accounting, Business, etc.).
Professional certifications in audit /assurance service management (such as CIA, CISA) and/or information security (such as CISSP, CRISC, or CISM).
7+ years of leadership experience in IT Audit or IT Risk.

Nice To Haves

Experience leveraging data analytics and AI in audit delivery is highly desirable.
Prior experience in managing audit delivery through a co-sourced audit relationship is highly preferred but not mandated.
AI audit-related certifications (e.g., ISACA AAIA) are an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead execution of key IT audits, ensuring coverage of key technology risks and alignment with enterprise priorities.
Deliver high-quality audit and advisory engagements, including clear, concise reporting of findings and recommendations to senior executives.
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including CIO, CISO, Technology Risk, and external auditors.
Provide subject matter expertise in integrated business audits involving technology risk.
Oversee audit team performance, providing coaching, direction, and quality review.
Drive innovation in audit practices through data analytics, automation, and AI-enabled techniques.
Contribute to the development of frameworks aligned with leading standards (e.g., NIST, COBIT, IIA).
Foster a high-performance team culture focused on engagement, inclusion, and continuous development.