Senior Manager, IT Risk Assurance & Automation
About The Position
As the Senior Manager, IT Risk Assurance & Automation, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping and executing Vancity’s Internal Audit technology strategy. You will oversee the development and delivery of technology risk audit and advisory plans, ensuring the organization stays ahead of emerging risks, regulatory expectations, and digital transformation needs. This role will lead the adoption of automation, artificial intelligence, and data analytics within Internal Audit, enabling a more proactive, insight-driven approach to risk assurance. We are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking leader with deep expertise in IT risk, audit practices, and transformation initiatives who can drive innovation while maintaining strong governance and stakeholder trust.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field; advanced degree considered an asset
- Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in IT audit, risk assurance, or technology risk management
- Strong knowledge of IT risk frameworks, governance, and regulatory requirements
- Experience leading internal audit or assurance programs within complex organizations
- Proven track record of delivering transformation initiatives involving automation, AI, or data analytics
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or CISSP
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing teams and influencing senior stakeholders
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to present to executive audiences
Nice To Haves
- Experience within financial services or highly regulated industries
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and modern audit practices
- Exposure to emerging technologies such as machine learning or advanced analytics
Responsibilities
- Leading the development and execution of the Internal Audit technology and transformation strategy aligned with enterprise objectives
- Translating technology risk assurance strategy into annual audit plans and schedules, ensuring optimal resource use
- Driving transformation initiatives including automation, AI adoption, and data analytics to modernize audit practices
- Overseeing delivery of the annual technology audit plan and adapting to emerging risks in real time
- Leading and directing technology assurance and project advisory engagements across key transformation initiatives
- Ensuring high-quality, risk-based audit programs that provide meaningful assurance and insights
- Building strong relationships with technology leaders, co-sourced partners, and senior stakeholders
- Supporting the development of audit opinions related to technology risk and contributing to overall Internal Audit reporting
- Coaching and developing internal audit team members while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
Benefits
- Competitive rewards and benefits
- Flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually
- 3-4 weeks of vacation per year, with additional days earned over time
- 2 extra stat holidays, plus care days for personal or family illness
- Immediate health coverage (health and dental benefits begin on hire date, with three levels of coverage)
- Defined Benefit Pension
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
