Vice President

The Maples Group (Financial Services)•Montreal, QC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maples Group is seeking a Vice President – Governance & Reporting to join our Internal Audit team in Montreal. This is newly created leadership role is responsible for designing, executing and continuously enhancing the governance, reporting and quality-assurance framework for our global Internal Audit function. Acting as a key architect of our third line of defence, the successful candidate will ensure that Internal Audit delivers clear, timely and data-driven insight to the Audit Committees and key stakeholders, while aligning with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) global Internal Audit Standards. Consistently recognised as one of Montreal’s Top Employers, the Maples Group established our operations in the central downtown area in 2009. Our Montreal office exemplifies our culturally rich and entrepreneurial organisation, with over 300 colleagues from 50 countries collaborating to deliver best-in-class solutions to clients worldwide.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in internal audit within financial services or a similarly regulated environment
Proven expertise in designing and operating an Internal Audit quality-assurance framework; prior responsibility for a QAIP or equivalent is strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of the IIA Standards and associated guidance
Demonstrated success in governance reporting to boards of directors, Audit Committees and regulators, with superior written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail, professionalism and a team first mentality
Experience with data-analytics and automation tools; ability to translate technology opportunities into practical efficiency gains
Strong understanding of risk and control assessment techniques, risk taxonomies and audit-universe construction
Highly organised self-starter, capable of working independently, managing multiple priorities and influencing without direct authority
Excellent time management, organisational, prioritisation and communication skills (fluent written and oral English)

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end Internal Audit governance calendar, including timely preparation and delivery of reporting packs for audit meetings
Produce concise, visually engaging dashboards on audit plan delivery, thematic issues, outstanding audit findings, emerging risks and quality metrics for senior stakeholders and the Audit Committees
Design, implement and maintain a comprehensive Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP) in line with the IIA Standards and local regulatory requirements
Govern the creation, periodic review and formal approval of audit methodology (IA Charter, Internal Audit Procedures Manual, templates and guidance notes) ensuring timely updates for regulatory and professional-standards changes
Operate the escalation framework for delays, scope changes and impediments, ensuring early and transparent communication
Track and report on audit findings, actions and remediation progress
Manage the automation agenda for Internal Audit, including digitisation of audit processes and report templates, exploration of automation technologies, and enhancement of risk-rating methodologies through data analytics and predictive indicators
Serve as Internal Audit’s primary liaison on governance and quality matters with senior management, risk and compliance heads, and external auditors; present complex technical concepts in a clear, business-oriented manner tailored to diverse audiences
Whilst governance and reporting are the primary functions of this role, the candidate may be requested to assist with or conduct audit engagements.