Senior Manager, IT Audit

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Job Description:

The Information Technology (IT) Senior Audit Manager will report to the Director (IT Digital and Data) within Internal Audit. The Senior Manager will drive the execution of complex technology and cyber security audit and advisory engagements.

What will you do?

Audit Execution and Management

• Manage audit projects to cover key risks and controls and produce meaningful audit reports that clearly articulate the position on risks, controls and related issues, while meeting Internal Audit’s operational targets related to budget, timeline and quality of execution.

• Complete audit engagement pre-planning activities, including defining scope and developing an audit approach, of audits which are new, highly complex, or unfamiliar.

• Independently and effectively lead process walkthroughs, including end-to-end process mapping, documentation as per IA methodology, control design assessment.

• Conduct technical reviews, gather evidence related to controls. Ensure audit results are gathered and determine the root cause of the problem. Prepare and/or review audit results and findings for presentation to management. Follow-up for corrective action/progress against any reported issues.

Reporting and Stakeholder Management

• Prepare clear, concise, and evidence-based audit reports for senior management.

Risk Assessment and Planning

• Support the Director in performing and conducting comprehensive risk assessment in support of developing the annual audit plan.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Manage and oversee audit teams, guiding junior auditors in their professional development and skill enhancement.

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor’s degree holder in Information Technology, Engineering, Management, Accountancy, or related course with an audit designation (e.g., CISA, CPA, CA, CIA, information security designation (e.g., CISSP) or technology/cloud certification (e.g., AWS/Azure/GCP) highly preferred.

• At least 5 years of solid IT auditing, technology, or data analytics experience in a client-facing, matrix, project-based organization; typically gained through experience at a large or mid-sized organization or prior audit, advisory, consulting, or public accounting experience.

• Strong English communication skills (verbal and written), persuasive and articulate.

• Knowledgeable in infrastructure technology concepts such as those to manage servers, storage, databases, networks, and cloud assets.

• Knowledgeable in cyber security concepts such as web application security, secure network security architecture, penetration testing, Red Team testing, vulnerability assessments, encryption, data loss prevention, coding assessment, cloud security, DDoS protection, and malware protection.

• Demonstrated experience in working with risk and controls.

• Demonstrates skills in the areas of critical and strategic thinking, adaptability, leadership, stakeholder relationship management, and innovation.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively establish and maintain relationships and deal effectively with staff of all levels including functional Directors and AVPs.

Preferred:

• Competent with data analytics techniques and tools to test a hypothesis

• Financial services industry background

Note: For candidates with these skills and experiences, exceptions beyond the usual salary range below may be possible.

What's in it for you?

• Time off giving you the flexibility to focus on the moments that matter including 20 vacation days per year

• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family

• Pension Plan participation starts immediately, and you are automatically enrolled. We help you save more with Sun Life automatic and matching contributions and by including both your salary and bonus when making

• contributions.

• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

• Flexible hybrid work model

• Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives 

• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture 

• We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2025 Best Workplace in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada

• Sun Life ranked one of the 2024 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World on the Corporate Knights’ 2024

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The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.  

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to [email protected].

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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