Director, Internal Audit – Technology, Information Security, AI

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About the role

  • Director of Internal Audit leading audits and advisory work in technology and digital risk at Fairstone Bank. Ensuring independence assurance over technology risks including cybersecurity and data management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and delivery of risk-based audits and advisory work across the Bank’s technology and digital risk domains.
  • Provide independence assurance over technology risks across ITGCs, cybersecurity governance, cloud governance, data management, AI, and technology operations.
  • Own and maintain the technology audit universe for core domains: Technology Strategy, Data, and AI, Technology Integration, Software Engineering, Digital Services, Technical Services & Performance, Technology Operations, and Information & Cyber Security.
  • Maintain awareness of technological changes in both external and internal environments including trends in risk management practices and regulatory expectations, and changes in business activities to perform quarterly risk assessments.
  • Lead the annual technology risk assessment, identify appropriate audits to be included in the annual audit plan and help develop the Plan for the Audit Committee approval.
  • Oversee execution and end-to-end delivery of all audit projects, ensuring all documentation and audit reports are complete.
  • Coordinate use of co-sourced technical experts for deep cyber/cloud/AI testing where needed.
  • Deliver balanced and insightful reporting to the Chief Internal Auditor and Audit Committee on technology risk posture, themes, and systemic gaps.

Requirements

  • University degree in information systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Accounting, or related field.
  • Certified Information Security Audit designation.
  • Certifications in Audit: CIA, Risk: CRISC, CGEIT, Security: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, ISO 27001.
  • Cloud: AWS/Azure/GCP security or architecture certifications.
  • Data/Privacy: CDMP, CIPT/CIPM/CIPP, ISO 27701.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience within the Financial Services Industry.
  • Solid Information Technology (IT)/Information Security (IS) audit and/or similar management experience in a regulated financial institution.
  • Strong experience leading audits of information technology, information security, data management, and project management, in conformance with IIA Standards.

Benefits

  • Generous vacation based on your role, statutory holidays, plus 6 wellness days to prioritize your well-being.
  • Competitive base salary plus an annual incentive bonus tied to performance.
  • Robust health and dental coverage through Manulife, as well as virtual healthcare through Dialogue.
  • Group Retirement Savings Plan with up to 7% employer match.
  • Discounts from top retailers via WorkPerks, plus location-based perks like gym memberships and Toronto Bike Share.
  • Gym access at our London and Montreal offices.
  • Education Assistance Program and Fairstone Academy for training and skill development.
  • Parental leave top-up program to help you during life’s big moments.
  • One paid volunteer day to give back to causes that matter to you.

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Lead

Salary

CA$125,000 - CA$150,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud Platform

Location requirements

HybridTorontoCanada

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