Senior Audit Consultant (Temporary -14 months )

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Company: CGL
Department: Audit Services
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (14 months)
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language: English is required, French is an asset.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant. This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant - This opportunity is posted across multiple job grades; however, only one position will be filled. The successful candidate's placement will be based on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

The Senior Audit Consultant is a senior audit professional responsible for leading complex operational or IT audits and advisory activities, depending on their area of specialization. The role provides risk-based insight, supports delivery of the annual audit plan, and works closely with business leaders to assess governance, risk management and control effectiveness. This position plans, schedules and oversees audit activities, prepares clear audit reports, and discusses findings with managers, VPs and other senior leaders. The Senior Audit Consultant also provides technical guidance, quality oversight, coaching and training to audit team members. As one of Audit Services’ senior resources, this position is expected to exercise strong judgment, influence stakeholders, demonstrate leadership across the organization, and contribute to continuous improvement in audit practices, reporting quality and team capability.

How you will create impact:

• Lead complex, higher-risk, cross-functional or strategically significant audits, including defining audit scope, objectives, approach and reporting strategy in collaboration with Audit Services leadership.
• Provide senior-level advisory support on corporate initiatives, projects and operational changes by assessing risks, controls, governance considerations and regulatory expectations.
• Prepare clear, concise and well-organized audit reports, influence practical action plans, and present findings to senior management and business partners.
• Provide technical guidance, quality review and coaching to audit team members on audit planning, testing strategies, evidence evaluation, root cause analysis, issue writing and stakeholder communication.
• Support delivery of a subset of the annual audit plan by monitoring progress, escalating delivery risks and helping ensure audit work is completed on time and in accordance with internal audit methodology and professional standards.
• Act as a senior department resource for audit methodology, control frameworks, business process knowledge, emerging risks and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Perform follow-up of outstanding action plans to ensure reported gaps are appropriately actioned by Management.

To join our team:

• You have 7 years or more of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Information Technology, Compliance, or a related field, including significant experience leading complex, higher-risk or cross-functional audit and advisory engagements
• You have a post-secondary degree in Commerce, Business, Finance, Information Technology, Risk Management or a related discipline.
• You have advanced knowledge of audit methodology, internal controls, governance frameworks, risk management practices, and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards.
• You have strong communication and relationship management skills, including experience presenting audit results, influencing action plans, and discussing complex risk and control matters with senior leaders.
• You have experience coaching audit professionals, reviewing audit work and supporting consistent application of audit methodology and reporting standards.
• You have knowledge of emerging technology risks, including artificial intelligence, and experience using data analytics or audit technology tools to support audit work.

How you will succeed:

• You have an innovative mindset and use sound judgment to improve audit practices, strengthen operational effectiveness and influence change.
• You use critical thinking skills to assess complex information, challenge assumptions, identify root causes and develop risk-based conclusions.
• You communicate clearly and credibly with senior stakeholders, including the ability to present complex audit matters in a concise and practical way.
• You are recognized as a trusted technical resource who provides credible guidance, constructive challenge and coaching across engagements. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, managing multiple priorities and making recommendations that balance risk, business context and professional standards.

What you need to know:

• You will travel occasionally.
• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
• Extended work hours (including evenings and weekends) may be required.

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options to support personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community.

Expected salary range $91,058.00 to $141,058 +

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.​

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.