Requisition ID: 161360
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

There couldn't be a better time to join our dynamic and growing Audit organization!

The incumbent will support the IT Audit Team in assessing the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls for infrastructure, applications, databases, operating systems, data warehouses, and interfaces, including AML transformation programs and data governance audits with support from Head Office IT audit teams.

Apart from the technical skills noted above, the incumbent should be able to apply risk-based auditing standards, frameworks, practices, techniques, processes and methodologies, and regulatory guidelines to the performance and review of audits. The incumbent will also be required to work as part of a global team that audits key IT infrastructure and applications.

Is this role right for you? You will be responsible for:

• Review and evaluate the IT environment and provide assurance over the Bank's IT applications, data, security, ETL, interface controls, report logic, and project management controls.
• Perform engagement planning and scoping, audit execution, problem identification and evaluation, issue writing, reporting and communication, and develop and provide high-quality value-added recommendations.
• Act primarily as team participant or in some cases act as Officer-In-Charge (OIC) on assignments of low to medium complexity for assigned projects, processes, and units. Work cross-functionally with other IA team members to support and drive a collaborative team environment.
• Delivers end-to- end process of the execution of the audit and ensures nature and extent of testing is appropriate to support the objective, scope and overall opinion. Completes timely review of workpapers, ensures internal control weaknesses are clearly documented with recommendations addressing the root cause and are communicated timely to management.
• Support the unit’s continuous monitoring program by understanding and identifying changing conditions within business, risk and corporate functions, risk profiles, emerging risks, systemic issues and determine current and future audit requirements.
• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Guidelines for Business Conduct.
• Champions a high performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment; communicating vison/values/business strategy and managing succession and development planning for the team.

Do you have the skills you need to succeed? We'd love to work with you, if you have:

• 4 years of relevant experience in auditing ITGC controls specifically, Information Security, BCP, DR, Application Controls, and Data Governance. Technology Risk Management experience in financial services industry is a significant advantage.
• Requires an undergraduate degree. An IT Audit /Information Security professional designation (CISA, CISSP), and experience with COSO and COBIT Frameworks is a plus.
• Experience with Python, JavaScript, and Data Analytics and using data along with other tools for decision making and step-up efforts to monitor fraudulent transactions are a plus.
• This is a position requiring core skills in the audit of applications, data and the management of IT projects overview of business cycles.
• Knowledge of the US Regulatory Framework (DFS500, OCC, and Federal Reserve) and requirements applicable to Banks is an asset.
• Ability to quickly understand the risks associated with new products, processes, routines and formulates audit procedures to ensure that the IT controls are adequate.

Location(s): United States : New York : New York City
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.
At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.