Senior Auditor - Operations

who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people. 

about this team 

The Global Risk & Advisory Services team is responsible for the internal audit, risk advisory and enterprise risk management portfolios at lululemon. We leverage our risk and control expertise to enable brave decisions by bringing clarity to risk, asking the hard questions and standing firm when it counts. We believe we make better decisions when courage and clarity lead. Our vision is to be a fearless and trusted risk advisor that helps the business act boldly and responsibly when it matters most.

Our team is global in scope and drives continuous improvement in everything we do. 

core responsibilities 

• Lead and execute audits across global departments, ensuring alignment with the annual Audit Plan and responsiveness to ad-hoc business requests from planning to reporting phases.
• Assess and document key processes, controls, and risks—driving root cause analysis and supporting timely, effective remediation strategies.
• Evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of controls related to areas such as retail, supply chain, product (apparel) development, quality, sustainability etc. 
• Reviewing compliance with internal policies, industry standards (such as COSO, ISO), and regulatory requirements.
• Identifying control gaps, weaknesses, and areas for improvement, and providing actionable recommendations.
• Communicating (written and verbal) audit findings and risk issues to senior management 
• Following up on remediation plans and monitoring progress to ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process optimization and control enhancements through audit execution and advisory engagements, with a focus on scalable, sustainable improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with technology teams to deliver insights that improve risk management and operational efficiency.
• Foster trust and influence by building strong relationships within the audit team and with stakeholders across global business units, while being based in Vancouver, BC.

qualifications 

• 5+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, controls testing, and risk assessment, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of internal audit concepts, including but not limited to internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and audit methodologies.
• Basic understanding of technology, cybersecurity and data analytics and knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR, NIST, ISO 27002).
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CISSP or equivalent are preferred and demonstrate commitment to the field.
• Proficiency in AI and data analytics tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Power BI, Python) to enhance audit efficiency and insights.
• Retail industry experience preferred, with exposure to global operations and cross-functional environments.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a natural curiosity, analytical mindset, and ability to navigate ambiguity and solve complex problems.
• Results-driven and collaborative, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across finance, technology, and operational teams.