Manager – Internal Audit - Legal and Regulatory Risks

As Manager, Internal Audit, Legal and Regulatory Risks, you lead an internal audit team that carries out strategic, cross-sector initiatives focused on the governance and management of a broad range of non-financial risks. These include legal and regulatory risks, compliance, privacy and financial crime. You help develop and carry out a dynamic, risk-based audit plan that aligns with Desjardins’s strategic priorities and regulatory expectations. You provide influential leadership to senior management and decision-making bodies by providing independent assurance, informed advice and a forward-looking perspective on the effectiveness of governance, risk management and controls. You’re known for your sound judgment, ability to simplify complex issues and skill in engaging multidisciplinary teams in a highly regulated environment.  More specifically, you will be required to:

• Lead the development, updating and implementation of the legal and regulatory risk audit plan using a risk-based, agile and forward-looking approach
• Lead strategic, cross-sector assurance and advisory initiatives involving multiple sectors, regulated entities and functions across the organization
• Lead and oversee initiatives involving legal and regulatory risks, compliance, privacy, financial crime and other non-financial risks, assessing the effectiveness of governance, risk management and control frameworks
• Ensure diligent, high-quality audits by approving approaches, programs, files and reports, and guiding teams in carrying out complex or strategic initiatives
• Develop and communicate findings and value-added recommendations founded on a thorough understanding of risks, business priorities and the regulatory environment to support informed decision-making
• Serve as a strategic partner to senior management and key partners, building trusted relationships and facilitating discussions on governance, risk and control issues
• Protect the independence, objectivity and credibility of the internal audit function while keeping audit activities relevant, proportionate and focused on emerging risks
• Lead, engage and develop a team of experienced professionals, fostering an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing work environment and overseeing performance management, talent development and succession planning
• Lead the improvement of internal function and practices by optimizing work methods, the use of data and technology, and quality assurance mechanisms to increase the effectiveness and added value of audit activities
  

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

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What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of nine years of relevant experience, including four years in a management role, ideally in a financial institution or a heavily regulated environment
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• CIA, CPA, CRMA or CISA designation, or a recognized risk management or compliance certification
• Significant experience in internal audit and non-financial risk management, particularly in legal and regulatory risk, compliance, privacy and financial crime, including experience leading complex, strategic and cross-sector initiatives

• Proven experience in an influential role with experts and executives, supported by professional judgment, credibility and the ability to foster critical and constructive thinking
• Experience in executive writing and presenting
• Knowledge of French is required
• Strong command of risk-based auditing, dynamic planning and practices for monitoring action plans

• In-depth knowledge of the principles of governance, risk management and internal controls, and the three lines of defence model
• In-depth knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment for financial institutions, applicable compliance, privacy and financial crime frameworks, and key emerging non-financial risks, with the ability to assess their impacts on operations, governance and controls

Action oriented, Communicates effectively, Complexity, Customer Focus, Develops talent, Differences, Drive results, Engagement, Nimble learning, Strategic mindset

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family

Management (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-11-14