Lead IT Auditor

Attendance

Hybrid

Job number 34543

Category

Senior Professional

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date 29-Jul-2026

Area(s) of interest: Artificial intelligence (AI), Project management and agile methodology, Risk management

Location(s): Montreal A career as a Lead IT Auditor on the Internal Audit team at National Bank means contributing to audit and advisory engagements while helping to develop your colleagues’ knowledge within your area of expertise.

Working in Internal Audit is a unique opportunity to gain a cross-functional understanding of the Bank and to thrive in an environment that encourages you to excel while building strong relationships with partners across multiple sectors. It means being part of a dynamic and innovative team where management practices support a healthy work-life balance.

This role allows you to make a positive impact on our organization through your ability to navigate ambiguity, synthesize ideas, and communicate effectively.

Your role

• Understand how technology is used to support business line processes.
• Identify risks arising from information technology management activities (information security, technology resiliency, systems development lifecycle, IT incidents and problems, cloud, IT architecture, data centres, etc.), including risks related to third-party relationships.
• Develop audit strategies by leveraging data analytics to assess compliance with internal policies and the effectiveness of controls, including automated controls.
• Analyze issues encountered, identify root causes in collaboration with First and Second Line partners, and support them in defining innovative and practical solutions.
• Promote the use of data analytics among auditors on your team by helping them leverage data throughout all relevant phases of an engagement.
• Present findings and recommendations to executives and managers and contribute to the preparation of audit reports.
• Contribute to the evolution of audit practices related to automated controls and IT General Controls (ITGCs).
• Your team

Within the Internal Audit sector, you will be part of a team of approximately fifteen professionals and will report to the Senior Director, Internal Audit. Our team stands out through its strong collaboration, enthusiasm, and multidisciplinary expertise. We work in an environment that fosters both professional growth and strong partnerships across the organization.

Our management practices promote a healthy work-life balance, and we embrace flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid work model combining office and remote work.

Our training programs, built around learning through experience, help you master your profession. Customized learning content on topics such as internal audit, risk management, and banking activities is available to support your continuous development. Access to colleagues with diverse expertise, experiences, and backgrounds further enriches your growth from every perspective.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in a field related to the sector.
• At least 7 years of experience in IT risk auditing (external or internal audit), IT risk management, information security, or consulting in these areas.
• CISA, CISSP, or CRISC certification.
• Demonstrated leadership and a strong ability to understand business realities and influence stakeholders at various organizational levels.
• Ability to solve complex problems and demonstrate innovation.
• Availability for occasional travel.
• Languages:
• English, French

Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence Certified Information Systems Auditor (certification) Diversity \& Inclusion Information Technology Risk Management Risk Analysis Teamwork Cybersecurity Empathy Initiative Learning Agility Oral Communication Resiliency Written communication Enterprise Communication \& Collaboration

Your benefitsIn addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environmentWe’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Join us!

Why work at National Bank?

For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?