Associate Director, Internal Audit AML/ATF/SE

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At EQ, we're remaking banking so every Canadian gets ahead, every day. Serving nearly 4 million Canadians from coast to coast, we offer a wide variety of financial services from banking and lending, to trust and credit union solutions.

We've been at this since 1970, challenging the conventions of traditional banking with smarter, faster, and more connected financial experiences.

What's kept us moving? The people behind it all: challengers who ask better questions, push back on old assumptions, and look for a better way forward.

If you're driven to help reshape how banking works for Canadians and the businesses that power our economy, this could be your next big opportunity.

We can’t wait to get to know you!

Purpose of Job

The Associate Director, Internal Audit will be responsible for leading the risk assessment, control identification, documentation, testing, findings and recommendation process for various operational and regulatory audits across the Bank, with a focus on Anti-Money Laundering/Anti-Terrorist Financing/Sanctions Evasion. The incumbent will also be responsible for developing and implementing audit coverage of new Bank products/strategic initiatives as assigned. This may involve auditing of certain Bank projects. Notably, the role is expected to be an expert and provide current specialized financial services knowledge with respect to AML/ATF/SE operations and regulatory requirements applicable to Credit Card, Mortgage and Deposit products. For purposes of developing meaningful audit coverage and providing consulting advice on policies and process.

The Work!

• Independently develops and implements audit coverage for operational and regulatory audits - 70 %

  Taking into account the Bank’s policies and applicable In accordance with up-to-date regulatory expectations, the incumbent will create operational and regulatory audit programs for various Bank business units- personal and commercial mortgages, credit cards lending, Trust and Digital Banking deposits.

Responsible for executing the end-to-end audit engagement process: commences with the development of an audit plan, followed by identification of risks associated with the auditable entity, assessment and testing of documentation of identified controls, testing of controls, development of conclusions based on audit testing.

Draft audit reports at the conclusion of each audit for submission to the Chief Auditor

Maintain ongoing awareness of applicable AML/ATF/SE regulatory requirements, and the Bank’s strategic initiatives and industry developments in order to ensure audit work is relevant and value-added. This may include monitoring or auditing large-scale Bank projects.

Follow-up and report on adequacy of management actions to resolve audit findings and report progress to the Chief Auditor on an ongoing basis.

Develop a Risk and Control assessment for each individual audit engagement to guide the development of each audit program.

The position will be required to take into consideration the size and complexity of the Bank when conducting risk assessments and in developing audit observations as a result of audit testing.

Effectively communicates risks to Senior Management (both Internal Audit and Business Unit Management as applicable).

Able to influence senior management with respect to acceptance of key findings and/recommendations.

Keep the Chief Auditor informed of the status of key risks or findings identified during the audit.

Commit to ongoing professional development by completing 40 training hours per year.

Share knowledge of areas of expertise with other members of the Internal Audit team in order to provide cross-training.

Let's Talk About You!

Post-secondary degree is mandatory. An Internal Audit designation is an asset.

7+ years’ proven experience in a financial institution Internal audit or Risk Management role (senior manager or above).

Have enrolled or obtained The Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Desgination

Strong knowledge of operations AML, ATF, SE related to Commercial and Retail Lending and Deposit Taking (including Digital Banking Deposits)

Strong knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements; including mandatory AML/ATF/SE, and preferred Privacy and Financial Consumer Agency of Canada knowledge.

Knowledge of data control requirements related to the Basel Advanced Internal Ratings Based Approach (AIRB) is an asset.

Experience auditing project management controls.

Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate with various staff levels across the organization.

Ability to communicate effectively with influence and impact Senior Management with respect to accepting/implementing recommendations related to identified control issues.

Excellent effective organizational, time management and project management abilities; including the ability to manage multiple priorities (and potentially other staff resources) within deadlines.

Ability to work independently and perform under pressure and within tight time constraints.

Continues to develop/maintain broad knowledge and awareness of the financial industry, risk management practices and regulatory and/or policy changes.

What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]

💰 Competitive discretionary bonus

✨ Market leading RRSP match program

🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

📝 Employee Share Purchase Plan

👶🏽 Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one

🏝 Generous vacation policy and personal days

🖥 Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues

🎓 Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program

💛 A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience

The incumbent will be working hybrid and in office time will be spent working from EQ Bank’s additional office space located at 2200-25 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

EQ is committed to building an inclusive, accessible environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe our organization is stronger — and our people thrive — when we honour and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives. We’re equally committed to supporting your growth, both professionally and personally.

We provide a barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment. If you require accommodations at any stage, we will work with you to ensure you can bring your best self to the process and beyond.

As part of our recruitment process, EQ uses AI to help screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position. All AI-enabled outputs are reviewed and validated by our talent team. All candidates considered for hire must successfully complete a criminal background check and credit check. While we appreciate every application, an EQ recruiter will contact only those whose skills and experience most closely match the requirements of the role.

EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) is the parent company of Equitable Bank, the country's seventh-largest Schedule I bank by assets, which operates EQ Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™. EQB Inc. serves nearly 4 million Canadians and manages approximately $150 billion in combined assets under management and administration.

To learn more, visit eqb.investorroom.com and eqbank.ca.