IT Lead Auditor

The Lead Auditor / Vice President conducts IGE (Inspection Generale / Internal Audit) Americas audits supporting all regional activities within the Americas, with specific ownership of CACIB Canada Branch / Credit Agricole Services and Operations. In addition to supporting regional and global general audit coverage, the auditor performs regional IT / cybersecurity / data coverage. This includes an assessment of the audited activity, the performance of tests, analysis and controls and the issuance of recommendations. He/she is responsible for the timeliness and comprehensiveness of the audit deliverables under the supervision of the IT Audit Supervisor in NY, or another global Audit Supervisor. He/She is accountable for maintaining open communication with stakeholders, and drafting the management debriefing presentation and final report. He/she usually leads a team of several auditors. In most audits he/she also executes control sections of the audit.

Key Responsibilities

The IT Senior Auditor may either work independently or supervise one or several junior auditors.

Conduct of assignment

• Assess the risks of the audited activities and to validate the related control environment for its design and operating effectiveness
• Review and challenge the processes and controls in view of their respective purpose and mandates as well as the related risks, relying on fact based and documented audit works
• Verify the audited unit’s compliance with internal policies and procedures and the applicable laws and regulations
• Monitor the fieldwork carried out by the team and to adjust the fields of audit to the risks identified,
• Maintain close communication with the IGE and stakeholder management on audit progress following the pre-set timeframe
• Notify immediately the Audit Manager /Regional Supervisor /Head of Local Audit of any major control weaknesses (reputational, regulatory, compliance, etc.) identified during the audit review and comply with any escalation policy in the bank
• Manage and organize interviews, debriefing meetings of conclusions with Management impacted by the audit
• Follow up, review and finalize with Management on response to the draft audit report and prepare for the final audit report publication
• Document, communicate, and memorialize audit deliverables are in adherence to the IGE Methodology as per the Audit Charter
• Monitor and maintain assigned Auditable Objects (AO) pertaining to the assigned areas of coverage

Complément

IGE Continuous improvement Program / Transversal topics

Contribute to the on-going development of IGE’s knowledge and expertise on trading activity / structured business or operations controls, including regulations and guidelines (regulatory watch), auditing standards and best practices; attend industry or CA group events to keep abreast of relevant developments in capital markets and market risk management

Contribute to the creation or update of methodologies and audit processes/guides through iterative dialogue with Methods & Support

Update Auditable Items scorecards in liaison with the relevant Audit Manager

Share any relevant information with the IGE Knowledge communities’ leaders and relevant Audit Partners

Manage resources and schedule of the assignment to achieve the objectives of the audit plan

Contribute to the preparation of the audit plan, in coordination with the local IGE leadership

Management and Reporting

Direct reporting line will be to the Lead Auditor - Montreal Team Lead, and function reporting line to the IT Americas Supervisor responsible for IT coverage.

Key Internal contacts

Auditees (IT and Operations services, Global Information Technology, Information System Security and Business Continuity Management departments), other control functions

Key External contacts

The Audit Lead may be asked to coordinate co-source resources on engagements or provide support for regulator interactions

Application criteria

Company Crédit Agricole CIB

About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)

Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment bank of the Crédit Agricole group, the 10th largest banking group in the world *.

We support major companies and financial institutions in their development and the financing of their projects.

As pioneers in responsible finance, social and environmental commitments are at the heart of our activities.

Joining our teams means working in a multicultural environment, both dynamic and stimulating, where you will contribute to developing a sustainable economy.

We support employees throughout their journey: you will develop your skills and access various mobility opportunities among the diversity of our businesses in more than 30 international locations.

Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation and openness, where everyone is valued and empowered.

By working every day in the interest of society, Crédit Agricole CIB aligns with the Group values committed to diversity and inclusion and placing people at the heart of all its transformations.

All our jobs are open to people with disabilities. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

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