Senior Audit Manager, Credit Risk Audit

Join a top employer and advance your career. Aplin has partnered with a Toronto-based financial institution to hire a Senior Audit Manager, Credit Risk Audit! This will be a permanent opportunity.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $115,000 to $135,000 base salary + annual bonus
• Please note, this role will be hybrid (3-4 days per week on-site)
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday: 37.5 hours/week (with potential for extended hours during peak audit periods).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end credit risk audits across global portfolios, including planning, execution, and reporting
• Act as Officer in Charge (OIC) on audit engagements, with opportunity to act as Audit Principal on select audits
• Conduct audits across commercial banking, wholesale lending, and global/mid-market portfolios
• Assess credit risk frameworks, including origination, adjudication, monitoring, and financial analysis processes
• Develop risk-based audit plans and deliver actionable insights to strengthen internal controls and risk management practices
• Review audit workpapers to ensure quality, accuracy, and alignment with internal standards and IIA guidelines
• Identify root causes of control weaknesses and provide clear, practical recommendations to stakeholders
• Present audit findings and insights to senior management and executive stakeholders
• Support regulatory and compliance-related audits, including OSFI requirements
• Leverage data analytics and tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Alteryx) to enhance audit effectiveness and insights
• Manage multiple audit projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Lead, coach, and develop junior team members
• Collaborate with global audit teams on cross-border and multi-functional audits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in credit risk, audit, or risk management within a banking environment
• Strong experience in commercial banking or wholesale lending, including credit structuring and financial analysis
• Background in first line (credit adjudication), second line (risk oversight), or third line (internal audit)
• Proven ability to lead projects or audits end-to-end with minimal supervision
• Strong understanding of credit risk frameworks, policies, and regulatory environments (OSFI preferred)
• Experience working within a Canadian bank or global financial institution
• Proficiency in MS Excel, experience with Power BI, Alteryx, or audit tools (e.g., TeamMate) is an asset
• Strong communication and presentation skills with experience engaging senior stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, CIA, or MBA are considered an asset
• Spanish language skills are an asset

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.