Avp, Internal Audit, Asset Management - Toronto, Canada - Sun Life

Sun Life

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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About the role

Internal Audit contributes to the purpose and vision for the company by creating value through partnership, advisory and objective assurance.

Reporting to the VP Internal Audit, Asset Management, this individual will support the VP Asset Management in the development and achievement of the Internal Audit Plan as it relates to Asset Management risks and controls globally (including SLC audits, Asia Investments Management).

The AVP Internal Audit, Asset Management is responsible for the leadership and execution of audit engagements. The audit scope is broad and considers both first
- and second-line activities, as well as functions supporting the business such as Technology, Finance and Operations. This position will lead a team of approximately 9 auditors with 2 direct reports and is responsible for building relationships with senior leaders in the Asset Management business and across Internal Audit to execute on the strategy in a collaborative and engaged way. This leader, together with the team, will continually update the ongoing risk assessment of business processes within their scope and ensure the adequacy of audit coverage of key risks.

This role is based in Toronto and the individual will be expected to work in a hybrid environment (combination of virtual/remote and in the office).

What you will do

Work with the business to understand the risks and emerging trends and support the VP Asset Management in developing a comprehensive risk based and cyclical Annual Audit Plan for the Asset Management business.
Provide support to the VP Asset Management in leading the Asset Management teams globally (SLC audits, Asia Investment Management) with a focus on building and maintaining a highperformance team of auditors including the recruitment, administration, development, and retention of staff through strong leadership and coaching.
Build relationships with senior stakeholders within the Asset Management business, including first

- and second-line leaders

Provide leadership in discussions of risk assessment, internal control and audit findings with clients in the business
Lead the team in conducting individual audit engagements including audits, targeted reviews, projects and continuous assurance, and drive timely completion of the annual audit plan
Drive the team's efforts in building the continuous assurance program
Review and approve internal audit workpapers and related documentation, including engagement letters, risk assessments and audit reports of findings and recommendations related to the processes and projects under review, to ensure quality, consistency and compliance with internal audit methodology
Actively participate in meetings with auditees to help support a common understanding of risks inherent in the business process being audited as well as support clear communication of any recommendations for control improvement resulting from audit work
Lead team in the management, monitoring and closure of open audit issues, working with business management and providing guidance in the remediation of open issues
Maintain knowledge of Asset Management business developments for the purpose of continuously assessing risk in a business that is undergoing transformational changes.
Influence management decisions and promote controls awareness to ensure that the Asset Management business maintains a strong control environment.

What you will need to succeed

10+ years of leadership experience with a focus on building and leveraging relationships with business leaders and key stakeholders as well as second line management
8+ years of experience with investment operations/products or asset management business and/or processes preferred.
5+ years of progressive experience in audit or relevant business function (e.g. Finance, Compliance, Risk, etc.) in the financial services industry.
Experience in working in a matrix organization with multiple stakeholders.
University degree in accounting, finance or business.
Professional audit designation (e.g. CPA, CFA, CIA, CISA) preferred.
Financial/mutual fund or securities designation (e.g. CFA, CSC) preferred.
Ability to analyze data and provide direction to the Asset Management team in identifying opportunities to leverage data analytics in audit engagements
Ability to understand complex investments business processes,