Senior Vice President, Group Head of Internal Audit - Hamilton, Canada - Butterfield Support Services

    Butterfield Support Services
    Butterfield Support Services Hamilton, Canada

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    Senior Vice President, Group Head of Internal Audit Apr

    Take a step in the right direction.

    At Butterfield, we provide full-service community banking and specialised international financial services. Operating in multiple jurisdictions, we focus on results, value relationships, and celebrate success. If this sounds like your kind of company, then consider this opportunity to become part of a collaborative team of professionals at a world-leading, independent offshore bank and trust company.

    Senior Vice President, Group Head of Internal Audit

    Reporting to the Chair of Audit Committee of the Board with a dotted line to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, the position is responsible for directing, developing, implementing and executing strategic plans for an extensive auditing programme throughout the Butterfield Group. It includes managing, directing and developing audit teams in a multi-jurisdictional environment. The position is also responsible for managing the Sarbanes Oxley Programme.

    Your responsibilities will include:

  • Designing, developing and implementing group wide audit programmes to assess risk, establishing related controls and testing controls.
  • Performing and managing audits and providing direction to assigned employees.
  • Managing, directing and developing teams of auditors in a multi-jurisdictional environment.
  • Managing special assignments, investigations and/or projects as required.
  • Ensuring all audit activities are conducted in accordance with international standards for industry best practice.
  • Providing relevant reports to Executive Management, the Audit Committee and Board of Directors as required.
  • Acting as an internal consultant as it relates to all audit activities.
  • Liaising with external auditors and the Banks regulators on matters relating to audit and control operations. Includes consulting with line management when specific problems relate to their operations.
  • Preparing, presenting and monitoring the Departments annual budget.
  • Develop, facilitate and manage the Sarbanes Oxley Programme.
  • Your qualifications and skills include:

  • Professional accounting or internal audit qualification.
  • Ten years of relevant Audit experience with a minimum of six years at a senior level within a financial service environment, preferably Banking; to include fraud investigations, Information Technology auditing.
  • Superior knowledge of the Banks core products, services and operations.
  • Excellent management, communication, interpersonal, mediation and consulting skills.
  • Excellent organising, multi-tasking, presentation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of the Sarbanes Oxley control frameworks and requirements.
  • Essential:strategic planning, management and budget development/management skills.
  • Must practice superior ethical standards with the ability to develop/maintain trusting relationships through value-added results and providing exceptional service to internal and external clients.
  • Proven ability to manage, develop, and motivate employees.
  • Proficient with MS Office suite of applications.
  • About the team

    Butterfields Internal Audit department provides independent, objective assessments of the activities of the Banks businesses and functions using a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluating the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. Its scope covers the entire Groups operations including subsidiary and associated companies in all locations throughout the world.