Grade: P7

Division: IGM Risk, Audit & Sustainability

IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada's leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under managements. The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals. Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments

Under IGM Financial’s unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy is Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967.  Mackenzie Investments is a holistic asset-management partner for thousands of Canadian financial advisors and the investors they support. 

At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence.

We have a vision and a strategy that will challenge the way business in this industry is done and help Canadians be successful in the ways that mean the most to them. As part of our team, you will do some of your best work, develop some of your most valuable skills and give back in ways that make a difference in the lives of Canadians.  We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive while working remotely, while also providing resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and centre.

Join an unstoppable team that is embedded in continuous learning, understanding, and knowledge sharing. You will thrive in our supportive environment where you can indulge your curiosity to learn, while receiving the feedback you need to refine your skills and abilities. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.

Mackenzie Investments is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

What is the position?

The Manager, IT Audit is an integral part of the Internal Audit team, who will provide assurance, insight and proactive control advice to management and stakeholders on IT controls, efficiencies, and risks by participating in the planning, execution, and reporting of audit engagements.

This role will help provide opinions on the design and effectiveness of our operational, IT, and regulatory controls and ensure we are in accordance with best practices, while developing and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.

Why join the IGM Internal Audit team?

Join our growing Internal Audit function that partners with the business to provide compelling insights and assurance to our stakeholders. IGM Internal Audit is a diverse team of individuals who work under the guiding principles of Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation and Passion!  Having adopted a unique organization model that encourages empowerment and accountability, a role in Internal Audit will provide the challenge and opportunity to learn about the business and grow your career.

     As part of the IGM Internal Audit team:

• Your wellness and time will be respected: We provide a flexible and hybrid work environment and opportunity to work from our Winnipeg and Toronto locations.
• Your education will be supported: We offer the ability to complete a variety of professional designations and continuing education programs that include mentorship, paid study and partial to full reimbursement of program fees depending on the program.
• Your growth will be encouraged: We support and encourage continued education, including requirements to maintain existing designations.
• Your visibility will be promoted: Opportunities to perform engagements and projects across our organization, while providing opportunities to interact with Senior Management.
• Your business knowledge will be accelerated: You will have the opportunity to learn about all IGM Financials’ family of companies and participate in secondment opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES - How will you succeed?

• Thoughtful Audit Planning – Execute the identification of key business processes and their inherent risks, the control environment, and the residual risks.
• Effective Audit Execution – Perform the assessment of key business risks and the evaluation of design and operating effectiveness of related processes and controls, identifying and communicating control weaknesses and inefficiencies to management.
• Insightful Audit Reporting - Prepare highly effective, value-added audit reports that contain practical recommendations for business improvement.
• Collaborative Teamwork - Work with an integrated audit team to manage internal audit engagements and projects, including conducting risk assessments and audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Proactive Risk Assessment - Assess risks within the organization and ensure risks are appropriately mitigated.
• Support Annual Financial Audits - Liaise with external auditors for timely execution of IT General Control (ITGC) testing of key technology controls, and delivery of results with insights into the key controls’ design and operating effectiveness.
• Support Operational Audits - Provide support to the business to implement IT and operational improvements through understanding of the IT environment, processes and applications, and related risks.
• Follow-Up Reviews - Monitor, validate and report on the implementation status of management action plans resulting from audit engagements and assessments.
• Knowledge and Expertise - Stay abreast of emerging information and technology risks, new regulations, laws, and technology requirements. Provide support to the Internal Audit function to establish itself as a trusted business partner.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS - What will you bring to the role?  

A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strengths in the following key areas:

• Education & Experience - Successful completion of a post-secondary education in a related discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Data Analytics or equivalent etc.) or 5+ years of technology audit and/or technology risk role with a strong technical background.
• Professional Integrity - One or more industry recognized information professional designations (e.g. ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), ISC Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)).
• Data skills - Demonstrates a high level of knowledge of data analytics and visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI) with an ability to extract insights from complex data sets and create meaningful visualizations to support decision-making.
• Putting the Client first - Demonstrates the ability to explore broadly and continue to innovate, while thinking critically and sharing ideas with the team and stakeholders.
• Delivering Business Value - You are passionate about growing your knowledge of our organization and industry to provide meaningful insights to our stakeholders.
• Managing Complexities - Demonstrates a high attention to detail and utilizes critical thinking skills to inform your decision making.
• Building Effective Relationships - You are a team player who works effectively and shares ideas within a collaborative team.
• Executing with Excellence – You have High energy, a ‘can do’ attitude, and drives for results to ensure all deadlines and tasks are completed, while also sharing ideas to continue to optimize work processes.
• Bringing your best - You bring your authentic self to work, and you live our values.

Please visit our career page by clicking on the following link: https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing a barrier free recruitment experience. If you require an accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.

Please apply by May 1, 2024.

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