Head of Internal Audit

Remote: Canada

About Revolut

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 75+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth,‌ 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 13,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About the role

Our Audit team is critical to our business. They work closely with Risk and Compliance to create internal risk management and compliance processes, and make sure they’re running efficiently.

We’re looking for a Head of Internal Audit to establish and lead the local independent audit function. You'll build a risk-based audit framework from the ground up, providing independent assurance over governance, risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.

Up to shape what's next in finance? Let’s get in touch.

À propos du poste

Notre équipe Audit joue un rôle essentiel au sein de Revolut. Elle travaille en étroite collaboration avec les équipes Risques et Conformité afin de mettre en place des processus efficaces de gestion des risques et de contrôle interne, tout en veillant à leur efficacité.

Nous recherchons un(e) Responsable de l’Audit Interne pour créer et diriger la fonction d’audit interne indépendante de Revolut Bank Canada. Vous mettrez en place un cadre d’audit fondé sur les risques et fournirez une assurance indépendante sur la gouvernance, la gestion des risques, les contrôles internes et la conformité réglementaire.

Prêt(e) à façonner l’avenir de la finance ? Échangeons.

What you'll be doing

  • Establishing and leading the local internal audit function, ensuring independence, objectivity, and compliance with OSFI expectations and IIA Standards
  • Developing and executing the annual risk-based audit plan, covering key business areas and presenting it to the audit committee for approval
  • Providing independent assurance over governance, risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance
  • Reporting audit findings, emerging risks, remediation progress, and the overall effectiveness of the control environment
  • Overseeing co-sourced or outsourced audit providers to ensure high-quality delivery and alignment with the approved audit plan
  • Monitoring and validating management's remediation actions, escalating overdue or high-risk issues where appropriate
  • Maintaining and continuously improving internal audit methodology and quality assurance frameworks in line with regulatory and group standards
  • Partnering with senior leadership, regulators, and external auditors to strengthen governance and support sustainable growth 

Ce que vous ferez

  • Établissant et dirigeant la fonction d’audit interne, dans le respect des exigences du OSFI et des normes de l’IIA
  • Développant et mettant en œuvre le plan annuel d’audit fondé sur les risques
  • Fournissant une assurance indépendante sur la gouvernance, la gestion des risques, les contrôles internes et la conformité réglementaire
  • Présentant les constats d’audit, les risques émergents et le suivi des plans de remédiation au Comité d’audit
  • Supervisant les prestataires d’audit co-sourcés ou externalisés
  • Suivant et validant les actions correctives mises en œuvre par la direction
  • Maintenant et améliorant la méthodologie d’audit interne ainsi que le programme d’assurance qualité
  • Collaborant avec la direction, les organismes de réglementation et les auditeurs externes pour renforcer la gouvernance 

What you'll need

  • 10+ years of internal audit experience within banking or financial services, including leadership experience in a regulated financial institution
  • Experience establishing or significantly developing an internal audit function, audit charter, or audit methodology
  • A solid understanding of Canadian banking regulations, OSFI supervisory expectations, and risk-based audit practices
  • Expertise in governance, enterprise risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance across banking operations
  • Experience reporting to boards and audit committees, and presenting complex audit findings with clarity and independence
  • A proven ability to build relationships with regulators, senior stakeholders, and outsourced audit providers while maintaining independence
  • A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, economics, risk management, or related field
  • Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and report-writing skills, with a high level of integrity and sound judgement

Ce que vous apporterez

  • 10+ ans d’expérience en audit interne dans le secteur bancaire ou des services financiers, dont une expérience de management au sein d’un établissement réglementé
  • Une expérience dans la création ou le développement d’une fonction d’audit interne, d’une charte d’audit ou d’une méthodologie d’audit
  • Une solide connaissance de la réglementation bancaire canadienne, des attentes du OSFI et des pratiques d’audit fondées sur les risques
  • Une expertise en gouvernance, gestion des risques d’entreprise, contrôles internes et conformité réglementaire
  • Une expérience de présentation des résultats d’audit aux conseils d’administration et aux comités d’audit
  • La capacité à établir des relations avec les organismes de réglementation, les parties prenantes senior et les prestataires d’audit externes, tout en préservant son indépendance
  • Un diplôme universitaire en comptabilité, finance, administration des affaires, économie, gestion des risques ou dans un domaine connexe
  • D’excellentes compétences en analyse, communication, rédaction de rapports et gestion des parties prenantes, alliées à un haut niveau d’intégrité et de discernement

Nice to have

  • Experience auditing agile organisations
  • Knowledge of AI, data analytics, and continuous auditing techniques
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on execution
  • A CIA, CPA, or equivalent qualification

Atouts supplémentaires

  • Une expérience de l’audit d’organisations agiles
  • Une connaissance de l’intelligence artificielle, de l’analyse de données et des techniques d’audit continu
  • Une expérience dans un environnement dynamique, avec une forte culture de l’exécution
  • Une certification CIA, CPA ou une qualification équivalente 

Important information for applicants in Canada

  • Employment structure: please note that successful candidates will be legally employed by our Employer of Record (EOR) partner, Deel, and assigned to provide services to our business.
  • Vacancy status: this posting is for an existing vacancy.
  • AI disclosure: we're committed to transparency. Please note that artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used during the screening and assessment process for this role.
  • Exigences linguistiques/language requirements: while we operate globally, this role requires proficiency in English as the employee will be required to consistently communicate with non-French-speaking global teams and customers outside of Quebec. We have assessed our internal capabilities and determined this requirement can't be fulfilled by existing staff.

Informations importantes pour les candidats au Canada

  • Structure d’emploi: les candidats retenus seront employés par notre partenaire EOR, Deel, et affectés à Revolut.
  • Statut du poste: il s’agit d’un poste actuellement vacant.
  • Utilisation de l’IA: des outils d’intelligence artificielle (IA) sont utilisés dans le cadre du processus de recrutement.
  • Exigences linguistiques: ce poste requiert une bonne maîtrise de l’anglais, car il implique des échanges réguliers avec des équipes internationales et des clients à l’extérieur du Québec.

Compensation range

  • Canada: CAD120,700 - CAD142,000 gross annually*
  • Other locations: Compensation will be discussed during the interview process

*Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and previous experience

Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

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