Manager, Internal Audit

| What we are looking for Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, the Manager, Internal Audit is responsible for leading and developing the cyber audit portfolio as well as lead the cyber audit team, within Payments Canada’s Internal Audit function. They will leverage their knowledge of Payments Canada and the cyber security industry to stay apprised of organizational activities and changes to help ensure timely internal audit planning and execution while leading the development of the cyber audit portfolio. This is a key leadership role within the Internal Audit team and will play a foundational role in the continued evolution and creation of a best-in-class in-house audit function as well as manage the development of audit team members.  |  A day in the life Your responsibilities as the Manager, Internal Audit will include but are not limited to: Strategic Leadership & Team Development Drive Cyber Strategy: Lead the development and evolution of the cyber audit strategy, ensuring the adoption of industry best practices and security frameworks. Team Management: Oversee the performance management, recruitment, and mentorship of audit staff, fostering a culture of career development and continuous improvement. Change Management: spearhead training and change management initiatives to ensure the audit strategy is understood and valued across the organization. Audit Planning, Execution & Reporting Lifecycle Oversight: Assist with the creation and execution of the 3-year risk-based internal audit plan, ensuring individual audits are efficient and effectively evaluate internal controls. High-Impact Reporting: Produce and present high-quality audit reports and quarterly updates on progress to Senior Management and the Audit & Finance Committee. Quality Assurance: Ensure all audit findings are clear, concise, and identify root causes to drive operational effectiveness. Stakeholder Partnership & Relationship Management Business Partnering: Position Internal Audit as a trusted advisor by building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Risk, Technology, Security, and third-party vendors. Conflict Resolution: Partner with audit stakeholders to facilitate the timely resolution of findings and manage the negotiation of management action plans. External Liaison: Coordinate effectively with regulators, external auditors and internal audit service providers to streamline responses and information provision. | What you need to be successful  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or similar discipline. Active CPA or equivalent designation.  (e.g. CIA, CISA). Minimum seven (7) years’ experience in an internal or external audit role demonstrating work experience with cyber security processes and controls or equivalent experience in a first- or second-line role. Minimum 5 years’ experience of progressive leadership management and/or leadership experience with supervising staff and supporting career development. Knowledge of Internal Auditing Standards and Security frameworks (e.g. SWIFT CSP, ISO27001, NIST).  Experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders. Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada Reliability Status Clearance and can successfully complete enhanced background checks that may be carried out by Payments Canada. |Salary range Based on qualifications and experience:  $105,750 to $141,000. Please submit your application by February 03, 2026.