Job Description
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Director, Credit & Operations Audit
Under the leadership of the Vice-president, Internal Audit, the primary responsibility of the Director, Credit & Operations Audit is to lead a team of Audit Managers. This position provides the overall direction and leadership in the review of ATB’s credit portfolios and key operational processes within three lines of business (Corporate Financial Services, Business and Agriculture, and Retail Financial Services) to ensure that risks have been identified and controls practices are appropriately designed and operating effectively.
Specific accountabilities:
Develop and implement of an audit plan for branches and business units within Retail Financial Services, Corporate Financial Services and Business & Agriculture.
Develop, implement and update analytical credit and branch operations audit programs, automated tools and problem solving methods that support the identification of areas of greatest risk and the related impact.
Develop, implement and update risk indicators to ensure they continually and appropriately identify areas of greatest potential risk.
Ensure team resources are appropriately focused on areas, processes or projects considered to be of highest risk to the achievement of organizational objectives through strategic audit planning.
Coordinate audit efforts with other groups within Internal Audit, within ATB and with external parties such as ATB’s external auditors.
Ensure the Credit & Operations Audit team is using the leading edge Internal Audit methodology (e.g. audit manual, risk assessment, follow-up, audit cycle).
Review audit processes and supporting documentation to ensure assurance and consulting engagements are conducted in line with quality assurance standards.
Champion the objectives of the Internal Audit quality system – ethical conduct, quality output, ongoing monitoring, periodic assessments and continuous improvement – within the Credit & Operations Audit team.
Liaise directly with Internal Audit Leadership, ATB Executive, Vice Presidents and General Managers of ATB’s Business Lines, as appropriate, to keep abreast of the most significant areas of risk surrounding organizational projects and initiatives.
Regularly communicate pertinent information with regards to potential risk identified with key personnel, including team members, internal customers and other stakeholders.
Actively participate with the Vice President, Internal Audit in setting individual performance expectations and personal goals and objectives.
Foster effective employee relations, monitor and manage performance, coach and lead team members with direct accountability for employee engagement.
Create and promote an environment that attracts, retains and promotes quality personnel.
Set and manage budgets for areas under direct control and actively work to reduce costs and improve efficiency while meeting departmental objectives.
Provide the Vice-president, Internal Audit with periodic reports and updates on the progress of components of the Credit & Operations audit plan and other team initiatives.
Assist the Vice-president, Internal Audit, with reporting to Senior Management, ATB Executive, the Audit Committee and the Board by gathering, consolidating and analyzing information.
Desired Skills & Experience
Competencies/skill sets required:
Thorough knowledge of corporate, business and retail credit granting policies, business rules and processes and related information systems.
Thorough knowledge of branch operational policies, business rules and processes and related information systems.
Thorough knowledge of banking and business processes with understanding of audit principles and practices; control standards and practices in the banking industry.
Strong analytical and interpretive skills to recognize and comprehend the line of business strategies that impact the achievement of ATB’s Business Plan.
Ability to strategically identify the impact on ATB’s business plan when assessing the implementation of new or changing policies and processes.
Proven people leadership skills with experience in mentoring and coaching team members and the ability to motivate others to achieve personal and departmental goals.
Strong collaborator with excellent relationship-building skills.
Effective written and verbal communication, strong interpersonal/influencing/negotiation skills to gain acceptance of issues and ideas.
Self-starter who works well independently as well as in team activities both as the leader of the team and as a member of the team.
Proven time management and administration skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Experience with methodologies for auditing information systems.
SAP experience would be considered an asset.
Designations/training required/prerequisites:
University degree, supplemented with a designation and certification in related field (e.g. CFA, CIA, CISA) is preferred
Eight to ten years progressively responsible experience in a financial institution, audit or other related roles.
Minimum five years of related and progressively responsible management or leadership experience is preferred
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