Lead Auditor – Model – Vice President

Job title:

Lead Auditor – Model – Vice President

Company

Crédit Agricole

Job description

Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment banking arm of Crédit Agricole Group, the 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2022).
8,600 employees in more than 30 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle-East and North Africa, support the Bank’s clients, meeting their financial needs throughout the world.
Crédit Agricole CIB offers its large corporate and institutional clients a range of products and services in capital market activities, investment banking, structured finance, commercial banking and international trade.
The Bank is a pioneer in the area of climate finance, and is currently a market leader in this segment with a complete offer for all its clients.For more information, please visit www.ca-cib.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ca_cib
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/credit-agricole-cib/By working every day in the interest of society, we are a group committed to diversity and inclusion. All our positions are open to people with disabilities.Reference 2024-93060Publication date 09/10/2024Job descriptionBusiness typeTypes of Jobs – General Inspection / AuditJob titleLead Auditor – Model – Vice PresidentContract typePermanent ContractManagement positionNoJob summarySummary of the position:The Lead Auditor conducts audit assignments from planning to reporting. This includes an assessment of the audited activity, the performance of tests, analysis and controls and the issuance of recommendations. The person is responsible for the consistency and comprehensiveness of the audit deliverables and, under the supervision of the Risk Management Audit Supervisor and the Local Team Leader, for drafting the debriefing presentation to management and the final report. The person usually may lead a team of several auditors. The person will also perform some controls.The person generally, but not exclusively, supervises audit assignments that have a focus on model risks. The person provides support to other IGE Managers for assignments where model risks expert knowledge and competencies are needed. The person monitors the proper implementation of recommended corrective actions addressing these risks.Key Responsibilities:Conduct of assignment– To assess the risks of the audited activities and to validate the related control environment for its design and operating effectiveness– To review and challenge the processes and controls in view of their respective purpose and mandates as well as the related risks, relying on fact based and documented audit works– To verify the audited unit’s compliance with internal policies and procedures and the applicable laws and regulations– To monitor the fieldwork carried out by the team and to adjust the fields of audit to the risks identified,– To maintain close communication with the Audit Manager / Head of Local Audit/ Regional Supervisor on audit progress following the pre-set timeframe– To notify immediately the Audit Manager / Regional Supervisor / Head of Local Audit of any major control weaknesses (reputational, regulatory, compliance, etc.) identified during the audit review and comply with any escalation policy in the bank– To manage and organize interviews, debriefing meetings of conclusions with Management impacted by the audit– To follow up, review and finalize with Management on response to the draft audit report and prepare for the final audit report publication– To ensure that audit deliverables are in adherence to the IGE/IGL Methodologies as per the Audit CharterIGE Continuous Improvement Program / Transversal topics– Contribute to the on-going development of IGE’s knowledge and expertise on model risks, including regulations and guidelines (regulatory watch), auditing standards and best practices; attend industry or CA group events to keep abreast of relevant developments in capital markets and market risk management
– Proactively monitor the evolution of relevant strategies, projects, policies and procedures, changes in organisation, process and/or systems implemented in the CA group and in CACIB to manage and mitigate model risks
– Nurture and disseminate model risks understanding and relevant knowledge among auditorsSupplementary InformationIGE Continuous Improvement Program / Transversal topics– Contribute to the on-going development of IGE’s knowledge and expertise on model risks, including regulations and guidelines (regulatory watch), auditing standards and best practices; attend industry or CA group events to keep abreast of relevant developments in capital markets and market risk management
– Proactively monitor the evolution of relevant strategies, projects, policies and procedures, changes in organisation, process and/or systems implemented in the CA group and in CACIB to manage and mitigate model risks
– Nurture and disseminate model risks understanding and relevant knowledge among auditors within IGE; post contents into SynerGIA; contribute to the definition of their training programs and, if need be, deliver training sessions.
– Contribute to the creation or update of methodologies and audit processes/guides
– Build and share knowledge (e.g. through contributing to SynerGIA, delivering training or taking part in various Methods and Support workstreams or assignments)
– Update Auditable Items scorecards in liaison with the relevant Audit Manager
– Share any relevant information with the IGE Knowledge communities’ leaders and relevant Audit Partners
– Manage resources and budget of the assignment to achieve the objectives of the audit plan
– Contribute to the preparation of the audit plan, in coordination with the Audit Manager in chargePosition locationGeographical areaAmerica, CanadaCityMontrealCandidate criteriaMinimal education levelBachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalentAcademic qualification / SpecialityBachelor’s or Master’s degree in data science, mathematics or statisticsLevel of minimal experience6-10 yearsExperience– 4 to 8 years of experience in audit
– Model Auditing experienceRequired skills– Organization, efficiency, meeting deadlines– Project management– Verbal and written communication skills in English and French required (You will need to service Anglophone clients and work with Anglophone colleagues)– Interpersonal skills– Autonomy and Leadership– Accuracy and reliability– Analytical skills– Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of auditing– Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of models– Ability to lead a group or work as part of a group to accomplish shared goals

Expected salary

Location

Montreal, QC

Job date

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 01:40:01 GMT

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