Manager, Internal Audit / Governance & Controls (12-Month Contract) Our client, a leading Canadian financial institution, is seeking an experienced audit and controls professional to join their team for an initial 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level professional with a strong background in Internal Audit, Governance, Risk, Controls, or Compliance within the banking or financial services sector. The successful candidate will work closely with business leaders and key stakeholders to support governance initiatives, assess control environments, facilitate audit activities, and contribute to ongoing risk management and compliance programs. Location: Downtown Toronto Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days work-from-home Duration: 12 Months

Key Responsibilities: Support governance, risk, controls, and audit-related initiatives across the organization Partner with business stakeholders to assess and strengthen control environments Coordinate and support internal and external audit activities Review processes and controls, identify gaps, and assist with remediation efforts Support regulatory, compliance, and risk management initiatives Prepare governance-related reporting and documentation for senior leadership Collaborate with control owners and business partners to ensure effective control execution Participate in ongoing process improvement and control enhancement initiatives

Qualifications: 5+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, or Internal Controls Previous experience within Banking, Financial Services, Wealth Management, Capital Markets, or a regulated financial environment Professional designation such as CPA, CIA, ACA, CA, CRMA, or equivalent is highly preferred Strong understanding of governance frameworks, internal controls, audit practices, and regulatory compliance Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Proven ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams

Please Note: This position is focused on business, financial, operational, and regulatory audit/governance activities. Candidates with exclusively IT Audit backgrounds will not be considered.

If you are qualified and interested in this position, please send your resume in MS Word format today to Navneet Kaur at nkaur@ifgpr.com. For other opportunities, please visit www.ifg-global.com.