Internal Audit Manager IS Audit and Projects

Canada Life UK looks after the retirement, investment and protection needs of individuals, families and companies. We help to build better futures for our customers, our intermediaries and our employees by operating as a modern, agile and welcoming organisation.

Part of our parent company Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life UK has operated in the United Kingdom since 1903. We have hundreds of respected and supported employees committed to doing the right thing for our customers and colleagues.

Canada Life UK is transforming to create a more customer-focused business by providing our customers with expertise on financial and tax planning, offering home finance and annuities propositions, and providing collective fund solutions to third party customers.

Job Summary:

Primarily this role will be responsible for strengthening the IT Audit presence within the UK Canada Life business. The focus of the role is on:
• Support risk assessment and development of the audit plan to ensure sufficient coverage of UK IT risks and key projects.
• Effective management and delivery of the assigned portfolio of information systems and technology audits across all IT functions and lines of
business for Canada Life.
• Lead engagement with key project and IT stakeholders;
• Support the UK Chief internal Auditor in developing key messages and governance reporting.

Essential to the success of this role will be the establishment of effective business relationships with the UK IS Management. This role will provide the opportunity to combine your technical, auditing and people skills to effectively advise and support the enterprise on risk related matters as the UK business transitions to a digital platform.

In addition, the individual in this role will serve as a leader within the UK Internal Audit team and the global Internal Audit organisation. The Internal Audit Manager IS will assist the Chief Internal Auditor to meet the strategic objectives of the Internal Audit team to Provide Bold Insight for a Company that delivers on its Promises to Customers.

As the third line of defence, Internal Audit is responsible for performing an independent assurance and providing an opinion on the effectiveness of systems of governance, risk management and internal control and the design and operating effectiveness of the Risk Governance Framework.

Position Responsibilities :
1) To support the UK CIA in the Risk Assessment and, Audit Plan development process.
2) To lead delivery of relevant parts of the Audit Plan for allocated areas through:
• Allocating IA staff to audit engagements,
• Reviewing audit engagements, ensuring delivery is to the required quality and efficiency standards as set by global IA methodology and local regulators,
• Managing relationships with Executive Directors,
• Attending relevant senior management meetings.
3) To support the CIA in the preparation of Audit Committee and Executive Committee reports, in particular drawing out key messages relating to IT in respect of the UK businesses. Deputise for CIA at Audit Committee meetings as necessary
4) To discharge functional staff responsibilities for the UK based IA team in terms of recruitment, mentoring and providing input to IS Internal Auditor performance reviews.
5) To support the Chief Internal Auditor in the preparation of the annual ICOFR testing requirements
6) To liaise/co-ordinate with Canada Life and LifeCo stakeholders, including but not limited to:
• Key IT stakeholders for the UK and Isle of Man businesses;
• Key project stakeholders for change programmes;
• IA Operational resources based in Potters Bar;
• IA IS resources based in Dublin,
• Risk and Compliance functions; and External auditors.
7) To undertake ad-hoc investigations and due diligence exercises at the request of the UK CIA or Dublin based Head of IS Audit and Projects, Europe.
8) To represent the IA function at IS programme and project meetings

Experience Required:
The following knowledge/skills/experience are essential:
• Strong technology and project/change and modernisation knowledge. Demonstrate can work within an innovative environment,
• Applied advanced knowledge and expertise in the use of risk-based audit methodologies, tools and techniques.
• Ability to work under pressure within a team and individually to take responsibility for ensuring deadlines are met.
• Ability to analyse complex business and technical situations, make informed decisions about appropriate corrective actions and convince others to act.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and team skills; ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff both in the UK and overseas.;
• Proven ability to build and maintain trusted collaborative business relationships with the ability to engage and influence others.
• Excellent analytical skills, and ability to problem solve and multi-task and ability to work with minimal supervision.

The following knowledge/skills/experience are an advantage:
• Relevant work experience in a Big Four accounting firm or within a financial services company.
• Applied knowledge and experience in the use of accounting concepts, COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013), The IIA's International Professional Practices Framework (2017)
• Applied advanced knowledge and experience of project assurance methodologies and practices.
• Applied knowledge of life insurance industry, products and terminology;
• Experience of preparing Audit Plans and Risk Assessments.

Qualifications:
• University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent required.
• One or more of CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC.
• Strong knowledge and experienced skill sets in auditing using relevant frameworks: MSP, Prince 2, PMBOK, COBIT, ITIL, ISO, and NIST frameworks.
• Knowledge and experience in IT Engineering & Operations and Security, and in-depth hands-on experience of delivering projects and programs in technical environments.
• Knowledge and experience with Agile and Dev/Ops methodologies, and cloud applications.
• Experience in using automation and data analytics tools including ACL, advanced Excel, Tableau, and internal audit management software.

Benefits of working at Canada Life

We believe in recognising and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that's regularly reviewed. As a Canada Life UK colleague, you'll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including a generous pension and bonus scheme, along with, income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance. We have a fantastic number of other benefits and support services as well as regular personal and professional development.

How we work at Canada Life

Our culture is unique and incredibly important to us. We care about doing the right thing for our people, customers and community and helping others to build better futures. Our blueprint behaviours shape and influence how we work, and are central to the relationships we have with others. Every day we are encouraged to be more curious, own the outcome, face into things together and find a way forward.

We want colleagues to have rewarding careers with us so we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. That's why we offer a range of training, flexible working and opportunities to grow and develop.

Diversity and inclusion

Building an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we're making in DEI, and we continue for it to be a significant focus.

"At Canada Life we believe in the power of great people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives coming together to build better futures. Emerging talent is crucial to our growth and creating an environment that continues to inspire us all." Nick Harding, Chief People Officer, Canada Life UK

We appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for you.

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