Internal Audit Manager

Sun Life

Internal Audit Manager overseeing audit engagements and executing audit activities at Sun Life. Collaborating with teams to manage audits and identify areas for improvement in financial services.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$80,000 - CA$128,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage audit engagements in accordance with department methodology and IIA standards
Lead audit meetings with clients, present findings, and drive the audit process
Support documentation of business understanding, objectives, and key controls; execute testing of controls
Prepare and review audit reports; monitor resolution of findings
Build and manage relationships with business partners and senior leadership
Identify opportunities to automate testing using data analytics tools (CAAT)
Provide risk management consulting support and training to business units
Stay current on industry best practices and thought leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-6 years of audit, risk management, or advisory/consulting experience in financial services
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to understand complex business processes and identify key controls
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of control frameworks (COSO, COBIT) and audit techniques
Ability to operate in a rapidly changing environment
Preferred: Professional audit designation (CPA, CIA, CRMA, CISA)
IT Risk, IT General Controls (ITGC), or IT applications audit experience
Knowledge of data analysis tools
Knowledge of IFRS, compliance frameworks (AML, Privacy, Market Conduct), or ABAC
Demonstrated ability to lead meetings and influence stakeholders
Pro-active, detail-oriented, consultative, and strong problem-solving approach

Benefits

Comp & perks

20 vacation days per year
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
Pension Plan participation starts immediately, and you are automatically enrolled.
Opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
Flexible hybrid work model
Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
Friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture

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Hard Skills & Tools

auditrisk managementdata analyticscontrol frameworksaudit techniquesIT General Controlsdata analysis

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillswritten communicationoral communicationproject managementrelationship managementinfluencing stakeholdersdetail-orientedconsultative approach

Certifications

CPACIACRMACISA