- Company Name
- Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada
- Job Title
- Externe & Interne - Professionnel
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Senior IT Audit Specialist
**Role Summary**
Lead the modernization of IT audit processes to support EDC’s digital transformation strategy. Act as a trusted advisor, applying risk‑based methodologies, data analytics, and generative AI to deliver strategic insights that enhance cybersecurity, infrastructure, and compliance performance.
**Expectations**
- Deliver strategic, not just compliance‑focused, IT audit insights that drive business transformation.
- Strengthen IT controls and risk‑mitigation strategies across the organization.
- Translate technical risks into actionable business intelligence for non‑technical stakeholders.
- Champion innovation in audit methodologies using advanced analytics and AI.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Design and execute modern, risk‑based IT audits aligned with business objectives and emerging threats.
- Lead complex audits covering cybersecurity, infrastructure, change management, emerging technologies, data analytics, and regulatory compliance.
- Apply data‑analytics techniques and generative AI tools to assess risks, evaluate controls, and produce actionable recommendations.
- Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences, building trust and fostering collaboration.
- Continuously improve audit processes, tools, and frameworks to increase efficiency and impact.
**Required Skills**
- Proficient in risk‑based IT audit methodology and frameworks (e.g., ISO, COBIT, NIST).
- Strong expertise in cybersecurity, infrastructure, change management, and emerging technology assessments.
- Advanced competence in data analytics, statistical analysis, and AI/ML tools for audit purposes.
- Excellent strategic thinking and business acumen.
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder‑management abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and drive innovative solutions.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Risk & Information Systems Control (CRISC), or equivalent.
- Additional certifications in cybersecurity (CISSP, CompTIA Security+) or data analytics (Tableau, Power BI) are a plus.