Internal Audit, Lead

Every transaction matters. Every Canadian matters. At Interac, we protect both — driving trust, security, and inclusion, so our digital economy thrives.
 
Founded in 1984, Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification and industry-leading fraud protection. Connecting banks, businesses, and individuals, Interac enables millions to send, receive, and manage money safely and effortlessly every day — across both digital and physical environments.

As the backbone of Canada’s financial ecosystem, Interac facilitates over 20 million transactions daily, supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions. Consistently ranked as Canada’s most reputable financial technology brand, Interac is deeply embedded in the daily lives of Canadians.

The vacant Internal Audit, Lead role will report to the Leader, Internal Audit and is responsible for leading complex, risk-based audit engagements that support Interac Corp.’s governance, risk management, operational resilience, and control environment. This role contributes to the delivery of the Internal Audit Plan, advances audit methodology and practices, and partners with stakeholders across the business to provide independent assurance, practical insights, and clear recommendations that support Interac’s continued growth and trusted role in Canada’s payments ecosystem.

• Lead end-to-end internal audit engagements across technology, cybersecurity, operations, applications, third-party risk, and other priority areas within Interac’s risk universe.
• Drive audit planning, scoping, fieldwork, reporting, and issue follow-up in accordance with IIA Standards and Interac’s Internal Audit methodology.
• Assess governance, risk management, operational resilience, and internal control processes and develop clear, actionable observations and recommendations.
• Present audit results and key insights to Chief Audit Executive, and Senior management.
• Monitor audit issue remediation, validate closure evidence, and promote timely and sustainable resolution of findings across the business.

• Support delivery and ongoing refinement of the risk-based Internal Audit Plan, with consideration of Interac’s strategic priorities, regulatory expectations, and evolving risk landscape.
• Prepare concise reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for Management Risk Committee, Board Committees, and other governance forums, as required.
• Build trusted stakeholder relationships while maintaining Internal Audit’s independence, objectivity, professional skepticism, and constructive challenge.
• Support adoption, maintenance, and enhancement of Interac’s GRC Audit Module in collaboration with internal stakeholders and the GRC supplier.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across audit processes, tools, templates, reporting, quality assurance practices, and knowledge sharing within the Internal Audit function.
• Research emerging audit, payments, technology, cybersecurity, regulatory, and risk management practices and recommend opportunities to enhance audit effectiveness.

• Have a CPA, CISA, or CIA designation in good standing for a minimum of 5 years.
• Must be eligible to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a Full Time Capacity.
• A University Degree or equivalent work experience in audit.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in audit, with a minimum of 5 years in a audit leadership role.
• Thorough understanding of audit techniques, best practices, and tools.
• Familiarity with CPA, IIA, and/or ISACA standards and guidelines.
• Strong understanding of IT, security, operations, risk management, and product management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience with current technology platforms and cloud technologies.
• Familiarity with PCI DSS, ISO 27001 & 27002, and NIST Standards.
• Experience with Payment Technology/Products is an asset.

The hiring range for this position is $110,000.00 - $140,000.00, and you will also be eligible for our short-term incentive plan. The exact amount will depend on factors such as skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, but Interac’s commitment goes beyond compensation. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your well-being and future, and includes:

• Generous vacation and wellness days to help you recharge
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage for peace of mind
• Market-leading employer-funded RRSP program to invest in your future
• Flexible hybrid work model for better work-life balance
• Access to a free and confidential 24/7 employee & family assistance program to offer support for you and your immediate family
• Pregnancy and parental leave top-up to support growing families
• Charitable donation matching with United Way to amplify your impact

At Interac, the impact we make, and the people who drive it, is profound. When you become part of our team, you’re joining a purpose-driven organization that’s shaping the future of digital finance in Canada. Here’s what you can expect:

To ensure the integrity of our organization, successful candidates will be required to complete background checks, which may include, Canadian Criminal Credit Check, Canadian ID Cross-Check, Public Safety Verification, 5-year Employment Verification, Education Verification, Credit Check, and Social Media Check.

Interac is also an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together. That’s why we are committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities for all individuals, without discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, ethnic origin, place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact us at humanresources@interac.ca. We will work with you to meet your needs.

Please be aware that certain individuals are misusing Interac Corp.’s name and logo to promote fictitious employment opportunities. Interac Corp. never requests, solicits, or accepts any form of payment in exchange for employment. Any such offers are fraudulent and should be disregarded. Interac Corp. assumes no liability for any claims, losses, damages, expenses, or inconveniences arising from or related to these fraudulent activities. Such communications do not constitute an offer or representation by Interac Corp. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.