Managing Director, Assurance & Advisory (Audit) in Technology & Data

Company Description

Make an impact at a global and dynamic investment organization

When you invest your career in CPP Investments, you join one of the most respected and fastest growing institutional investors in the world. With current assets under management valued in excess of $500 billion, CPP Investments is a professional investment management organization that globally invests the funds of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) to help ensure long-term sustainability. The CPP Fund is projected to reach $3 trillion by 2050. CPP Investments invests in all major asset classes, including public equity, private equity, real estate, infrastructure and fixed-income instruments, and is headquartered in Toronto with offices in Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, Mumbai, New York City, San Francisco, São Paulo and Sydney. 

CPP Investments attracts and selects high-calibre individuals from top-tier institutions around the globe.  Join our team and look forward to:

• Diverse and inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
• Stimulating work in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment
• Accelerated exposure and responsibility
• Global career development opportunities
• Being motivated every day by CPP Investments’ important social purpose and unshakable principles
• A flexible/hybrid work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working
• A deeply rooted culture of Integrity, Partnership and High Performance

If you share a passion for performance, value a collegial and collaborative culture, and approach everything with the highest integrity, here’s an opportunity for you to invest your career at CPP Investments.

Job Description

Assurance and Advisory (A&A) provides independent and objective assurance over the design and operating effectiveness of CPP Investments’ governance processes and internal controls. Reporting directly to the Head of A&A (Chief Audit Executive), the A&A Managing Director - Technology & Data will be focused on maximizing the value delivered on Technology & Data audits and advisory engagements, and strategic and transformational projects. You will be a key partner to the business, leveraging your expertise in Technology & Data governance, risk management and internal controls, as well as strong business acumen and advanced problem-solving.

Role-Specific Accountabilities

Execution Leadership

• Oversee the effective planning and execution of Technology & Data audits including:
  • setting the objectives and scope of audits in accordance with the Annual Plan;
  • developing work programs which focus on the key risks to the organization;
  • ensuring adherence to our Audit Manual and the Institute Standards in all the work we do;
  • identifying insightful findings and proactively discussing these with management;
  • producing informative and concise reports for management; and
  • monitoring and following up on corrective actions.
• Provide subject-matter expertise on technology & data risks and oversee the evaluation of IT controls.
• Support the development of and oversee continuous monitoring activities, identify emerging technology & data risks, and propose changes to the Audit Plan where required.
• In addition to delivery of the Audit Plan, provide advisory services, while maintaining objectivity and independence.
• Demonstrate agility to anticipate, adapt and pilot approaches that create value.

People Leadership

• Foster an inclusive team environment based on trust, with a safe to speak up culture.
• Proactively provide guidance, coaching and opportunities to A&A team members to develop their knowledge, skills, and career.
• Promote and foster continuous professional development of the A&A team.

Culture Carrier

• Demonstrate the highest ethical standards.
• Build and maintain strong and effective working relationships with management across the first and second lines of defence to ensure they receive optimal value from A&A’s work.
• Role-model our “no surprises” approach and transparency with management.
• Provide ongoing thought leadership to the business, not just during audits.
• Embed enterprise-wide priorities into A&A and play a connector role across the organization based on your exposure to different areas.

Qualifications

Education & Professional Certifications

• Undergraduate degree required, preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline; post-graduate degree is an asset.
• CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CISM or similar professional designations preferred; CPA, CIA, CFE, CRMA or similar professional designations are considered an asset.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in IT audit or risk management, preferably in financial services.
• Extensive experience with IT infrastructure, applications, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity audits.
• Proficiency in data analytics and data visualization tools is an asset.

Personal Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on identifying and mitigating IT risks.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage senior stakeholders.
• Highly organized with proven ability to manage multiple tasks and consistently meet audit deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and intellectually curious with the adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven leadership skills that exemplify integrity, high performance, and partnership.

Additional Information

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At CPP Investments, we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability.

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. 

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity:

In addition to being dedicated to building a workforce that reflects diverse talent, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience. If you require an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms, etc.), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Disclaimer:

CPP Investments does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Our recruitment supplier arrangements are restricted to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other web-site job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by CPP Investments to provide resumes to this posting or web-site will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.  CPP Investments will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.