Senior Technology Auditor

CLOSING DATE:

March 24, 2025

Opportunity

Work our way from Edmonton or Calgary. Our flexible work style lets you work remotely while allowing regular visits to our vibrant offices, where you can soak up our culture and collaborate with colleagues.

AIMCo is seeking a highly skilled Senior Technology Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in evaluating and enhancing our technology processes, cybersecurity measures, and IT governance processes. You will have the opportunity to leverage various Information Technology controls in order to help AIMCo achieve optimal operational efficiency and reach its business goals.

***Job Posting will close at 11:59pm MST on March 23, 2025

Responsibilities Include:

• Planning, coordinating and executing audits of IT processes leveraging control frameworks (such as COBIT, NIST, and OSFI)

• Conduct comprehensive audits of our technology systems, including trading, accounting, performance and data platforms

• Draft audit reports and present issues to the business while discussing practical cross-functional solutions

• Developing IT audit programs that proactively address organizational risks and align with the strategic priorities of leadership

• Consulting on IT initiatives and monitoring, assessing, and recommending solutions to emerging risks

• Following up on existing management action plans

• Contributing to the development of audit process improvements, including the development of automated routines

• Applying internal audit standards, policies, and regulations to provide timely audit assurance and influence audit scope

• Develop effective line management relationships to ensure a strong understanding of the business

Our Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field is preferred.

• 5+ years of experience auditing IT systems and applications in a medium to large-scale environment, preferably in Investment Management or Capital Markets, with a strong understanding of related IT risks, controls, and regulations.

• Completion of relevant designations such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is required. Other designations such as CIA are desirable.

• Experience managing or auditing Investment Management applications, Server technologies, CI/CD pipeline management, Infrastructure Provisioning and Management, Databases, Middleware, Software Development and Production Support practices, Cybersecurity management, IT Projects, and the ITIL general controls processes.

• Demonstrated analytical ability to understand IT control issues and related risks and controls to identify the root causes and recommend solutions.

• Preferred experience in designing or using Computer Assisted Audit Tools and Techniques (CAATTs) 

• Effective verbal and written communication and negotiation skills

• Effective project management skills

• Effective relationship management skills and the ability to influence

• Ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to AIMCo’s core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity and collaboration, and inspires the same in others

Success Measures:

• Demonstrates excellence in planning, coordinating and executing technology and data related audits in alignment with established IA standards.

• Understands and navigates AIMCo’s complex technology architecture and collaborates effectively with stakeholders to coordinate the successful completion of audits.

• Works collaboratively through different team dynamics and strengthens relationships through effective conflict resolution, communication, and problem solving.

• Contributes to ideation, innovation, process improvements and proposes practical recommendations for implementation.

Next Steps

We are excited to meet you. Please submit your resume or CV to be considered for this opportunity. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and we will be in touch with any questions.

Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening, which includes a credit bureau and a criminal record investigation, the results of which must be acceptable to AIMCo.

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Just like our investments, our international team is stronger when we are diversified. At AIMCo, we draw upon the differences in who we are, where we come from, and the way we think to foster sophisticated solutions for Albertans. Doing business the right way means building an equitable organization inclusive of all races, genders, ages, abilities, religions, neurodiversity, identities, and lived experiences. Simply put, when you can show up as your authentic self every day, you and your team can truly thrive — all in service of our clients and their beneficiaries.