Dir. CGE, Stakeholder Relations & Events

The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc•Washington, DC

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The IIA’s Director, Corporate Governance Engagement, Stakeholder Relations & Events, will operate as a lead advocate in developing and implementing The IIA’s global strategy as it relates to policy and thought leadership in the greater corporate governance ecosystem. This global ecosystem includes audit committees, boards of directors, professional membership associations, NGOs, regulators, business groups, corporations, C-suite leaders, stock exchanges, think tanks, and other stakeholders involved in initiating and advancing policies, best practices, research, debate, education, regulations, and laws related to corporate governance, boards of directors, audit committees and other governing bodies, the Three Lines Model, and the role of internal auditors. This position is based in Washington, DC and is eligible for hybrid work (~40% in office) with domestic and international travel, as necessary. The Director will report to the Executive Vice President of Global Advocacy, Policy, and Stakeholder Relations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in economics, accounting, auditing, business, communications, or public policy; an MBA or J.D. would be an asset
10+ years experience in internal auditing and/or a related profession field
The ability to build and maintain strong relationships; an already established set of global relationships with business and internal auditing thought leaders would be an asset
Demonstrated experience prioritizing and balancing multiple, on-going high-profile projects with the ability to meet critical deadlines.
Strong people management skills and emotional intelligence with a proven ability to lead by influence and consensus
Self-motivation and an ability to work independently. Demonstrated significant attention to detail.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional and technical documents.
Ability to respond to various inquiries from key internal and external stakeholders.
Strong writing skills with the ability to explain technical concepts in language readily understood by a layperson. Ability to effectively present information to boards of directors, senior management, public groups, government officials, regulators, and their staff.
Intermediate to expert level of competency with all Microsoft office products, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation strongly preferred
Subject matter familiarity with current corporate governance policy debates regarding ESG/climate, cybersecurity, fraud, risk, internal controls, data privacy, artificial intelligence, and blockchain policy is a plus
Multiple language skills are an asset to any role within The IIA.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert and a leading voice in the profession of internal auditing within the IIA, with chapters, national institutes and outside of The IIA.
Continually promote the value of internal auditing and The IIA.
Engage IIA staff, boards, advisory councils, volunteers, chapters, national institutes, and members for their views, suggestions, and assistance in advancing The IIA’s goals
Attend and/or present at internal audit and/or corporate governance-related events, hearings, webinars, and conferences
Anticipate and respond to changes in the profession of internal auditing evaluating trends closely, understanding technology and its implications, critically evaluate current solutions, and develop innovative solutions to problems.
Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships within the global corporate governance ecosystem
Develop and implement a corporate governance engagement strategic plan, in consultation with key profession stakeholders, which will become a dynamic document, updated on an annual basis
Lead The IIA’s Global Audit Committee Center, supporting a strategy to engage with and provide resources to audit committee leaders as principal stakeholders for internal auditors.
Educate corporate governance stakeholders about internal auditing, The IIA, its certifications and standards, and various relevant policy issues in the corporate governance arena, while positioning The IIA and internal auditors as highly trusted expert resources and thought leaders
Track and influence relevant corporate governance policy initiatives by both the public and private sector
Track public comment opportunities on corporate governance proposals, draft public comment letters on behalf of the organization, and follow up to ensure The IIA’s policy preferences are properly considered/adopted
Identify emerging political and policy risks and opportunities in the corporate governance ecosystem and formulate appropriate responses to advance the best interests of The IIA, its members, the internal audit profession, and the public
Launch and/or support campaigns across the globe, working in close partnership with IIA national institutes, to advance The IIA’s corporate governance policy goals, including overseeing the drafting of policy recommendations, the building of coalitions, and coordinating with The IIA’s Communications/Media team to drive and manage media coverage and social media engagement
Collaborate on and help to create educational packets, position papers, thought leadership, model corporate governance codes, model legislation, briefing memos, multimedia, PowerPoint presentations, web content, and social media which advance the organization’s corporate governance policy goals
Implement a strategy to build awareness, goodwill, and IIA brand recognition with leaders in the corporate governance ecosystem
Represent The IIA on external committees, task forces, and other meetings focused on corporate governance policy
Ensure alignment and identify synergies between The IIA’s corporate governance engagement program and the organization’s public policy advocacy program