Manager or Associate Director, Investment Audit

OMERS•Toronto, ON

2d•Remote

About The Position

We are growing and seeking an Associate Director/Manager, Internal Audit to support our investment audit portfolio. This role will be leading assurance and advisory engagements across Total Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Infrastructure, Private Equity, as well as related enterprise functions including risk management, operations, investment finance, and transformation initiatives. This role manages engagements end-to-end and provides independent assurance over investment-related risks, controls, and processes. We are open to considering candidates at either the Manager or Associate Director level, depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in an external audit, consulting, or internal audit roles
Strong knowledge of Capital Markets, Private Markets, and/or related functions including risk management, investment operations, or investment finance
Strong analytical, problem solving, stakeholder management, and project management skills with attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to gain a strong understanding of new sophisticated areas in a relatively short period of time
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, prioritize competing demands, and manage concurrent deliverables
Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills

Nice To Haves

Professional designation in accounting (CPA), audit (CIA), or investments (CFA) preferred
strong presentation and executive deck development skills considered an asset
Expertise with AI tools and/or data analytics considered an asset

Responsibilities

Lead audit and advisory engagements, ensuring audits are well planned, executed to a high standard, and reported clearly and on time
Manage engagements by maintaining regular communication with internal stakeholders and keeping them informed of progress and outcomes
Deliver clear, practical, and value-added findings and recommendations that address root causes and enable management to strengthen controls and processes
Prepare clear and concise audit reports
Track and validate management remediation activities to ensure audit issues are resolved and closed on a timely basis
Develop and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders across the organization
Maintain awareness of the organization’s business activities, regulatory environment, and emerging risks to support audit planning and provide meaningful risk insights
Participate in and advise on business initiatives by providing proactive feedback from a control and governance perspective and recommending improvements where appropriate
Contribute to departmental initiatives focused on innovation, operational effectiveness, and continuous improvement