Managing Director, Assurance & Advisory

CPP Investments | Investissements RPC•Toronto, ON

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Managing Director, Assurance and Advisory, is responsible for providing independent assurance and advisory on an enterprise-wide basis, including overseeing audits, delivering the Audit Plan and working collaboratively with our business to help instill risk and control discipline in CPPIB’s core activities. The Assurance & Advisory (A&A) team is an independent corporate function that reports functionally to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee and administratively to the SMD, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary. Their purpose is to help Senior Management and the Audit Committee safeguard and protect assets, reputation, and long-term sustainability by providing independent assurance and advice over the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of governance, risk management, and internal controls, and the economic and efficient use of the organization’s resources and effectiveness of operations. Each year, they develop a risk-based audit plan that focuses on key and emerging risks and aligns with organization-wide strategic priorities, which is discussed with Senior Management and approved by the Audit Committee.

Requirements

University degree, preferably in Law, Business Administration/Management or Commerce
Relevant professional designation (CPA, CFA, CISA, CIA, etc) is required
15+ years of governance, risk management and internal audit experience
Knowledge of laws/regulations pertinent to the investment sector
Knowledge of audit methodologies, risk management and compliance practices in the investment management or related financial services sectors
Understanding of data analytics and/or technology concepts and their application in an internal audit context
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to work cooperatively with many different stakeholders, both internal and external
Strong organizational skills: detail oriented and able to manage multiple projects towards tight schedules

Responsibilities

Oversee the effective planning, execution and reporting of assigned audits.
Set the objectives and scope of these audits based on key and emerging risks, and in accordance with the Audit Plan.
Optimize resourcing to deliver work efficiently and within budgeted timeframes, while maintaining high quality.
Ensure adherence to our methodologies and industry audit standards in all the work we do.
Identify insightful findings and proactively discuss these with management.
Produce informative and concise reports for management and Committees.
Provide advisory services which meet management expectations, while maintaining objectivity and independence.
Look for and implement ways to streamline audit processes to support efficient audits.
Build and maintain strong, effective, and constructive working relationships with management.
Evaluate audit priorities and objectives through an enterprise-wide lens, ensuring recommendations consistently drive value and align with CPP Investments' strategic objectives.
Apply sound judgement to independently challenge management's risk and control assumptions, balancing objectivity with constructive engagement.
Communicate complex audit findings and recommendations with clarity and confidence.
Identify and assess emerging risks and opportunities across the investment and enterprise landscape, anticipating shifts in the business environment to keep audit coverage relevant and risk-based.
Contribute to a high-performing audit team by fostering a culture of accountability, technical growth, and independent judgement.
Proactively provide guidance, coaching and on-the-job training to A&A team members to develop their knowledge, skills, and career.