Managing Director, Assurance & Advisory

Purpose. Performance. People.

Joining CPP Investments means joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors to drive a single mandate: to deliver strong, sustainable returns for generations of Canadians.

With a long-term horizon and global reach, we deploy capital at scale across public and private markets. Our size, stability, and disciplined investment philosophy allow us to pursue complex opportunities and build enduring partnerships worldwide. 

For our people, this means meaningful work with tangible impact, real opportunity, and collaboration with exceptional colleagues who value partnership and performance.Here, you’ll contribute to outcomes that matter alongside team members committed to excellence and shared success.

The Role

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 Team

A&A 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. 

Our purpose is to help Senior Management and the Audit Committee safeguard and protect our assets, reputation, and long-term sustainability. We do this through providing independent assurance and advice over the:

• adequacy and effectiveness of our system of governance,risk management, and internal controls and

• economic and efficient use of the organization’s resources and effectiveness of operations. 

Each year, we develop a risk-based audit plan that focuses on key and emerging risks and aligns with organization-wide strategic priorities. The plan is discussed with Senior Management and approved by the Audit Committee. 

Accountabilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

You are motivated to contribute to something larger than yourself, approach complex challenges with rigor, and hold yourself to  high standards in a collaborative, performance-driven environment.

We provide colleagues with cutting-edge AI tools, dedicated learning time, and practical support to help them deliver with greater impact.

Inclusion & Accessibility

CPP Investments is committed to equitable access to employment and building a workforce that reflects diverse talent and perspectives. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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