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About the Role

The Senior Manager, Internal Audit is a leadership role responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on internal audit and advisory engagements across IMCO. This role provides independent, risk-based assurance and advisory services to strengthen the organization’s risk management, internal controls, and governance. The position also acts as a trusted advisor, supporting IMCO’s strategic objectives within a complex operating environment and plays a key role in the development, implementation, and execution of the internal audit co-sourcing framework.

Responsibilities

Play a critical role in the development, implementation, and execution of IMCO’s internal audit co-sourcing framework.
Serve as engagement lead for co-sourced providers, overseeing scope, resourcing, quality, deliverables, and ongoing performance.
Lead the end-to-end execution of internal audit and advisory engagements, from planning through reporting and follow-up.
Oversee risk assessments and develop audit objectives, scope, and plans that address key governance, risk, and control considerations.
Manage engagements to ensure audits are risk-focused, well-supported, and result in practical, value-adding recommendations.
Manage audit engagements, budgets, and reporting to ensure timely delivery within budget, supported by complete working papers, and appropriate reports for senior management and the FAC.
Build and maintain effective relationships with audit clients and external partners.
Communicate audit results clearly and lead close-out discussions to support sustainable remediation actions.
Provide independent advisory input on initiatives and change activities while maintaining audit independence.
Represent Internal Audit on enterprise initiatives and cross-functional forums, monitoring relevant business and risk developments and influencing decision-making on risk, governance, and control considerations.
Drive improvements to internal audit methodologies, tools, and practices, including insights from co-sourced engagements.
Support audit quality, professional development, and perform related duties as assigned by the Head of Internal Audit.

Requirements

University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Professional designation required (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent).
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk management, accounting, or a related assurance role.
Demonstrated experience leading and supervising audit engagements, including planning, execution, and reporting.
Experience in financial services, asset management, pension management, or a similarly complex organization.
Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls, and governance frameworks.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and manage complex and sensitive issues.
Proven ability to lead, influence, and challenge constructively at senior levels.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear, actionable insights.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to internal audit standards.
Experience working within or supporting a co-sourced or outsourced internal audit model, including oversight of third-party audit providers.
Experience auditing or advising on investment, risk, operations, technology, data, or enterprise transformation initiatives.
Familiarity with IIA Standards, COSO frameworks, and leading internal audit practices.
Candidates being considered for this position will be required to undergo background screening.

Skills

Risk management
Internal controls
Governance frameworks
Independent judgment
Leadership
Influence
Constructive challenge
Written communication
Verbal communication
Project management
Organizational skills
Integrity
Professionalism
Internal audit standards
Co-sourced/outsourced internal audit models
Oversight of third-party audit providers
Auditing investment
Auditing risk
Auditing operations
Auditing technology
Auditing data
Auditing enterprise transformation initiatives
IIA Standards
COSO frameworks
Leading internal audit practices

Location

Downtown Toronto

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience

Education Level

University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline
Professional designation required (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent)

About the Company

IMCO offers a uniquely stimulating and rewarding environment where you can help build and drive organizational transformation, all while seeking to challenge yourself, learn, and grow your career.
Our culture is built on collaboration and passion, with a shared commitment to delivering lasting value to the clients we serve.
Located in downtown Toronto, our vision is to be the partner of choice for Ontario’s public sector funds and to build a high-performing, value-driven asset management firm.
IMCO is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity

IMCO is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.