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About the Role
The Managing Director, Assurance and Advisory, is responsible for providing independent assurance and advisory on an enterprise-wide basis. This includes overseeing audits, delivering the Audit Plan, and collaborating with business units to instill risk and control discipline in core activities.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the effective planning, execution and reporting of assigned audits.
- Set the objectives and scope of audits based on key and emerging risks, in accordance with the Audit Plan.
- Optimize resourcing to deliver work efficiently and within budgeted timeframes, while maintaining high quality.
- Ensure adherence to methodologies and industry audit standards.
- Identify insightful findings and proactively discuss these with management.
- Produce informative and concise reports for management and Committees.
- Provide advisory services that meet management expectations while maintaining objectivity and independence.
- 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 drive value and align with 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.
- Provide guidance, coaching and on-the-job training to A&A team members to develop their knowledge, skills, and career.
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
- Motivated to contribute to something larger than oneself
- Approach complex challenges with rigor
- Hold yourself to high standards in a collaborative, performance-driven environment
Skills
- Governance
- Risk management
- Internal audit
- Audit methodologies
- Compliance practices
- Data analytics
- Technology concepts
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Detail oriented
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 15+ years
Education Level
- University degree
- Professional designation
Benefits
- Cutting-edge AI tools
- Dedicated learning time
- Practical support
About the Company
- CPP Investments is one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors.
- We have a long-term horizon and global reach, deploying 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.
- We contribute to outcomes that matter alongside team members committed to excellence and shared success.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- CPP Investments is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process.
- We will never ask candidates for payment or financial information at any stage of hiring.
- All legitimate opportunities are posted on our careers page, and communications will come from our applicant tracking system, Workday.
- CPP Investments may use AI tools to help screen and assess applicants by analyzing resumes and applications for relevant skills and experience.
- These tools support, but do not replace, human decision-making.