Associate, Assurance and Advisory

Company Description

Make an impact at a global and dynamic investment organization

When you join CPP Investments, you are joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors. With more than $600 billion in assets under management, CPP Investments is a professional investment management organization that globally invests the funds of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) to help ensure it is financially sustainable for generations of working and retired Canadians.

CPP Investments invests across regions and asset classes to build a globally diversified portfolio. It holds assets in public equity, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and fixed income, and the CPP Fund is projected to reach $3 trillion in assets by 2050. The organization is headquartered in Toronto with offices in Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, New York City, San Francisco, São Paulo, and Sydney.

CPP Investments successfully attracts, selects, and retains talented individuals from top-tier institutions worldwide. Join our team for access to:

• Stimulating work in a fast-paced and intellectually challenging environment
• Accelerated exposure and responsibility
• Global career development opportunities
• Diverse and inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
• A hybrid-flexible work environment with an emphasis on in-person collaboration
• A culture rooted in principles of integrity, partnership, and high performance
• An organization with an important social purpose that positively impacts lives

If you have a passion for performance, value a collegial and collaborative culture, and approach work with the highest integrity, invest your career here. 

Job Description

This position will report to a Director, Assurance and Advisory (“A&A”) and will be a key team member providing independent advisory and assurance services, specializing in technology, data governance, and IT risk management. In this role, you will be focused on maximizing the value delivered by the A&A Group across a wide range of groups and strategic projects selected via a risk-based approach.

As an Associate, Assurance and Advisory (A&A), you will provide support on audit and/or advisory engagements, working collaboratively with colleagues and our internal partners to help instill risk and control discipline in their core activities. You will have the opportunity to learn from and provide actionable recommendations on all CPP Investment’s most critical initiatives and you will provide experience, technical knowledge, and leadership to drive strategic objectives and evolve the perceived value of A&A across the organization.

Accountabilities:

Audit Planning & Execution

• Plan and execute internal audits focused on technology and data, including IT infrastructure, cybersecurity controls, data governance frameworks, and emerging technology risks.
• Identify IT-specific risks and evaluate controls to determine their effectiveness in achieving CPP Investments’ objectives and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Utilize data analytics tools and techniques to analyze large datasets and present insights effectively.
• Develop and maintain open lines of communication with management and other key stakeholders (e.g. external auditors), by working collaboratively and constructively;
• Present and discuss audit findings and recommendations to the engagement lead and relevant stakeholders during the course of the audit;
• Support the production of informative, concise and value adding engagement reports and/or management letters, as well as reports to the Audit Committee.

Relationship Building

• Collaborate with engagement team members to effectively execute assurance and advisory activities as required;
• Foster and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders on assigned engagements to ensure that they receive optimal value from work delivered. 

Qualifications

Education & Professional Certifications

• Undergraduate degree required, preferably in an accounting / business or finance related discipline.
• Relevant professional designations are strongly preferred (e.g. CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CDPSE, etc.). CPA, CIA, CFA, or similar designations are a plus.

Professional Experience

• 3-5 years of progressive experience in IT Audit, Technology Risk Management, Data Governance, or Cybersecurity, ideally within financial institutions or investment firms.
• Strong knowledge of IT systems, data management frameworks, and the risk implications of complex technologies.
• Experience with audit methodologies for technology and data-related processes, including ITGC, application controls, and cybersecurity assessments.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau) and exposure to emerging risks like cloud computing, blockchain, and AI is a plus.

Personal Competencies

• Self-motivated with a strong interest in technology and data trends, able to work independently and in diverse teams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify and present complex IT concepts effectively.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Adaptable to changing business needs, with attention to detail and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Exemplify CPP Investments’ Guiding Principles of integrity, high performance, and partnership. 

Additional Information

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At CPP Investments, we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability.

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity:

In addition to being dedicated to building a workforce that reflects diverse talent, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience. If you require an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms, etc.), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Disclaimer:

CPP Investments does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Our recruitment supplier arrangements are restricted to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other web-site job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by CPP Investments to provide resumes to this posting or web-site will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. CPP Investments will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.