Director, Practice Management, Assurance & Advisory

Assurance and Advisory (A&A), CPP Investments’ internal audit group, provides independent and objective assurance to Senior Management and the Audit Committee of CPP Investments over the adequacy and effectiveness of the organization’s governance, risk management, and internal controls. Reporting to the Managing Director, Strategy & Governance, the Director will lead internal audit practice management initiatives across A&A, with a focus on methodology, reporting, planning, and governance practices that enable consistent, high-quality execution. This role is central to ensuring the function delivers effectively on its Audit Plan. The Director will also oversee the preparation and delivery of the annual internal audit opinion, ensuring alignment with professional standards and transparency with senior stakeholders.

Role-Specific Accountabilities:

Assurance & Advisory Execution

• Lead the maintenance and evolution of A&A’s audit methodology, governance documents, and quality assurance program.
• Oversee planning activities, including development and monitoring of group objectives, the Audit Plan, resourcing, and budgeting.
• Manage the preparation and delivery of quarterly and annual reporting on A&A activities to the Audit Committee and senior management.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of the annual internal audit opinion.
• Manage the tracking of audit findings and facilitate follow-up by the audit team.
• Lead the development and implementation of A&A’s training plan.
• Oversee the audit management tool (Workiva), ensuring it supports effective execution and reporting of audit activities.
• Oversee administrative aspects of the function, including drafting internal communications and maintaining the audit intranet page.
• Provide guidance and coaching to team members on audit methodology and standards.

Business Partnership

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that A&A’s work is well aligned with organizational priorities.
• Serve as a connector across the organization, embedding enterprise-wide priorities into A&A’s practices.
• Demonstrate transparency and a “no surprises” approach with senior management and the Audit Committee.

People Leadership

• Lead and support recruitment and onboarding activities for A&A.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to staff on methodology, standards, and practice management.
• Foster an inclusive team environment built on trust and a safe-to-speak-up culture.
• Promote continuous professional development and a mindset of continuous improvement within the team.

Culture Carrier

• Demonstrate the highest ethical standards and role-model CPP Investments’ Guiding Principles of integrity, high performance, and partnership.
• Provide thought leadership on audit practice management, methodology, and reporting.
• Encourage innovation and improvement in how A&A delivers its mandate.