Auditor/Senior Auditor, Internal IT Audit

We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$264.9 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2024.

We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong. 

Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world’s top companies. At PSP, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.

The Auditor/Senior Auditor, Internal IT Audit performs internal audit engagements to assess information technology governance, risk management practices, business processes, and controls. In addition to traditional audit assurance engagements, projects also include advisory engagements in support of technology initiatives, risk management practices, third-party service providers, data governance/management processes, project management processes, and investment management processes. 

The responsibilities of the incumbent include executing assurance and advisory engagements, recommending value-added solutions, writing internal audit reports, and carrying out other internal audit activities and projects, as required. 

As an Auditor/Senior Auditor, Internal IT Audit, you will: 

• Assist in the definition of the scope, identify and assess the governance, key processes, activities, risks, and controls, including those related to information technology risk management, project management, investment management processes, business process audits, financial statement audits, and investment management audits

• Perform testing and other audit procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of controls and compliance with policies and regulations

• Document observations and results, issue value-added recommendations by proposing practical and innovative solutions to enhance governance, risk management practices, internal controls, and validate them with the relevant stakeholders

• Write the internal audit report and present the observations to the relevant stakeholders

• Establish effective working relationships with owners of key processes and controls

• Collaborate and share knowledge with other members of the internal audit team, as well as industry peers

• Support the continuous enhancement of the internal audit program and methodology

• Perform periodic follow-up activities for outstanding recommendations

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in business administration, information technology, or other relevant field

• Four (4) to eight (8) years of relevant experience in audit, risk consulting, or other information technology consulting role

• Ability to assess risks and associated control environments in the context of emerging technology trends and business transformations, for example:

  • Cloud computing and management software services 

  • Big data, artificial intelligence, and data-driven decision making 

  • Outsourcing of technology and business support activities, functions, and processes

• A CISA professional certification

• Other professional certification in auditing or accounting, such as CIA or CPA, an asset 

• Experience in risk management, asset management and/or financial services industry an asset 

• Experience in a consulting or public accounting firm, an asset

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an agile work environment

• Ability to assess the control environment considering emerging trends and evolving technology environment (e.g., cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence, etc.)

• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Intellectual curiosity

• Critical thinking

• Ability to develop effective relationships and provide constructive influence

• Ability to produce clear, concise, and high-quality reports in English

• Basic knowledge and experience with data visualization, data analysis tools, or data auditing techniques

• Bilingualism: English and French (frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa) 

We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:

• Investment in career development

• Comprehensive group insurance plans

• Competitive pension plans

• Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs

• Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers

• A personalized family-building support, from pre-pregnancy to menopause, with available financial assistance

• Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off

• A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days

*Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.

At PSP, we aim to provide an inclusive workplace where we leverage diversity and where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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