Internal Audit Senior Director, Corporate Risk Assurance

CLOSING DATE:

September 30, 2026

Opportunity

Opportunity
Interested in shaping how a world-class investment manager understands, monitors, and strengthens risk? AIMCo is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking Senior Director, Corporate Risk Assurance to help lead the next evolution of corporate and operational risk assurance within Internal Audit.

Reporting to the Chief Internal Auditor, this senior leadership role is responsible for evaluating the design and effectiveness of operational activities, control systems, risk management practices, and risk culture across AIMCo. As a trusted advisor to the Chief Internal Auditor, Executive leadership, and the Audit Committee, you will bring insight, independence, and practical recommendations that strengthen governance, improve controls, and support risk-informed decision-making.

This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced risk and assurance leader who thrives in complex environments, builds strong partnerships, and can translate enterprise and emerging risk themes into meaningful assurance coverage. You will lead the development and execution of an agile, risk-based internal audit plan for corporate functions, support investigations where required, and advance continuous assurance and risk monitoring through data analytics.

***NOTE This role will close at 11:59pm MST on Sept.29, 2026***

Responsibilities Include:

• Set the strategic direction and vision for corporate and operational risk assurance, aligned to AIMCo’s corporate priorities, Internal Audit mandate, enterprise-wide audit strategy, and professional standards.
• Develop and implement the corporate and operational risk assurance framework, roadmap, and coverage strategy, prioritizing work that addresses enterprise, emerging, and strategic operational risks.
• Engage with the Audit Committee and executive leadership to influence audit priorities, resource allocation, and the ongoing corporate and operational risk assessment and audit plan.

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of AIMCo’s operations, corporate functions, and risk management framework to build an adaptive, integrated, and risk-based audit plan.
• Identify and prioritize assurance coverage for key risks such as operational risk, fraud risk, third-party risk, model risk, business continuity, enterprise risk, and other emerging risk areas.
• Partner with corporate, front office, and risk management teams to promote a strong risk culture where risks are identified, understood, managed, and aligned to AIMCo’s values and policies.

• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, audit clients, and enterprise partners to act as a catalyst for positive change and continuous improvement across corporate and operational risk management.
• Support the Chief Internal Auditor and Audit Committee by providing clear, timely, and insightful reporting on operational risk matters, audit results, and the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls.

• Lead and execute complex assurance engagements, risk assessments, and advisory activities from planning through reporting, ensuring work is evidence-based, professionally skeptical, and aligned to Internal Audit standards.
• Deliver practical, value-added recommendations that address root causes, strengthen controls, and support risk-informed decisions by management, executives, and the Board.
• Advance continuous assurance and risk monitoring through data analytics, automation, and innovative audit practices.
• Support investigations and manage external contracts and relationships related to investigative and forensic accounting audit work.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, economics, finance, or another relevant field; legal qualifications or comparable experience in enterprise risk, compliance, or internal audit will also be considered.
• Completion of one or more relevant professional designations such as CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, or CFA; additional designations such as CRMA, PRM, ORM, or CRMP are considered an asset.
• 10 to 15 years of progressive experience designing, implementing, evaluating, or operating risk management programs within institutional investment, financial services, or another complex regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing risk, assurance, or audit professionals.
• Deep knowledge of enterprise risk frameworks, risk theory, methodologies, metrics, and professional internal audit standards.
• Strong understanding of corporate and operational risk areas, including governance, internal controls, risk culture, third-party risk, fraud risk, model risk, and business continuity.
• Excellent communication, executive presentation, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence constructively at senior levels.
• Experience using data analytics, automation, or governance, risk, and compliance tools to enhance assurance coverage and monitoring would be an asset.
• A strong commitment to AIMCo’s values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity, and collaboration, and the ability to inspire the same in others.

One-Year Success Measures:

• Establish a clear and scalable corporate and operational risk assurance framework and roadmap aligned to AIMCo’s priorities and Internal Audit strategy.
• Deliver high-quality assurance engagements and advisory work that provide practical insights on key corporate, operational, enterprise, and emerging risks.
• Strengthen relationships with senior leaders, corporate functions, risk partners, and the Audit Committee through trusted advice, clear reporting, and constructive challenge.
• Advance the use of data analytics and continuous monitoring to improve audit coverage, responsiveness, and impact.

Next Steps

We are excited to meet you. Please submit your resume or CV to be considered for this opportunity. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and we will be in touch with any questions.

Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening, which includes a credit bureau and a criminal record investigation, the results of which must be acceptable to AIMCo.

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