British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) offers an exceptional opportunity to work at a world-class organization while living in a west coast setting. With $295.0 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2025, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is the provider of investment management services for British Columbia’s public sector and one of the largest asset managers in Canada. BCI seeks investment opportunities around the world and across a range of asset classes that convert savings into productive capital. Our investment returns play a significant role in helping our institutional clients build a financially secure future for their beneficiaries.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Are you ready to lead technology audits that protect billions in assets?
We are seeking an IT Audit Manager to drive BCI’s technology assurance program. This is a pivotal role for a seasoned IT audit professional who thrives on leading high-impact engagements and influencing strategic decisions. You will work with state-of-the-art AI technologiesto deliver deeper insights and greater efficiency, while building in-demand skills that will advance your career.
In this role, you will lead risk-based audits across cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and technology governance, directly safeguarding the systems that power one of Canada's largest institutional investors. Your work will directly influence how BCI safeguards its technology environment, with recommendations that reach senior leadership and Audit Committee.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
The Corporate Risk & Audit (CR&A) department is responsible for providing analysis and insight on BCI’s risk exposures, governance, and control practices. Comprised of three branches – Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Controls, and Internal Audit – this department helps BCI understand and monitor the key risks that could impact our objectives, advises management on potential mitigation strategies, and provides assurance on the ongoing effectiveness of controls.
The Internal Controls team acts as an independent advisor to management on good control practices and helps management navigate external audit requirements.
WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in computer science, management information systems, accounting, finance, or related discipline
Minimum 6 years of IT audit experience.
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent designation.
Knowledge of COBIT, ISO/IEC 27001/2, CIS, and NIST frameworks
Experience executing cybersecurity audits.
Strong interpersonal and professional writing skills
Ability to deliver audit findings tactfully and diplomatically
Experience with project management, risk management, and control frameworks
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Reporting to the Director, Internal Audit, the IT Audit Manager is accountable for developing and executing assurance activities within designated Information Technology areas. Working with considerable autonomy, the IT Audit Manager develops a thorough understanding of BCI's objectives, technology strategies, and risks. The role informs annual audit planning and executes a risk-based portfolio of technology audit engagements in close collaboration with senior management.
Assists with long-term audit planning
Monitors trends in the investment industry and emerging risk areas to inform planning priorities
Acquires a strong understanding of BCI’s business processes related to assigned coverage areas to help steer annual audit planning efforts
Works with the Director, Internal Audit to establish effective and efficient audit processes supported by robust quality assurance practices
Coordinates with external assurance providers to ensure adequate firm-wide audit coverage and to minimize duplication of efforts
Develops Stakeholder Relationships
Develops and cultivates relationships with key auditees from the assigned coverage area, and establishes a periodic communication cadence
Identifies and develops relationships with specialist contractors that have deep subject matter expertise in key topics relevant to the coverage area long-term audit plan
Leverages Canadian pension peer network to share practices, realize efficiencies, and generate solutions to common challenges
Plans and organizes audit engagements
Determines, with support from the Director, Internal Audit, engagement objectives, scope, and prioritized areas for testing; documents work in engagement terms of reference to be agreed with audit clients
Identifies opportunities to leverage data analytics and/or AI tools to enhance audit testing and analysis where appropriate
Procures subject matter experts to help with specialized areas selected for review
Considers relevant internal and external frameworks, standards, and benchmarks to guide testing
Develops audit work programs that clearly communicate objectives and methodology
Performs internal audit engagements
Approaches engagements with curiosity, objectivity, and professional skepticism
Identifies key controls, weaknesses and compensating controls in complex or interrelated systems
Obtains and documents sufficient and appropriate evidence to support the findings, conclusions and recommendations resulting from the project.
Manages auditee expectations through regular communication and status reporting
Conducts root cause analysis and develops pragmatic recommendations to strengthen risk management, governance, and controls
Communicates findings
Discusses findings with the Director, Internal Audit and auditees
Drafts clear, contextual engagement reports that balance clarity and conciseness
Ensures language is objective, accurate, and appropriately framed for the audience
WHERE YOU WILL WORK
Work from our downtown Vancouver office: relocation support is available if needed.
SALARY RANGE
The annualized base salary range for this role is CAD $124,000 to $144,000.
Our recruitment process requires that the successful candidate agrees to undergo a criminal record search, education and designation verification; to provide a declaration of no previous or current criminal status; and to comply with our corporate Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct.
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British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) offers an exceptional opportunity to work at a world-class organization while living in a west coast setting. With $295.0 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2025, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is the provider of investment management services for British Columbia’s public sector and one of the largest asset managers in Canada. BCI seeks investment opportunities around the world and across a range of asset classes that convert savings into productive capital. Our investment returns play a significant role in helping our institutional clients build a financially secure future for their beneficiaries.
