Sr.Mgr,CGE,Research & Content Development

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The IIA’s Senior Manager, CGE, Research & Content Development, will operate as a lead advocate in developing and implementing The IIA’s global strategy as it relates to policy and thought leadership in the greater corporate governance ecosystem. This global ecosystem includes audit committees, boards of directors, professional membership associations, NGOs, regulators, business groups, corporations, C-suite leaders, stock exchanges, think tanks, and other stakeholders involved in initiating and advancing policies, best practices, research, debate, education, regulations, and laws related to corporate governance, boards of directors, audit committees and other governing bodies, the Three Lines Model, and the role of internal auditors.

This position is based in Washington, DC and is eligible for hybrid work (~40% in office) with domestic and international travel, as necessary. The Senior Manager will report to the Director, Corporate Governance Engagement, Stakeholder Relations & Events.

• Develop and implement a CGE research and content plan, in consultation with key profession stakeholders, which will become a dynamic document, updated on an annual basis
• Lead the design, execution, and promotion of original research that advances The IIA’s Corporate Governance Engagement (CGE) strategy, including support for The IIA’s Global Audit Committee Center (GACC)
• Prepare research reports, issue briefs, policy analyses, comment letters, surveys, presentations, multimedia content, and other materials that position The IIA and internal auditors as trusted governance experts
• Work collaboratively with both internal and external research partners and effectively manage internal and/or external research resources
• Engage IIA boards, committees, chapters, national institutes, and members to inform research, as appropriate
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships within the global corporate governance ecosystem
• Present findings at governance and internal audit events
• Other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in economics, accounting, auditing, business, communications, or public policy; an MBA, MPA, or J.D. would be an asset
• 5-7+ years experience in internal auditing and/or a related profession field
• Subject matter familiarity with current corporate governance policy debates regarding ESG/climate, cybersecurity, fraud, risk, internal controls, data privacy, artificial intelligence, and blockchain policy is a plus
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into user-friendly presentations
• The ability to build and maintain strong relationships; an already established set of global relationships with business and internal auditing thought leaders would be an asset
• Demonstrated experience prioritizing and balancing multiple, on-going high-profile projects with the ability to meet critical deadlines
• Strong people skills and emotional intelligence with a proven ability to lead by influence and consensus
• Self-motivation and an ability to work independently. Demonstrated significant attention to detail.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional and technical documents. Ability to respond to various inquiries from key internal and external stakeholders. Strong writing skills with the ability to explain technical concepts in language readily understood by a layperson. Ability to effectively present information to boards of directors, senior management, public groups, government officials, regulators, and their staff. Multiple language skills are an asset to any role within The IIA.

• Intermediate to expert level of competency with all Microsoft Office products, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.