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The Senior Auditor, Pension Operations & Technology, is a key member of the Internal Audit team, responsible for executing risk-based audit and project assurance engagements across pension operations and technology functions. This role provides independent assurance and advisory support over governance, risk management, and control environments while contributing to OMERS' pension modernization and automation initiatives that support the organization's long-term strategic objectives. Our Pension system modernization and automation has been critical to keeping pace with the service requirements of our growing membership base and is a critical strategic objective to support our OMERS 2030 strategy.

Working closely with leaders across Pension Operations, Technology, Risk, and other oversight functions, the Senior Auditor delivers high-quality assurance activities, identifies opportunities to strengthen controls, and provides actionable insights that enhance organizational effectiveness and resilience. The role combines audit execution, technology risk assessment, and advisory capabilities to support a dynamic and evolving pension environment.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:

• Lead and execute audit engagements from planning through reporting with minimal oversight from the Associate Director or Director, Internal Audit.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with business and technology stakeholders to gain a thorough understanding of processes, risks, controls, and strategic initiatives.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls and ensure audit procedures appropriately address identified risks and audit objectives.
• Support project assurance reviews and technology-focused assessments related to major transformation programs, including pension modernization, automation initiatives, system implementations, and technology risk management.
• Evaluate technology control environments, including system development practices, infrastructure, cybersecurity, application controls, in multiple environments: in-house developed platforms, cloud-based and on-premises solutions.
• Identify control deficiencies, determine root causes, assess risk implications, and validate management remediation plans.
• Facilitate discussions with management and technology leaders regarding audit observations, risk exposures, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Escalate significant risks, emerging issues, or contentious matters to audit leadership in a timely manner as appropriate.
• Prepare clear, concise, and impactful audit reports and supporting documentation that communicate key insights and recommendations to management.
• Monitor the implementation of management action plans and validate the effectiveness of remediation activities.
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of Internal Audit through the use of data analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, and other technology-enabled audit methodologies.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit efficiency, enhance assurance coverage, and provide value-added insights to stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Professional certification preferred: CPA, CIA, CISA, CRISC, CISSP or other relevant designations considered an asset.

• 2–3 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, technology risk or assurance, IT assurance, cybersecurity, or a related field

• Strong understanding of risk-based auditing methodologies, internal control frameworks, and technology risk management principles

• Experience assessing IT general controls, application controls, cybersecurity controls, and technology governance processes.
• Experience supporting or auditing large-scale technology transformation initiatives, system implementations, or digital modernization programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly and effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Ability to build credibility and effectively engage with managers, directors, and senior stakeholders across business and technology functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks, evaluate impacts, and recommend practical solutions.

Preferred Skills & Experiences

• Ability to build credibility and effectively engage with managers, directors, and senior stakeholders across business and technology functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks, evaluate impacts, and recommend practical solutions.
• Working knowledge of industry-recognized frameworks and standards, including COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ITIL, and related control frameworks.
• Ability to interpret data queries (e.g., SQL) and leverage data analytics to support audit testing and risk assessments.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools and prompt engineering techniques is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to balance assurance, advisory, and project-related responsibilities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Proactive, curious, and committed to continuous learning and professional development.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Ability to challenge constructively, influence stakeholders, and foster a culture of risk awareness and continuous improvement.

You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award pursuant to our Short-term Incentive plan and our Long-Term Incentive plan (if applicable), and to participate in our group benefits and retirement plans – details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters.

As one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the members we proudly serve.

From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used to support certain stages of the OMERS recruitment process. While AI assists us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain central to our candidate experience.