Hybrid Senior Manager, CGE, Research & Content Development

at The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc.

• Job title: Senior Manager, CGE, Research & Content Development
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cyber Security
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Washington, United States

About the role

• Senior Manager leading research and content development for corporate governance initiatives at The IIA. Overseeing global strategy regarding policy and thought leadership in corporate governance ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Hybrid work (~40% in office)
• Domestic and international travel as necessary