Manager, Data Analytics & Innovation, Assurance and Advisory

Assurance and Advisory (A&A) provides independent and objective assurance over the design and operating effectiveness of CPP Investments governance processes and internal controls. Reporting to the Director Data Analytics & Innovation the Manager will play a key role in advancing the use of innovative data analytics and intelligent automation solutions within A&A.

This role combines strong technical proficiency with strategic insight to enhance audit efficiency risk intelligence and the application of emerging technologies within assurance practices. The successful candidate will have deep experience in handling complex data sets developing insightful dashboards and leveraging cloud and AI technologies to deliver data-driven assurance insights.

Role-Specific Accountabilities:

Innovation Analytics & Generative AI (GenAI) Integration & Execution

• Support the implementation of A&As data analytics and innovation roadmap in alignment with the broader assurance strategy.
• Analyze large and complex data sets across multiple domains to identify trends anomalies and opportunities for enhanced assurance coverage.
• Develop and maintain advanced analytics dashboards and visualization tools to enable continuous auditing and real-time insights.
• Collaborate with the Director to introduce and embed AI platforms AI agents and intelligent automation (e.g. Microsoft Power Platform Blue Prism) into audit processes.
• Apply data science and automation techniques to optimize risk-based audit planning testing and reporting.
• Evaluate opportunities to deploy Generative AI (GenAI) Copilot and similar AI-assisted tools to accelerate insight generation and knowledge management.
• Ensure responsible and ethical use of AI and automation within audit processes including transparency data quality and control integrity.
• Support experimental pilots demonstrating advanced analytics machine learning and predictive insights that align with A&A and enterprise objectives.

Data Governance & Management

• Champion data governance and data management best practices across the A&A analytics initiatives.
• Continuously collaborate with enterprise data teams to ensure adherence to governance frameworks data lineage and access management protocols.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of CPP Investments data ecosystem and systems supporting key business processes.
• Contribute to the improvement of data quality and architecture supporting analytics and reporting within A&A.

Collaboration Knowledge Sharing & Capability Development

• Partner with A&A colleagues and enterprise stakeholders to identify and deliver opportunities to embed analytics into audit processes.
• Support knowledge sharing and coaching initiatives to strengthen data literacy and analytical capabilities across the A&A team.
• Stay current with advancements in cloud computing AI and intelligent automation to identify innovative solutions that can enhance A&As effectiveness.
• Actively contribute to A&As innovation culture by championing experimentation continuous learning and process improvement.

Qualifications :

Education & Professional Certifications

• Bachelors degree in data science computer science engineering mathematics or a related quantitative field.
• Certifications in data analytics AI or intelligent automation (e.g. Azure Data Engineer Power BI Blue Prism Developer or equivalent) are assets.
• Designations such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or professional development in data science AI or automation will be an advantage.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in data analytics automation or AI application within internal audit technology or related assurance environments.
• Proven experience in handling large complex datasets and deriving meaningful business insights.
• Demonstrated ability to design and develop insightful dashboards and data visualizations (e.g. Power BI Tableau).
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Azure AWS or Snowflake.
• Deep understanding of data governance and data management frameworks.
• Strong understanding of AI platforms such as Copilot with intermediate to advanced experience developing AI agents or working with intelligent automation tools (e.g. Blue Prism Microsoft Power Platform).
• Proficiency in programming languages and data manipulation tools including Python and SQL.

Personal Competencies   

• Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team having a hands on approach as well as appreciate diversity of thoughts and opinions.
• Superior communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to take concepts or events and present them simply concisely and effectively.
• Strong judgment and creativity; strong problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to effectively process a large volume of information and draw meaningful/persuasive conclusions.
• Proven ability to build and foster professional relationships and influence others effectively at the management and staff level.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business needs and priorities with strong attention to detail with proven consistency.
• Strong organizational/project management skills the ability to manage and achieve multiple deadlines both internal and external.
• Exemplify CPP Investments Guiding Principles of integrity high performance and partnership.

Additional Information :

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We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. 

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity:

In addition to being dedicated to building a workforce that reflects diverse talent we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience. If you require an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials accessible meeting rooms etc.) please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Disclaimer:

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time