SUMMARY
The IIA’s Director, Corporate Governance Engagement, 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, 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 eligible to work remotely but will be expected to have domestic and international travel, as necessary. The Director will report to the Executive Vice President of Global Advocacy, Policy, and Stakeholder Relations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
General
• Serve as a subject matter expert and a leading voice in the profession of internal auditing within the IIA, with chapters, affiliates and outside of The IIA.
• Continually promote the value of internal auditing and The IIA.
• Engage IIA staff, boards, advisory councils, volunteers, chapters, affiliates, and members for their views, suggestions, and assistance in advancing The IIA’s goals
• Attend and/or present at internal audit and/or corporate governance-related events, hearings, webinars, and conferences
• Anticipate and respond to changes in the profession of internal auditing evaluating trends closely, understanding technology and its implications, critically evaluate current solutions, and develop innovative solutions to problems.
Corporate Governance Engagement
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships within the global corporate governance ecosystem
• Develop and implement a corporate governance engagement strategic plan, in consultation with key profession stakeholders, which will become a dynamic document, updated on an annual basis
• Educate corporate governance stakeholders about internal auditing, The IIA, its certifications and standards, and various relevant policy issues in the corporate governance arena, while positioning The IIA and internal auditors as highly trusted expert resources and thought leaders
• Track and influence relevant corporate governance policy initiatives by both the public and private sector
• Track public comment opportunities on corporate governance proposals, draft public comment letters on behalf of the organization, and follow up to ensure The IIA’s policy preferences are properly considered/adopted
• Identify emerging political and policy risks and opportunities in the corporate governance ecosystem and formulate appropriate responses to advance the best interests of The IIA, its members, the internal audit profession, and the public
• Launch and/or support campaigns across the globe, working in close partnership with IIA affiliates, to advance The IIA’s corporate governance policy goals, including overseeing the drafting of policy recommendations, the building of coalitions, and coordinating with The IIA’s Communications/Media team to drive and manage media coverage and social media engagement
• Design, launch, and manage a new IIA program to build strong relationships with members of corporate audit committees, focusing on educational outreach, information sharing, and the development of resources and best practices for this critical set of stakeholders
• Collaborate on and help to create educational packets, position papers, thought leadership, model corporate governance codes, model legislation, briefing memos, multimedia, PowerPoint presentations, web content, and social media which advance the organization’s corporate governance policy goals
• Implement a strategy to build awareness, goodwill, and IIA brand recognition with leaders in the corporate governance ecosystem
• Represent The IIA on external committees, task forces, and other meetings focused on corporate governance policy
• Ensure alignment and identify synergies between The IIA’s corporate governance engagement program and the organization’s public policy advocacy program
Qualifications 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.
Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in economics, accounting, business, communications, or public policy; an MBA or J.D. would be an asset
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation
• 10+ 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
• 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 management 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.
Writing and Language Skills
• 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.
Computer Skills
• Intermediate to expert level of competency with all Microsoft office products, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Physical Demands
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
Work Environment
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• Regular, in-person meetings will be required, subject to any COVID or other governmental health restrictions.
• Domestic and international travel is required as warranted, with periodic travel between worksite and our headquarters in Lake Mary, Florida.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
