OMERS | Senior Auditor, Pension Operations & Technology

Responsibilities

• 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.
• The role combines audit execution, technology risk assessment, and advisory capabilities to support a dynamic and evolving pension environment.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Escalate significant risks, emerging issues, or contentious matters to audit leadership in a timely manner as appropriate.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to challenge constructively, influence stakeholders, and foster a culture of risk awareness and continuous improvement.
• While AI assists us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain central to our candidate experience.
• Preferred Skills & Experiences

OMERS

OMERS is an employer hiring in India (sector: BFSI / Investments / Insurance). In its own words: "Established in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada's largest defined benefit pension plans offering employer-matched contributions."

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in Toronto.

• Industry: BFSI / Investments / Insurance