Director, Corporate Governance Engagement (Remote)

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 requ