Date Posted:
September 26, 2026
Position Title:
Senior Manager, Corporate Governance Engagement, Research & Content Development
Office/Company:
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-13118
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Location:
Washington, DC
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Salary:
Salary Range: $105,000.00 to $120,000.00 Annually
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Description:
Senior Manager, Corporate Governance Engagement, Research & Content Development The IIA’s Senior Manager, CGE, Research & Content Development, 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, stock exchanges, 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 based in Washington, DC and is eligible for hybrid work (approximately 40% in office) with domestic and international travel, as necessary. The Senior Manager will report to the Director, Corporate Governance Engagement, Stakeholder Relations & Events.
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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
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, skills, and/or abilities 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, auditing, business, communications, or public policy. An MBA, MPA, or J.D. would be an asset.
• 5 to 7+ years of experience in internal auditing and/or a related professional 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.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships. An established network of global relationships with business and internal auditing thought leaders would be an asset.
• Demonstrated experience prioritizing and balancing multiple ongoing high-profile projects with the ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Strong people skills and emotional intelligence with a proven ability to lead through influence and consensus.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently with demonstrated attention to detail.
• WRITING & LANGUAGE SKILLS
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional and technical documents.
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