Maggie Ivanova
Chief Enterprise Risk & Assurance Officer
Maggie leads the Enterprise Risk & Assurance (ERA) division at UBC, which oversees Enterprise Risk Management, Advisory, Assurance, and Financial Fraud Risk Management for the university. She reports functionally to the Audit Committee of the Board and administratively to the Vice-President, Finance & Operations. She provides strategic leadership to UBC’s internal assurance (IA) and enterprise risk management (ERM) functions, ensuring they align with the university’s strategic goals and evolving needs. Maggie joined UBC in April of 2025, bringing nearly two decades of leadership in governance, enterprise risk management, and internal audit, providing innovative, value-based advice to senior leaders across diverse sectors.
Maggie has a proven track record in building and leading robust ERM and IA programs. Most recently, she served as AVP Internal Audit at Peoples Group, where she established and led the advisory function within Internal Audit, enhancing the organization’s governance, risk, and control practices. Prior to that, she led the Enterprise Risk Management function at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), successfully building and implementing BCIT’s ERM Program.
Known for her strategic thinking, deep business acumen, and ability to create practical solutions to complex organizational challenges, Maggie is an empathetic and influential leader who inspires teams through her vision and commitment to making a difference. She holds an MBA in Strategic Management from McGill University and has certifications in internal audit (CIA) and risk management assurance (CRMA).
Contact information
Office of Enterprise Risk and Assurance
Room 103 – 2008 Lower Mall Ponderosa Annex F
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z2
Phone: 604 822 9041
Email: maggie.ivanova@ubc.ca
Updates related to Enterprise Risk & Assurance
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Manage risk and overcome challenges with support from Enterprise Risk & Assurance
May is International Internal Audit Awareness Month! At UBC, the ERA team provides independent, risk-based and objective audit and advisory services. Whether you’re launching a new project, looking to improve a critical process, or implementing a change, ERA can help…
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International Fraud Awareness Week is November 17-23
See something? Do something. As part of International Fraud Awareness Week, VP Finance & Operations’ Finance & Integrated Services and Enterprise Risk & Assurance (ERA) have partnered to raise awareness about the importance of fraud prevention. Learn more on the…
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The VP Finance & Operations is expanding with the addition of UBC’s Enterprise Risk & Assurance
Effective January 15, 2024, the VP Finance & Operations (VPFO) will be welcoming UBC’s Enterprise Risk & Assurance (ERA) team to the portfolio. This strategic transition is part of our ongoing efforts to optimize the university’s organizational structure, enhance operational…