IT Auditor

**Our opportunity**

We are looking for an IT Auditor specialized in IT audits to join our Italian audit team, based in Milan. There are opportunities for this person to participate in and help coordinate and assist in audits being executed in Italy and simultaneously across the globe and interact with team members of other countries. She/he will be flagged as IT auditor and work with the bigger IT audit team and as well in integrated audits.

**_Key Tasks and Responsibilities_**
- Assist the Portfolio Manager in planning & determining the audit scope for relevant engagements (with limited supervisor and guidance) and in reaching an agreement on the risk analysis.
- Participate in local and global audits, complete audit work, document and report audit results in line with Group Audit standards.
- Perform advanced analytics and data analysis as part of audits and collaborate with the Data Science team.
- Operate with minimum supervision on smaller/less complex assignments, with sufficient guidance and subsequent review.
- Participate on risk‐based IT and Integrated audit activities designed to identify key risks and evaluate the effectiveness of IT governance, IT risk management, and IT control processes.
- Agree on corrective actions and deliver the final audit report, with support from the Portfolio Manager for more technically challenging / complex / sensitive assignments.
- Track the implementation of agreed actions.
- Build an in-depth understanding of Group Audit standards and methodology. Develop own knowledge and business awareness by reviewing available resources and interacting with multiple stakeholders.
- Contribute to the Group Audit global team through own professional skills and technical knowledge.
- Interact with peers in the segment/ function, or with process owners, to seek information and clarifications during conduct of audit, as well as to seek their buy-in on recommendations.

**_Required_**
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Accounting or Insurance.
- 5+ years’ experience preferably as auditor with a background in financial services and/or insurance knowledge
- Good understanding of the insurance industry and key processes
- Relevant professional qualification such as CIA/CISA will be required. If not already qualified, such certification should be obtained within 18 months after hiring.
- Good knowledge of Internal Audit processes, principles of internal controls and risk assessments and design of suitable audit testing.
- Experience within complex, multi-national organizations, preferably in an international environment.
- Good organization, project management, analytical, problem solving and communications skills in an internal audit and/or external audit environment.
- Good English is required.
- Ability to work customer focused, collaborative, flexible, persistent and results-oriented.
- Flexibility and endurance to cope with varying workloads, pressures and priorities.
- Work location is Milan. Not excluded travel within Europe.

**Who we are**

Looking for a challenging and inspiring work environment where you can make a difference? At Zurich millions of individuals and businesses place their trust in our products and services every day. Our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, enabling, businesses and communities to face a world of risk with confidence. Imagine if you could help people do this all over the world. You’d give them confidence and reassurance by protecting what they love most. It’s a big challenge, but you will be supported by a world-class team who believe in helping you to reach your full potential and deliver on our promises.

At Zurich, we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.

**So be challenged. Be inspired. Help us make a difference