Audit Governance Specialist

Generali is a major player in the global insurance industry - a strategic and highly important sector for the growth, development and welfare of modern societies.

Within the Audit Governance team we are looking for a Audit Governance Specialist to support the Head of Audit Governance in full compliance with defined Methodology, execute the Audit Value Chain by supporting the delivery and completion of the approved Audit Plan and contributing to maintain overdue audit issues at a low level through a close monitoring of remedial actions implementation.

The main tasks of the job will be:

- Contribute to the delivery of the Head Office audits and coordination of the thematic audits within the respective areas (inter alia: legal, Anti-Money Laundering, compliance, corporate affairs)
- Support the preparation of the specific documentation for Governance Bodies (e.g., Board of Directors, Board of Statutory Auditors, Organismo di Vigilanza 231, etc.) as well as the Group Audit contribution to the main Corporate Governance official documents (e.g., Corporate Governance Report, Complaints Report, Solvency & Financial Condition Report, Regular Supervisory Report, etc.)
- Support the coordination of some activities and/or projects relevant for the Global Audit Communities (e.g., implementation of the Audit Group Policy, Legal Framework)

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

- Support in business and governance change projects, providing controls and risks consultancy, as well as analysis and recommendation of changes to internal policies and procedures in order to maintain the structure of internal controls and comply with applicable external regulations
- Contribution to the internal audit risk assessment, based on a detailed understanding of risks faced within the Audit Governance area of responsibility
- Preparation of Group Audit contribution to, inter alia, Corporate Governance Report, Complaints Report, Solvency & Financial Condition Report, Regular Supervisory Report

Must have:

- College Degree or equivalent, ideally in Legal and / or insurance / financial services / management
- At least 3 years of experience in Technical Auditing, Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering, Regulatory in insurance / financial institutions or in consulting / external audit firm
- Knowledge of audit methodology
- Knowledge of key governance mechanisms of an international insurance group (i.e., role and responsibilities, internal regulations, governance frameworks and external standards)
- Knowledge about the related regulatory requirements on business processes and organization. Knowledge of the main external legal requirements (e.g. Anti-Money Laundering, International Sanctions, D.Lgs. 231/2001, IVASS Regulation 38/2018, etc.)
- Proficiency in English (language used by the Group Audit function in Generali Group)

Nice to have:

- Internal Audit professional certification (e.g., CPA, CISA, CIA) or relevant technical qualification would be an advantage
- Experience in multinational environment and project management focusing on change management and governance projects would be a plus

Soft skills:

- Integrity, confidence & accountability
- Strong skills in pressure and time management, flexibility and life-long learning
- Strong skills in problem solving, strategic and innovative thinking and change management
- Teamwork and global collaboration
- Capability to act in coherence with 4 Life-Time Partners Behaviours of Generali Group:

- Ownership: Act with proactivity and passion for excellent performance
- Simplification: Make things simple, adapt quickly and take smart decisions
- Human Touch: Partner with others, showing empathy and team spirit
- Innovation: Embrace differences to make innovation happen