IT Audit Manager

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It's important to know, what you do matters. As in your role you will help more people live well and enjoy confident lives.

A fantastic opportunity exists to join Zurich's Audit team as an IT Audit Manager, reporting to the Head of Audit.

You will be part of a strong team that forms our global Audit function of 250 colleagues across 33 different countries, united in the common purpose of keeping Zurich safe.

The IT Audit Manager is a unique role that will be a fusion of IT and Operations audits, utilizing your technical expertise to oversee the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of audit engagements in collaboration with teams across Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. Liaising with a range of stakeholders, you will provide valuable insights and help to drive excellent audit outcomes.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing subject matter expertise and insight across audit processes, including scoping, audit reports and critical stakeholder meetings
• Participating 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.
• Having the ability to operate with a minimum supervision on more straightforward assignments, subject to guidance when required and subsequent review.
• Perform fieldwork activities, including interviews of clients, inspection of evidence and observations of complex IT control procedures
• Overseeing relevant tracking and closure of agreed actions
• Supporting the global IT Centre of Excellence to continuously evolve IT capabilities in Group Audit and drive the development of the wider team through upskilling initiatives
• Identifying trends and patterns in results, supporting & influencing key stakeholders to ensure a deep understanding of the risks faced by the organization
• Providing technical input into control environment reporting. Building technical knowledge and industry awareness across a range of areas
• Supporting Business Audit Leaders in stakeholder discussions; developing strong relationships with Business and IT stakeholders
• Guiding, coaching, and supervising the work of the team throughout the audit engagement

Important to your success - Unlock your potential

• University degree. Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM or equivalent
• Strong experience in Audit / Technology/ IT Risk Management (+ 5 years) or significant experience in insurance business positions (+ 5 years)
• Knowledge of the Italian regulation (eg. IVASS)
• Deep knowledge and competence across all IT domains paired with data analytics skills;
• Track record with technology and governance controls for Cloud, Data Management, Cyber Security and new technologies (such as Robotics and Artificial Intelligence)
• Experience in third-party, outsourcing and project management auditing
• Strong knowledge of Internal Audit Standards, internal control framework and audit testing
• Excellent project management skills, ability to organize teams and prioritize tasks
• A collaborative and solution focused mindset with the ability to influence
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English and Italian

Work location is Milan. Not excluded travel within Europe

So, if you want to come on an adventure that will build a brighter future together, and feel a sense of togetherness, then please apply today to start your adventure
Who We Are
At Zurich we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity and Inclusion. We want you to bring your whole self to work we have a diverse mix of customers and we want our employee base to reflect that.

Our diversity and inclusion initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of protected characteristics.

We are committed to continuous improvement and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. Zurich is passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity through the Zurich Community Trust.

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