Sr. IT Audit Manager

Zurich North America is seeking a Sr. IT Audit Manager to join our Group Audit team in our North American headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois.

 

Group Audit (GA) is an international team of 250 colleagues from 33 different nationalities, working as one function.  We work with a common purpose: to keep Zurich safe. Together, we look to bring our skills, capabilities, and unique strengths to provide real insights to our stakeholders. We work to be the best we can be at spotting danger for our company; continuously learning and trying to get better and better at what we do.  

 

Working closely with GA leaders this is a unique opportunity to drive the evolution of the function, and to transform our ways of working. We believe that a clear common purpose, promoting authenticity of individuals and creating a learning environment will help our teams bring their best.

Up for a challenge? Interested in becoming a part of our growing team? We would love to hear from you!

 

As a Senior Information Technology (IT) Audit Manager your main responsibilities will be of a global nature and involve:

• Work with Functional and Regional Audit Executives, as well as country / legal entity heads of audit, to perform risk assessments and develop and shape the audit plan in line with key risks and trends, ensuring appropriate coverage across the group.

• Oversee and manage a diverse portfolio of IT & Operations risk-based audits (local, ‘connected’ and global thematic reviews) in line with quality, time and budget requirements. Ensure appropriate resourcing and technical expertise for delivery of assigned portfolio.

• Provide subject matter expertise and insight across audit processes, including scoping, audit reports and critical stakeholder meetings. 

• Oversee relevant tracking and closure of agreed actions.

• Support 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 (New World Skills) and technical knowledge sharing sessions.

• Identify trends and themes patterns in results and support influencing key stakeholders in broader actions as well as reporting themes to Group and local executives and Audit Committees. Provide technical input into control environment reporting. Build technical / commercial knowledge and industry awareness across a range of areas by accessing diverse resources and interacting with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

• Support Business Audit Leaders in stakeholder discussions and develop strong and influential peer relationships with Business and IT stakeholders across the group.

• Oversee the performance of team members assigned (career management responsibilities) and take necessary actions to support their development.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10 or more years of experience in the Audit or Finance area
  OR

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 12 or more years of experience in the Audit or Finance area
  OR

• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate’s Degree and 10 or more years of experience in the Audit or Finance area

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in auditing IT, and 2-4 years holding senior roles at a Senior Manager level, OR 10+ years in IT management or IT Risk Management at a VP/Director level or equivalent.