Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis
Location: London, Swindon, Fareham - Hybrid
The opportunity:
Join Zurich's Group Audit team and be part of a global community dedicated to keeping Zurich safe. With over 250 colleagues from 33 nationalities, we work as one global team striving for excellence and creating the best function for our company, our people, and our communities. We embrace and leverage the diverse skills our team brings to provide valuable insights to our stakeholders. We have a real passion for high performance, collaboration, and innovation, as we aim to push boundaries and set new standards for our profession. This includes all our people driving value from data and enhancing their work through AI.
As a Senior IT Audit Manager in our UK team, you will support the Audit Director in leading the team of IT Audit professionals. You will have real scope to help shape the Audit team and will be key in implementing and driving our strategic priorities, co-create a leading audit function (including the use of Data Analytics and Agile methods) and deliver and role model changes.
Working closely with GA leaders this is a unique opportunity to drive the evolution of the function, and to transform our ways of working, to be more agile and fit for whatever the future brings, with increased autonomy and faster decision-making.
We believe that a clear common purpose, promoting authenticity of individuals and creating a learning environment will help our teams bring their best. We can't promise it will always be an easy journey and it may feel uncomfortable at times, but it will be an authentic and fulfilling one.
Ready to play a key part in our journey to create a leading audit function? We would love to hear from you!
The role is available part-time, job-share or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time.
UK Business
In the UK, we provide a suite of general insurance products covering business, casualty, motor, property and travel insurance, life insurance and pensions products to individuals and corporate customers. We employ over 4,500 people in the UK and are based across a number of locations, enabling us to offer attractive flexible working arrangements. In 2022 we wrote £3,695 million of P&C GWP, with growth in all business areas, and had a robust performance in our Life business with £134m of APE.
We are part of Zurich Insurance Group which is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, where it was founded in 1872. The holding company, Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (ZURN), is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and is one of the world’s leading insurers, operating across multiple territories and providing a range of property, casualty and life insurance solutions to retail and commercial customers. Zurich’s customers include individuals, small businesses, and mid-sized and large companies, as well as multinational corporations.
How you will make an impact
As a Senior Information Technology (IT) Audit Manager in UK, you will primarily oversee the delivery of IT, Operations and project audits and build business relationships with key stakeholders within UK to understand the IT and change risks in the UK business and develop the Audit Plan with the support of the Audit Director and Audit Leads. The role will include to present regular updates to Management and relevant Committees, and you will report to the Audit Director, UK.
You will also play a role in implementing and driving our strategic priorities, co-create a leading audit function using innovative audit approaches, new world skills (Data Analytics, IT fundamentals, and GenAI), and Agile methods, and serve as a role model for delivering change.
What will you be doing?
- Input into the overall UK risk assessment and audit planning and, determining the right audit scope, key risks to be addressed and most suitable audit techniques and approaches alongside the Audit Director
- Keeping the business safe by overseeing the execution of a portfolio of audit engagements end-to-end, in line with quality, time and budget requirements.
- 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.
- Creating a collaborative and supportive team environment while overseeing the quality of outcomes
- Guiding, coaching, and supervising the work of the team throughout the audit engagement
- Oversee the performance and development of IT audit team members assigned (career management responsibilities).
- Influencing IT and Operations senior leaders through strong relationships and insights and acting as a strategic partner for the Audit Director.
- Identifying themes and trends, systemic/emerging issues and sharing insights with senior UK stakeholders as well as well as supporting reporting into relevant local Committees and Project Steering Groups.
- Contributing to the Group Audit global team through sharing own technical knowledge and engaging in our continuous training program.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in a relevant field and significant experience in Internal Audit.
- Professional certification, such as CISA, CISSP, CISM or equivalent
- Relevant experience at a senior level role in financial services, particularly insurance, is preferred.
- Knowledge and competence across all IT domains paired with data analytics skills. Proven 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 understanding and applicability of audit and / or business risk management and control processes.
- Proven record of working with and influencing executive/ senior stakeholders, verbally and through written reports.
- Demonstrated success in business, functional and people management.
- Excellent project management skills, ability to organize teams, prioritize tasks, guide and coach the team to deliver on time to high quality standards.
- Experience leading teams through change collaborative, flexible, persistent and results-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work in a matrix organization, managing and motivating diverse and multi-disciplinary teams.
What happens next?
As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.
Who we are:
At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.
With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.
We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.
If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.
Our Culture:
At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.
We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.
We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million. #li_hybrid
So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.
