Zurich Insurance

Zurich's Group Audit team and is a global community with the common purpose to keep Zurich safe. With over 250 colleagues from 33 nationalities, we work as one team striving for excellence and creating the best function we can for our company, our people, and our communities. We embrace and leverage the diverse skills our team brings to provide real insights to our stakeholders. We have a 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 leveraging AI.

We can't promise you it will always be easy, and pushing boundaries may feel uncomfortable at times, but it will be authentic and fulfilling. If are up for the challenge and are seeking your next step, we are currently looking for a Manager Professional Practices to join our team in Zurich.

Audit Operations

The Audit Operations team sits at the heart of the Internal Audit function. We are on our own journey to evolving our approach, with the aim of supporting the global audit team to get better and better at delivering our purpose and strategy, while growing at the same time. The team’s role is to set up and continuously improve what we as an audit function do, how we work, develop and grow together. In line with this the Audit Operations team is evolving our ways of working to set the team up for the future.

Your Role

This is a pivotal role within our professional practices to ensure the function continuously meets Global Internal Audit Standards, our Group Audit Charter, and local regulations, as well as continuously improving how we work. The role will also be responsible for managing Group Audit’s Internal Control Framework in line with the company’s policies. You support the Audit Director, Professional Practices & Change in maintaining the Group Audit policy framework and practices and training the function on the expectations and requirements.

This role has a global remit, working across the Group Audit global community. You will work in and support a collaborative environment learning and supportive team environment. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to strategic priorities, utilizing innovative approaches, and new world skills such as Data Analytics, GenAI and Agile working methods.

What you will do

• Internal Control Integrated Framework: Collaborate with Group and Local function stakeholders to define, document and implement Group ICIF program related processes, controls, policies and training to ensure Group Audit compliance while promoting a disciplined culture. Execute and coordinate Group Audit’s own ICIF controls timely and store evidence appropriately, keep custodians and approvers of the data inventory up to date. Optimise these processes through automation and streamlining the activities where possible.
• Audit Methodology: Support Group Audit Professional Practices to develop, implement, and continuously improve our practices, methodologies and global training activities. Coordinate and execute the annual assessment of Group Audit against global standards and local regulations. Develop and maintain our communication of updates, lessons learned and good practices to the wider Group Audit team.
• New World Skills: Actively stay abreast of industry practices and upcoming expectations how data analytics and GenAI will help us improve the way we work.
• Working AsOne: Lead by example. Show an AsOne mindset by collaborating across the global Group Audit function.
• Ethics and Integrity: Promote a culture of ethics and integrity within the organization. Conduct audit work in line with our methodology and applicable standards and consider improvements raised through Quality Assurance reviews.

What you bring

• Relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree and/or professional qualification, e.g., chartered accountant, CPA, CIA, MBA or equivalent.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience. Including at a Manager or Senior Auditor level e.g. within Internal Audit, Risk Management or Compliance. Preferably within Insurance or Financial Services.
• Experience within complex, fast moving and international organizations.
• Strong understanding of Internal Audit Standards and methodology and internal control frameworks. Strong presentation skills.
• Strong project management skills, ability to organize and prioritize tasks, guide, and coach others through training.
• Strong relationship management skills, with proven record of working with and influencing stakeholders across various levels.
• Experience in dealing with regulators and/or other external stakeholders preferred.
• Good experience and understanding of the power and application of new world skills (Data & AI).
• Passion and enthusiasm to continue to grow yourself and others around you.
• Fluent verbal and written English language skills.

Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your online application.

At our Quai Zurich Campus, our culture and our people are what set us apart. We thrive on face-to-face interactions that drive collaboration, nurture our unique culture, and amplify our success. Enjoy the best of both worlds with the flexibility to work up to two days remotely per week within Switzerland, allowing you to balance personal commitments while excelling in your career. Please discuss your flexibility needs with us during your interview.

Information for recruitment agencies

Zurich does not accept any applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any associated fees.

Why Zurich

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?

We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great!

Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.

• Location(s): CH - Zürich
• Remote working: Hybrid
• Schedule: Full Time
• Recruiter name: Grace Cunningham