Senior IT Audit Manager

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 partof a global community dedicated to keeping Zurich safe. With over250 colleagues from 33 nationalities, we work as one global teamstriving for excellence and creating the best function for ourcompany, our people, and our communities. We embrace and leveragethe diverse skills our team brings to provide valuable insights toour stakeholders. We have a real passion for high performance,collaboration, and innovation, as we aim to push boundaries and setnew standards for our profession. This includes all our peopledriving value from data and enhancing their work through AI. As aSenior IT Audit Manager in our UK team, you will support the AuditDirector in leading the team of IT Audit professionals. You willhave real scope to help shape the Audit team and will be key inimplementing and driving our strategic priorities, co-create aleading audit function (including the use of Data Analytics andAgile methods) and deliver and role model changes. Working closelywith GA leaders, this is a unique opportunity to drive theevolution of the function and transform our ways of working to bemore agile and fit for whatever the future brings, with increasedautonomy and faster decision-making. Ready to play a key part inour journey to create a leading audit function? We would love tohear from you! How you will make an impact As a Senior InformationTechnology (IT) Audit Manager in UK, you will primarily oversee thedelivery of IT, Operations and project audits and build businessrelationships with key stakeholders within UK to understand the ITand change risks in the UK business and develop the Audit Plan withthe support of the Audit Director and Audit Leads. The role willinclude presenting regular updates to Management and relevantCommittees, and you will report to the Audit Director, UK. You willalso play a role in implementing and driving our strategicpriorities, co-create a leading audit function using innovativeaudit approaches, new world skills (Data Analytics, ITfundamentals, and GenAI), and Agile methods, and serve as a rolemodel for delivering change. What will you be doing? - Input intothe overall UK risk assessment and audit planning, determining theright audit scope, key risks to be addressed, and most suitableaudit techniques and approaches alongside the Audit Director. -Keeping the business safe by overseeing the execution of aportfolio of audit engagements end-to-end, in line with quality,time, and budget requirements. - Support the global IT Centre ofExcellence to continuously evolve IT capabilities in Group Auditand drive the development of the wider team through upskillinginitiatives (New World Skills) and technical knowledge sharingsessions. - Creating a collaborative and supportive teamenvironment while overseeing the quality of outcomes. - Guiding,coaching, and supervising the work of the team throughout the auditengagement. - Oversee the performance and development of IT auditteam members assigned (career management responsibilities). -Influencing IT and Operations senior leaders through strongrelationships and insights and acting as a strategic partner forthe Audit Director. - Identifying themes and trends,systemic/emerging issues, and sharing insights with senior UKstakeholders as well as supporting reporting into relevant localCommittees and Project Steering Groups. - Contributing to the GroupAudit global team through sharing own technical knowledge andengaging in our continuous training program. What are we lookingfor? - Bachelor's or master’s degree in a relevant field andsignificant experience in Internal Audit. - Professionalcertification, such as CISA, CISSP, CISM or equivalent. - Relevantexperience at a senior level role in financial services,particularly insurance, is preferred. - Knowledge and competenceacross all IT domains paired with data analytics skills. Proventrack record with technology and governance controls for Cloud,Data Management, Cyber Security and new technologies, such asRobotics and Artificial Intelligence. - Experience in third-party,outsourcing and project management auditing. - Strong understandingand applicability of audit and / or business risk management andcontrol processes. - Proven record of working with and influencingexecutive/senior stakeholders, verbally and through writtenreports. - Demonstrated success in business, functional and peoplemanagement. - Excellent project management skills, ability toorganize teams, prioritize tasks, guide and coach the team todeliver on time to high quality standards. - Experience leadingteams through change with a collaborative, flexible, persistent andresults-oriented mindset. - Ability to work in a matrixorganization, managing and motivating diverse andmulti-disciplinary teams. What happens next? As an inclusiveemployer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable andare able to perform at their best during the interview. You’ll havethe opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment orpractical support needed when you apply. Who we are: At Zurich weaspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businessesin the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating abrighter future for our customers, our people and our planet. Ifyou're interested in working in a dynamic and challengingenvironment for a company that recognises and rewards yourcreativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could bejust the place for you. Be part of something great. Our Culture: AtZurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularlypassionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerousawards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves towork and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless oftheir background, beliefs or culture. We’ve an environment thatplaces a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical,mental, social and financial perspective. We work with ourwellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best adviceand access to a wealth of lifestyle support. The financials - 12%defined non-contributory pension scheme. - Annual company bonus. -Income Protection. - Life cover - four times your salary. Time away- 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays. - You can also requestto swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural orreligious significance to you. - The option to buy up to anadditional 20 days or sell some of your holiday. - Three days paidvolunteering. - Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternityand adoption leave. Your health is important to us - Access toPrivate medical insurance. - Virtual GP appointments. - Discountedgym membership. - Free flu jab. - Access to a wealth of supportfrom our wellbeing partners. We're making a difference - Creating abrighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here inZurich. #J-18808-Ljbffr