Sr. Audit Manager

Senior Audit Manager

Zurich North America is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to join our Group Audit team at its North American headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois. Group Audit (GA) is an international function of 250 colleagues from 33 nationalities working together to keep Zurich safe.

• Work with Functional and Regional Audit Executives, and 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 risk‑based audits (local, "connected" and global thematic reviews) in line with quality, time and budget requirements, and ensure appropriate resourcing and technical expertise for delivery of the 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 continuous evolution of audit capabilities in Group Audit and drive the development of the wider team through up‑skilling initiatives and technical knowledge sharing sessions.
• Identify trends and themes in results and support influencing key stakeholders in broader actions, as well as reporting themes to Group and local executives and Audit Committees, providing 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 stakeholders across the group.
• Oversee the performance of team members assigned (career‑management responsibilities) and take necessary actions to support their development.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10 or more years of experience in Audit or Finance.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 12 or more years of experience in Audit or Finance.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate’s Degree and 10 or more years of experience in Audit or Finance.

• 8–10 years of relevant experience in auditing, and 2–4 years holding senior roles at a Senior Manager level, VP/Director level or equivalent.
• Experience in third‑party, outsourcing and project‑management auditing.
• Experience in the Finance Industry, specifically Insurance.
• Strong track record in implementing change and transformation, and creating a learning culture in a flat hierarchy.
• Excellent project‑management skills, ability to organise teams, prioritise tasks, guide and coach the team to deliver on time to high quality standards.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to take decisions autonomously, subject to verification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with in complex, global organisations and virtual teams, including outsourced services.
• Ability to influence teams and senior management executives.
• Collaborative, customer‑focused, flexible, persistent and results‑oriented mindset.
• International work experience.

• Location:
  
  Schaumburg, Illinois (AM)
• Remote Working:
  Hybrid
• Schedule:
  
  Full Time
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment sponsorship offered:
  No

The proposed salary range for this position is $ – $, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%. Additional rewards may include short‑term incentive bonuses and merit increases.

Zurich North America is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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