Sr. Audit Manager

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Zurich North America is seeking a Senior 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 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!

• 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 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 continuous evolution of audit capabilities in Group Audit and drive the development of the wider team through upskilling initiatives 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 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 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

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in auditing, and 2-4 years holding senior roles at a Senior Manager level, or VP/Director level or equivalent.
• Experience in third-party, outsourcing and project management auditing.
• Experience in the Finance Industry, specifically Insurance is an advantage.
• A good track record in implementing change and transformation, as well implementing a learning culture in a flat hierarchy.
• Excellent project management skills, ability to organize teams, prioritize 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 organizations and virtual teams, as well outsourced services.
• Ability to influence teams and senior management executives.
• Collaborative, customer focused, flexible, persistent, and results-oriented mindset.
• International work experience.

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