Senior IT Auditor

About the role

As Senior Auditor in the IT Audit team you have the responsibility for leading and participating in IT audit activities in order to deliver assurance over the related Risk- and Control Framework. You will be constantly challenged to learn new areas of Swiss Re, to assess the effectiveness of the relevant processes, and to come up with workable solutions to any problems you may identify. Unlike most other jobs, you will get the opportunity to meet many people across the organization, including senior executives.
Your key tasks are to assess the effectiveness of the relevant technology processes and controls in scope of an audit, and to provide professional reports and unique business insights to Senior Management and the Audit Committees. You are responsible for planning and executing all relevant milestones of an audit, for interacting and cooperating with stakeholders and for leading and coaching the audit team. Further, you are expected to support the Senior Audit Manager IT in performing risk assessment and planning, managing administrative and reporting tasks, and to participate in GIA's initiatives and projects as appropriate.
For you, this role is a rare opportunity to deal with themes that have organizational impact at the most senior level, driving the risk culture of Swiss Re. You will get the opportunity to travel to different locations, get to explore new areas of the firm, and interact with many corporate functions and people across Swiss Re.
Key success capabilities for this position are your ability to analyze difficult circumstances, data, and technical solutions, to report and communicate audit conclusions in a professional manner, to lead a small team, to deliver a high-quality audit service, as well as the ambition to develop and maintain positive relationships with Management.

The opportunity
• Participate in audits in accordance to GIA Methodology
• Identify key risks and controls and contribute to the determination of the particular audit scope
• Develop the audit test program and conduct appropriate fieldwork testing
• Negotiate management actions to mitigate identified operational risks
• Document all testing and findings, and draft audit reports
• When In-Charge act as the primary contact for auditee management during execution and finalization of an audit, and deliver audits in line with professional standards
• Support GIA’s annual risk assessment and audit planning
• Represent your area and GIA on the basis of your focus area, and develop & maintain relationships with IT management

About the team

Group Internal Audit provides independent and objective assurance that assists the Board of Directors and Group Executive Committee to protect the assets, reputation and sustainability of Swiss Re.
We build our success on our people and aim to attract, retain and develop critical thinkers and leaders who have a passion to perform and provide insights into the business.