Internal Control Assurance Professional (Hybrid)
Place of work
Mlynské nivy 12, Bratislava, Slovakia (Job with occasional home office)
Mlynské nivy 12, Bratislava, Slovakia (Job with occasional home office)
Contract type
full-time
full-time
Wage (gross)
2 000 - 3 300 EUR/monthThe specific salary offered considers: the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role and the applicant’s own profile including education/ qualifications, expertise, specialization, skills and experience. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based bonus.
2 000 - 3 300 EUR/monthThe specific salary offered considers: the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role and the applicant’s own profile including education/ qualifications, expertise, specialization, skills and experience. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based bonus.
Information about the position
Job description, responsibilities and duties
Are you a critical thinker who likes to analyze complex topics and enjoys working in a diverse team? Join us at Internal Control Assurance & Reporting (ICAR) Team and help us to safeguard Swiss Re's resilience.
About the Role
As an Internal Control Assurance Professional in ICAR Team, you will participate in various control testing activities. You will have the opportunity to learn about many areas of Swiss Re, as well as their processes and controls. This role offers you regular exposure to Swiss Re's Management and an opportunity to deal with themes that have organizational impact and drive the risk culture of Swiss Re.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform design and operating effectiveness testing procedures on internal controls over financial/non-financial reporting and other focus areas
• Document your testing procedures and present findings to the relevant stakeholders
• Engage with various stakeholders across the business representing the ICAR Team
About the Team
The Internal Control Assurance & Reporting (ICAR) Team is a global team of Assurance Professionals, responsible for assessing the design adequacy and operating effectiveness of Swiss Re's internal controls. We liaise closely with Operational Risk Management, Group Internal Audit, Governance teams, external Audit and Swiss Re Management. Through our controls testing and assurance activities, we identify areas of control weaknesses and contribute to an improved control framework to ensure operational rigor and effective control related behavior across the Swiss Re Group.
In our work we apply innovative techniques and use data analytics and automation within our assurance and testing processes.
The ICAR Team is part of Group Functions and Operational Risk Management, which consists of Risk Professionals with diverse backgrounds spanning different locations and competencies.
About the Role
As an Internal Control Assurance Professional in ICAR Team, you will participate in various control testing activities. You will have the opportunity to learn about many areas of Swiss Re, as well as their processes and controls. This role offers you regular exposure to Swiss Re's Management and an opportunity to deal with themes that have organizational impact and drive the risk culture of Swiss Re.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform design and operating effectiveness testing procedures on internal controls over financial/non-financial reporting and other focus areas
• Document your testing procedures and present findings to the relevant stakeholders
• Engage with various stakeholders across the business representing the ICAR Team
About the Team
The Internal Control Assurance & Reporting (ICAR) Team is a global team of Assurance Professionals, responsible for assessing the design adequacy and operating effectiveness of Swiss Re's internal controls. We liaise closely with Operational Risk Management, Group Internal Audit, Governance teams, external Audit and Swiss Re Management. Through our controls testing and assurance activities, we identify areas of control weaknesses and contribute to an improved control framework to ensure operational rigor and effective control related behavior across the Swiss Re Group.
In our work we apply innovative techniques and use data analytics and automation within our assurance and testing processes.
The ICAR Team is part of Group Functions and Operational Risk Management, which consists of Risk Professionals with diverse backgrounds spanning different locations and competencies.
Employee perks, benefits
- Attractive performance-based bonus
- Ultra flexible working time in hybrid setup, allowing you to work also from home
- Modern office spaces in attractive location
- 5 additional days of holiday
- Lunch allowance fully paid by Swiss Re
- Referral bonus
- Pension & risk insurance contribution
- Sick days and sick leave support
- Public transport benefit
- Multisport card
- Ultra flexible working time in hybrid setup, allowing you to work also from home
- Modern office spaces in attractive location
- 5 additional days of holiday
- Lunch allowance fully paid by Swiss Re
- Referral bonus
- Pension & risk insurance contribution
- Sick days and sick leave support
- Public transport benefit
- Multisport card
Requirements for the employee
Candidates with education suit the position
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
Language skills
English - Upper intermediate (B2)
Personality requirements and skills
About You
Essentials:
• 6+ years of work experience in the financial services sector (insurance and/or reinsurance industry preferred), with exposure to finance or assurance functions like internal control testing, risk management, internal/external audit, financial reporting and controlling
• Good understanding of key business processes and controls over financial reporting value chain as well as knowledge/experience of IFRS 17 (preferred)
• University degree in related field
• Critical thinker that sees the "big picture" (e.g. overall themes, trends, goals)
• Result oriented individual with agile mindset and ability to work independently, able to plan well, work in the field and able to deliver results in time
• Good communicator, able to gain and maintain trust while delivering difficult messages
• Strong analytical professional with problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Team worker, able to listen to others but also influence
• Fluent in English, written and spoken
Nice to Have:
• Expertise or related experience in Asset Management/Financial Markets, Legal & Compliance, Fraud or ESG
• Qualified or working towards a CPA, CA, CIA or CFA professional certification
Essentials:
• 6+ years of work experience in the financial services sector (insurance and/or reinsurance industry preferred), with exposure to finance or assurance functions like internal control testing, risk management, internal/external audit, financial reporting and controlling
• Good understanding of key business processes and controls over financial reporting value chain as well as knowledge/experience of IFRS 17 (preferred)
• University degree in related field
• Critical thinker that sees the "big picture" (e.g. overall themes, trends, goals)
• Result oriented individual with agile mindset and ability to work independently, able to plan well, work in the field and able to deliver results in time
• Good communicator, able to gain and maintain trust while delivering difficult messages
• Strong analytical professional with problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Team worker, able to listen to others but also influence
• Fluent in English, written and spoken
Nice to Have:
• Expertise or related experience in Asset Management/Financial Markets, Legal & Compliance, Fraud or ESG
• Qualified or working towards a CPA, CA, CIA or CFA professional certification
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Brief description of the company
As the world's leading and most diversified global reinsurer, we offer as our core business financial services products that enable risk taking essential to enterprise and progress. Our company was founded in Zurich, Switzerland in 1863, and operates in more than 25 countries and provides its expertise and services to clients throughout the world. We combine financial strengths with experience, knowledge and creative thought to explore new opportunities in the interests of our clients, staff and shareholders.
Number of employees
1700 and more employees
Company address
Contact
Contact person: Barbara Oblozinsky
ID: 5042850
Dátum zverejnenia: 20.5.2025
2025-05-20
lokalita: Bratislava Pozícia: Internal Auditor, Risk Manager Spoločnosť: Swiss Re
Základná zložka mzdy (brutto): 2 000 EUR/month