Group Audit Manager - (Part-Time, Job-Share, Full-Time)

Location: Swindon, Fareham - Hybrid

The Opportunity: 

Being a Group Auditor at Zurich means being part of a community of internal auditors with a common purpose: to keep Zurich safe. We are an international team of 200+ colleagues from 33 different nationalities, working as one function from Chicago to Sydney! Together, we look to bring our skills, capabilities and unique strengths to provide real insights to our stakeholders. We are working to be the best we can at spotting danger for our company; continuously trying, failing, and learning to get better and better in what we do. 

We are at the start of a journey to transform our way of working, to be more agile and fit for whatever the future brings, with increased autonomy and faster decision-making. We believe that a clear common purpose, promoting authenticity of individuals and creating a learning environment will help our teams bring their best. We can't promise it will always be an easy journey and it may feel uncomfortable at times, but it will be an authentic and fulfilling one.

Up for a challenge? Interested in being part of this?  We would love to hear from you!
 
This role is available part-time, job-share or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. 
 

How you will make an impact

As a Business Audit Manager, you will be accountable for the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of audit engagements in interaction with teams across UK, Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. With the support of the Senior Manager, you will be responsible for providing insights to stakeholders, leading the audit teams to bring audit outcomes of excellent quality. You will identify trends and themes patterns in results, develop audit reports and influence key stakeholders in broader actions. This opportunity offers an international learning platform where you will share audit experience and knowledge, learn about new audit approaches and help build your career.

Your main responsibilities will involve:

• Developing own knowledge and business awareness and building strong business relationships
• Keeping the business safe by leading the execution of a portfolio of audit engagements end-to-end, including global audits across different regions with the support of the Senior Manager
• Building learning and apply professional judgement in planning and risk assessment activities, determining the right audit scope, key risks to be addressed and most suitable audit techniques and approaches alongside the Senior manager and regional Audit Leads.
• Creating a collaborative and supporting team spirit while overseeing the quality of outcomes
• Guiding, coaching and reviewing the work of the team throughout the audit engagement
• Influencing the business by agreeing actions and delivering the final audit report, with support from the Senior Manager, when needed
• Contributing to the Group Audit global team through sharing own technical knowledge and engaging in our continuous training program. 

Your skills and experience

• Degree in a relevant field or professional qualification
• Significant proven experience in Audit / Risk Management / Compliance or significant experience in Insurance industry
• Experience in the Financial Services Industry is an advantage
• Strong knowledge of Internal Audit Standards, internal control framework and audit testing
• Excellent project management skills, ability to organize teams, prioritize tasks, guide and coach the team to deliver on time to high quality standards
• Experience in leading teams within complex international organizations with multiple cultures and in a hybrid working environment 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent relationship management skills with proven ability to interact with stakeholders from all seniority levels and build business relationships
• Ability to influence teams and senior management executives
• Collaborative, flexible, persistent, and results-oriented mindset
• Passion and enthusiasm to continue to grow yourself and others around you
• Degree of flexibility and enthusiasm to travel locally and/or internationally (around 20% of the time might be required).

What happens next?

As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.

Who we are:

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.

With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.

We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.

If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our Culture: 

At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.

We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million. #li_hybrid 

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.