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Zurich North America · 1 day ago

Sr. Audit Manager

Schaumburg, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$124K/yr - $204K/yr

10+ years exp

Zurich North America is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to join their Group Audit team in Schaumburg, Illinois. The role involves driving the evolution of the audit function, managing risk-based audits, and developing strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure effective audit processes.

CommercialFinancial ServicesInsurance

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Michael Marzano

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Audit experienceStakeholder managementProject managementFinance industry knowledgeChange managementInternational experienceCommunicationTeam leadershipCollaboration skillsResults-oriented mindset

Required

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

Preferred

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 within 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