Sr. Audit Manager

About the role

Zurich North America is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to join their Group Audit team in Schaumburg, Illinois. Group Audit (GA) is an international team of 250 colleagues from 33 different nationalities, working as one function to keep Zurich safe.

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.

Requirements

• 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 Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

Compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases.

The proposed salary range for this position is $124,500.00 - $203,700.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

Pay

Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation.

Schedule

Full Time