Senior IT Audit Manager

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior IT Audit Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to lead and shape the audit function while leveraging innovative approaches and data analytics. You will work closely with stakeholders to identify risks and drive strategic priorities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality audits. With a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, you will help transform the audit landscape and foster a culture of excellence within the organization. If you are passionate about making an impact and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

12% non-contributory pension scheme

Annual company bonus

Income Protection

Life cover - four times salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Option to buy/sell holiday days

Three days paid volunteering

Access to Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Virtual GP appointments

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Internal Audit required.
• Professional certification like CISA or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of IT and operations audits.
• Support audit planning and execution in line with quality standards.

Skills

Internal Audit

Data Analytics

Agile Methods

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Cyber Security

Cloud Technology

Robotics

Artificial Intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Audit Software

Data Management Tools

Job description

Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis

Location:London, Swindon, Fareham - Hybrid

The opportunity:

Join Zurich's Group Audit team and be part of a global community dedicated to keeping Zurich safe. With over 250 colleagues from 33 nationalities, we work as one global team striving for excellence and creating the best function for our company, our people, and our communities. We embrace and leverage the diverse skills our team brings to provide valuable insights to our stakeholders. We have a real passion for high performance, collaboration, and innovation, as we aim to push boundaries and set new standards for our profession.

As a Senior IT Audit Manager in our UK team, you will support the Audit Director in leading the team of IT Audit professionals. You will have real scope to help shape the Audit team and will be key in implementing and driving our strategic priorities, co-create a leading audit function (including the use of Data Analytics and Agile methods) and deliver and role model changes.

Working closely with GA leaders this is a unique opportunity to drive the evolution of the function, and to transform our ways of working, to be more agile and fit for whatever the future brings, with increased autonomy and faster decision-making.

Ready to play a key part in our journey to create a leading audit function? We would love to hear from you!

How you will make an impact

As a Senior Information Technology (IT) Audit Manager in UK, you will primarily oversee the delivery of IT, Operations and project audits and build business relationships with key stakeholders within UK to understand the IT and change risks in the UK business and develop the Audit Plan with the support of the Audit Director and Audit Leads. The role will include to present regular updates to Management and relevant Committees, and you will report to the Audit Director, UK.

You will also play a role in implementing and driving our strategic priorities, co-create a leading audit function using innovative audit approaches, new world skills (Data Analytics, IT fundamentals, and GenAI), and Agile methods, and serve as a role model for delivering change.

What will you be doing?

• Input into the overall UK risk assessment and audit planning and, determining the right audit scope, key risks to be addressed and most suitable audit techniques and approaches alongside the Audit Director.
• Keeping the business safe by overseeing the execution of a portfolio of audit engagements end-to-end, in line with quality, time and budget requirements.
• Support the global IT Centre of Excellence to continuously evolve IT capabilities in Group Audit and drive the development of the wider team through upskilling initiatives (New World Skills) and technical knowledge sharing sessions.
• Creating a collaborative and supportive team environment while overseeing the quality of outcomes.
• Guiding, coaching, and supervising the work of the team throughout the audit engagement.
• Oversee the performance and development of IT audit team members assigned (career management responsibilities).
• Influencing IT and Operations senior leaders through strong relationships and insights and acting as a strategic partner for the Audit Director.
• Identifying themes and trends, systemic/emerging issues and sharing insights with senior UK stakeholders as well as well as supporting reporting into relevant local Committees and Project Steering Groups.
• Contributing to the Group Audit global team through sharing own technical knowledge and engaging in our continuous training program.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in a relevant field and significant experience in Internal Audit.
• Professional certification, such as CISA, CISSP, CISM or equivalent.
• Relevant experience at a senior level role in financial services, particularly insurance, is preferred.
• Knowledge and competence across all IT domains paired with data analytics skills. Proven track record with technology and governance controls for Cloud, Data Management, Cyber Security and new technologies, such as Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.
• Experience in third-party, outsourcing and project management auditing.
• Strong understanding and applicability of audit and / or business risk management and control processes.
• Proven record of working with and influencing executive/ senior stakeholders, verbally and through written reports.
• Demonstrated success in business, functional and people management.
• Excellent project management skills, ability to organize teams, prioritize tasks, guide and coach the team to deliver on time to high quality standards.
• Experience leading teams through change collaborative, flexible, persistent and results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization, managing and motivating diverse and multi-disciplinary teams.

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.

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.

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

The financials

• 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Income Protection.
• Life cover - four times your salary.

Time away

• 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
• You can also request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you.
• The option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
• Three days paid volunteering.
• Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

Your health is important to us

• Access to Private medical insurance.
• Virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free flu jab.
• Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.

We're making a difference

• Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich. We were the first insurer to sign the ‘UN Business Ambition for 1.5˚C’ pledge.
• Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.