Generali is a major player in the global insurance industry - a strategic and highly important sector for the growth, development, and welfare of modern societies.
Within the Business Audit team, we are looking for a Senior Business Auditor.
Key responsibilities of the role will include :
- Undertake insurance business audits (i.e., Life, Non-Life, Pension, Reinsurance, Distribution, etc.), including Head Office audit or cross-country audits;
- Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (Italian / European regulatory) requirements;
- Support the Audit manager / Head of the function in preparing other documentation that are part of the business as usual (e.g., reports for Audit Management, quarterly reporting, and ad hoc reporting);
- Perform risk assessments and develop risk-oriented audit programs;
- Contribute to data analytics and automation initiatives;
- Undertake pre, onsite, and post-audit activities;
- Follow-up on audit recommendations and communicate with responsible parties;
- Support and actively manage relationships with local Audit teams across the Group;
- Contribute to knowledge sharing on insurance business / reinsurance topics within the team.
Must have:
- University education in Economics, Finance, or Actuarial fields;
- At least 3-4 years of practical experience in internal or external audit, preferably in a financial institution (insurance company or bank);
- Knowledge of insurance business processes, activities, practices, tools, including life, health, P&C, and reinsurance;
- Experience with other insurance processes like procurement outsourcing, HR, and distribution;
- Audit skills, including evaluating and enhancing internal controls, performing risk assessments, and executing audits;
- Strong written and oral communication skills, capable of presenting complex information and suggesting process improvements to diverse audiences, including senior management;
- Negotiation and conflict management skills;
- High attention to detail, analytical skills;
- Integrity, confidence, accountability, flexibility, and a commitment to lifelong learning;
- Resilience, stress and time management, problem-solving abilities;
- Strategic, innovative thinking, and change management skills;
- Teamwork and ability to collaborate globally.
Additional requirements:
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access);
- Willingness to travel and spend short periods abroad;
Nice to have:
- Professional certifications such as ACCA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CFSA are advantageous.