The Audit Operations team sits at the heart of the internal audit function. We are on a journey to evolve our approach, with the aim of supporting the global audit team to get better and better at delivering our purpose and strategy. Our role is to set up and continuously improve what we as an audit function do, how we work, develop and grow together. Driving meaningful change.

In line with this, the Audit Operations team has a mandate to work with our colleagues in Group Audit to make sure we cover the right areas in our Audit Plan and work with the teams to provide strong insights to our most important stakeholders throughout the Group.

What you will do

Working with the Audit Director for Planning, Delivery and Reporting, GA COO and Group Chief Auditor, your main responsibilities will be:

• Guiding and supporting our global team in the risk assessment and audit planning process, to establish a robust and effective Audit Plan. We design the process, facilitate and challenge the content.
• Preparation of regular high-quality Group-wide reporting to our most senior stakeholders, including Executive Management, the Group Audit Committee and Lead Regulator, with clear communication of key insights. Working on content with leaders across Group Audit.
• Collaborating with our regional teams to optimize the quality and impact of reports for Local Management, subsidiary Audit Committees and local regulators.
• Supporting the further development of reporting, at Group and locally, developing and supporting new and innovative ways to get our key messages across.
• Working with other members of the Operations team to ensure effective data management that supports the planning and reporting, and enables further automation and analysis.
• Always working to improve how we get insights across to our stakeholders and so increase the influence of Group Audit.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
• Five or more years of audit, risk or compliance experience.
• Five or more years of working in an international organization.
• Insurance experience is of benefit, but not a requirement.
• Experience of Reporting process (design and doing), and ideally, Risk Assessment and Planning.
• Ability to very quickly establish strong effective working relationships with Executive Management, within Group Audit and outside of the function, including interactions with Risk, Legal, Compliance and External Audit.
• Strong communication skills - internally with colleagues, as well as externally.
• Great attention to detail.
• Used to setting high personal standards, meeting stretch objectives, and focusing on continuous improvement.
• High level of proficiency with MS Office, including GenAI, and nice to have Power BI and Database skills.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

At our Quai Zurich Campus, our culture and our people are what set us apart. We thrive on face-to-face interactions that drive collaboration, nurture our unique culture, and amplify our success. Enjoy the best of both worlds with the flexibility to work up to two days remotely per week within Switzerland, allowing you to balance personal commitments while excelling in your career. Please discuss your flexibility needs with us during your interview.

Information for recruitment agencies

Zurich does not accept any applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any associated fees.

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?

We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great!
Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.

• Location(s): CH - Zürich
• Remote working: Hybrid
• Schedule: Full Time
• Recruiter name: Grace Cunningham