Job Description

Our audit team is growing! Zurich North America is currently hiring an Sr IT Internal Auditor, Group Audit and this person will be based out of our Schaumburg NA HQ. The ideal person should be comfortable working in a hybrid schedule.

Being a Group Auditor at Zurich means being part of a community of internal auditors with a common purpose: to keep Zurich safe. We are an international team of 240+ colleagues from 33 different nationalities, working as one function from Chicago to Sydney! Together, we look to bring together our skills, capabilities and unique strengths to provide real insights to our stakeholders. We are working to be the best we can be at spotting danger for our company; continuously learning to get better and better in what we do.

We are transforming our way of working, to be more agile and fit for whatever the future brings, with increased autonomy and faster decision-making. We believe that a clear common purpose, promoting authenticity of individuals and creating a learning environment will help our teams bring their best. We can\'t promise it will always be an easy journey and it will be challenging at times, but it will be an authentic and fulfilling one.

As part of this journey, we\'re growing our audit team and are looking for talented individuals to assist in the delivery of insightful audit work in the Zurich North America business units. These cover Commercial P&C insurance across National Accounts, Middle Market/SMEs, Excess & Surplus, Accident & Health and Crop insurance. If you are familiar with technical insurance fields within the Property & Casualty, Commercial Insurance, Finance, or Actuarial processes, we have a great role opening waiting for you!

You will:

• Conduct comprehensive IT audits to assess the effectiveness of IT controls, systems, and processes in accordance with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify risks, vulnerabilities, and control gaps in IT systems, applications, and infrastructure, and provide recommendations for improvement to mitigate those risks.
• Perform thorough reviews of IT governance processes, IT security, change management, IT operations, and other key areas of IT risk exposure.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement IT audit plan
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, IT trends, and industry developments to ensure the effectiveness and relevance of IT audit practices.
• Help draft clear and concise audit reports, summarizing findings, recommendations, and remediation plans, and present them to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and support to junior auditors, review their work, and contribute to their professional development.
• Collaborate with other audit teams and participate in integrated audits involving both IT and financial controls.
• Minimal travel for audit work (mainly the US), less than 20%.

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and 4 or more years of experience in finance, computer science or audit (compliance, financial, operational) area OR a combination of each
• Travel 10-25%

Preferred qualifications:

• Master\'s or Bachelor\'s degree in Information Technology, Operations or Information Systems
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CGEIT are highly desired
• Progressive experience in IT Auditing, preferably from a Fortune 500 Company, ideally in a financial services organization or boutique IT firm
• Solid understanding of IT general controls, application controls, IT governance, and risk management principles
• Auditing or work experience in one or more of the following areas: cloud security; data privacy; IT platforms; data management; cybersecurity; network security
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment
• Experience in working with a global team
• Strong communication and presentation abilities, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines Exposure to data analytics, including programming language such as R and Python

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time ( ).

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500\xc2\xae. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click to learn more.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers\xe2\x80\x99 expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.

Location(s): AM - Schaumburg
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time

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