Internal Control Assurance Professional

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Internal Control Assurance Professional

senior · Risk & Compliance

About the Role:

As an Internal Control Assurance Professional in ICAR Team, you will participate in various control testing activities. You will have the opportunity to learn about many areas of Swiss Re, as well as their processes and controls. This role offers you regular exposure to Swiss Re's Management and an opportunity to deal with themes that have organizational impact and drive the risk culture of Swiss Re. 

Key Responsibilities :

• Perform testing procedures on internal controls over financial reporting or non-financial operations value chain across various areas  

• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of testing procedures and clear presentation of findings to the relevant stakeholders  

• Assess and validate identified control deficiencies, ensuring appropriate severity assessment and clear, well-articulated documentation of observations 

• Engage with various stakeholders such as control owners, business stakeholders, External Auditors and Control functions across the business representing the ICAR team  

• Develop and maintain automated control testing solutions by leveraging data analytics 

About the Team :

The Internal Control Assurance & Reporting (ICAR) Team is a global team of Assurance Professionals, responsible for assessing the design adequacy and operating effectiveness of Swiss Re's internal controls. We liaise closely with Operational Risk Management, Group Internal Audit, Governance teams, external Audit and Swiss Re Management. Through our controls testing and assurance activities, we identify areas of control weaknesses and contribute to an improved control framework to ensure operational rigor and effective control related behavior across the Swiss Re Group. 

In our work we apply innovative techniques and use data analytics and automation within our assurance and testing processes. 

The ICAR Team is part of Group Functions and Operational Risk Management, which consists of Risk Professionals with diverse backgrounds spanning different locations and competencies.  

About You:

Essentials: 

• 6+ years of work experience in IT assurance functions (internal / external auditing, control testing, risk management) and/or practical experience in the field of IT and Cyber Security
• Good understanding of IT risk and control frameworks and the underlying technologies, concepts, and processes

• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases and proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R. Knowledge of data analytics and visualization applications (e.g., Palantir Foundry, Tableau) is preferred.

• University degree in related field
• Knowledge of Cloud Security and DevSecOps practices will be considered advantageous
• Critical thinker that sees the "big picture" (e.g. overall themes, trends, goals)

• Result oriented individual with agile mindset and ability to work independently, able to plan well, work in the field and able to deliver results in time
• Good communicator, able to gain and maintain trust while delivering difficult messages
• Strong analytical professional with problem-solving and interpersonal skills 
• Team worker, able to listen to others but also influence

• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Nice to Have: 

• Qualified or working towards CISA, CISM, CISSP, CSX-P, CIA or CRISC professional certification
• Hands-on experience with AI is considered a value-add, particularly in applying AI for driving audit efficiency and leveraging Generative AI solutions for automated testing, documentation, and data analysis  

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

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