Audit Director Operations & Change

About the Position

Audit Director Operations & Change

We are seeking an experienced Audit Director for Operations & Change to join our team in Bratislava, Slovakia. This role involves overseeing all audit work related to Swiss Re's activities in Operations, HR, Legal & Compliance, as well as projects and transformation. You will support the delivery of independent assurance to the Board of Directors of Swiss Re Group and relevant Legal Entities.

Responsibilities

Shape & Drive the Business

• Proactively assess risks related to Operations, HR, Legal & Compliance, projects, and transformation.
• Ensure appropriate audit coverage and form an opinion on assurance priorities.
• Steer audit teams to remain critical and independent while balancing the risk perspective with the business's risk view.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders, proactively raising issues and delivering impactful messages.
• Support management in risk mitigation for deficiencies identified through discussions or audits.

People Leadership

• Act as a Catalyst Leader with a passion for people and proven ability to navigate complex people situations.
• Communicate the importance of the value of assurance delivered to the audit committee.
• Recognize and communicate the importance of insights that can be provided to the organization on how the control environment can be developed and improved.

Demonstrate Personal Accountability

• Solicit a broad range of feedback and take personal accountability for decisions.
• Stay calm, focused, and resilient in difficult times, providing stakeholders with clarity on a way-forward.
• Stand for integrity and ensure good governance in all circumstances, expressing concerns transparently and in a balanced fashion.

Requirements

• 12+ years of work experience in audit or other relevant roles, ideally within the insurance/reinsurance industry at a senior level.
• Leadership experience in a global, matrix-driven organization.
• Strong understanding of risk, control, and governance with a proven track record of acting as an agent of change in building effective and efficient control systems.
• Strong knowledge, understanding, and technical background of Operations, and experience with transformational processes and projects.

Nice to Have

• CPA, CA, CIA, or other relevant professional certification.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and inspire partners and stakeholders.
• Critical thinker that sees the "big picture," generates innovative ideas and solutions to problems, and makes recommendations in the face of complexity, conflicting pressures, and ambiguous circumstances.
• Impact/Value-oriented leader, able to plan well, willing to coach, work in the field, and deliver value-adding results in time.
• Inspirational leader, dedicated team player, able to listen and guide.

We Offer

• Base salary range between EUR 5,800 and EUR 9,700 per month.
• Attractive performance-based bonus.
• Additional rewards and benefits.

About the Company

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. 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.

Keywords: Compliance, Operations Manager, Internal Audit, Audit, CPA, Legal, Operations, Finance

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