Audit Manager (12 Month Contract)

About Group Internal Audit (GIA)

Group Internal Audit (GIA) provides independent and objective assurance that assists the Board of Directors and Group Executive Committee to protect the assets, reputation and sustainability of the organization. We perform audit activities designed to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the Group's internal control systems and to add value through improving the Group's operations.

GIA's vision is Advancing Swiss Re's Resilience. We aspire to be critical thinkers who lead from every seat, challenge the status quo, understand risk, and demonstrate that we are responsive to risk. We offer a suite of audit products that are tailored to the nature of the assurance goal and deliver comprehensive messages to management over end-to-end processes and their control environment. Our continuous risk assessment process (which utilizes data analytics and external data factors) drives the allocation of our resources, the audit proposals and prioritization. We continuously extend the use of data analytics and automation within our audit processes.

About the Role

As an Audit Manager (APAC), you will work within an agile framework with the Audit Director to manage and execute the delivery of audits related to Swiss Re's activities in the Asia Pacific region and globally, delivering independent assurance to the Board of Directors of Swiss Re Group as well as the relevant Legal Entities in the Asia Pacific region.

Your key tasks include working with a team of auditors to ensure strong execution and delivery of audits, contributing strong business insights and meeting internal standards and quality. You will also contribute your technical insights and expertise in GIA strategic initiatives, projects, committee and regulatory reporting, including managing a small team to achieve these objectives when required. Additionally, you will work with the Audit Director to ensure robust execution of the continuous and bottom-up risk assessment processes that underpin our risk-based and agile auditing approach, using both quantitative and qualitative information for the region to ensure appropriate audit coverage through regional or global audits.

This role presents a unique opportunity to deal with themes that impact the organization at the most senior level, driving the risk culture of Swiss Re. You will be challenged to learn new areas of Swiss Re's global business, assess the effectiveness of relevant processes, risks, and controls, and devise workable solutions to complex business problems.

Relevant work experience, along with the ability to analyze, structure, and assess difficult circumstances, work collaboratively, and communicate concisely, are key success capabilities required for this position. Your engagement and talent for negotiating effective solutions will make a difference!

This is a senior role, reporting directly to the Audit Director (Managing Director) APAC.

Main Responsibilities:

• Understand Swiss Re's enterprise risks, working with the audit team across APAC to drive and execute continuous and bottom-up risk assessments processes in a robust manner to identify key control issues and ensure appropriate audit coverage.
• Own audit task delivery within an agile audit team, playing a key role in the end-to-end audit process, including planning, scoping, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Ensure that all audit reports and outputs are delivered with robust quality, offering valuable insights to Senior Management and stakeholders.
• Exhibit expertise in GIA methodology and its application across the audit.
• Support the Audit Managers and Audit Director in Committees, Executive board meetings, or regulatory reporting when required.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships, particularly with stakeholders within the first and second line of defense to identify potential red flags and emerging risks and control issues.
• Participate in committee and/or regulatory reporting when necessary, taking ownership and accountability in representing Internal Audit's perspective, ensuring timeliness in delivery and achievement of overall management objectives.

About You

• 12+ years of experience in external, internal audit, and/or risk advisory, including prior experience in financial services. A track record in a Big 4, leading global external audits and/or risk advisory engagements for (re)insurance clients is highly preferred.
• Degree in Accountancy, Actuarial, Business, Finance related fields.
• CPA, CA, CIA, or CISA professional certifications.
• Experience presenting and managing Audit Committees is ideal.
• Deep knowledge of the regulatory landscape across APAC for the (re)insurance sector, including a strong understanding of end-to-end insurance business processes and related governance, risks, and controls issues in a large global organization.
• Strong understanding of solvency and capital requirements in SST, Solvency II, RBC, and economic capital is ideal.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit methodologies, audit project management, and continual risk assessment, with experience in an agile framework preferred.
• Management experience preferably in a global, matrix-driven organization.
• Asia language skills (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) are an advantage.
• Highly organized, self-starter, with a proven ability to manage various audits, reporting, and projects under pressure and tight timelines.
• Collaborative and motivated team player, able to lead and empower team members to achieve audit and/or project objectives.
• Adaptable, with a proven ability to work across cultures and manage multiple tasks effectively in complex or ambiguous situations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and gain respect from stakeholders to drive collaboration and alignment.
• Strong capabilities in global vision, inspiring and building commitment, attracting and developing talent, fostering integration and teamwork, cultivating key relationships, and delivering results.
• Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinker that sees the 'big picture', able to demonstrate sound judgement and make appropriate recommendations.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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, thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 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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