Manager - IT Internal Audit

About Utmost International

Utmost International is a leading provider of insurance-based wealth solutions operating across the UK, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. Its' solutions are largely based on unit-linked insurance policies, serving the needs of affluent, high net worth (HNW), and ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals.

On a proforma basis at HY 2024, Utmost International manages £103.5bn of assets under administration on behalf of approximately 200,000 policyholders.

About Utmost Luxembourg S.A.

Sitting at the crossroads of private banking, asset management, and insurance, we operate in a well-established and fast-growing division of the financial services industry. Our dynamic international team of 450+ experienced wealth structuring specialists, subject-matter and technical experts consists of 50 different nationalities, speaking over 30 languages.

We are a diverse and inclusive organisation driven by a values-based culture that promotes excellence, ambition, and innovation. We invest in talented teams who develop their expertise, curated through support and training, and fostered through a people centred culture. Our people truly are our greatest asset

Your role – Are you ready for a challenge?

Directly reporting to the Chair of the Audit Committee, the local CEO, and to the Group Head of Internal Audit, the Luxembourg Internal Audit function provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the Company's operations. The mission of internal audit is to enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight to the Board and Executive Management.

Your responsibilities will be as follows:

• Assist the Head of Internal Audit in developing the multi-annual audit plan,
• Design audit programs to assess effectiveness of controls of high-risk business areas,
• End-to-end delivery of internal audit assignments in line with the Institute of Internal Auditors International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF),
• Formulate practical recommendations and prepare comprehensive and meaningful audit reports to Executive Management and the Audit Committee,
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations,
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders including business areas and other control functions,
• Assist in developing the audit function by continuously improving the department's way of working,
• Participate in the development and use of continuous auditing methods and tools,
• Participate in special projects as requested.

Your profile – Have you got what it takes to become our Manager - IT Internal Audit?

• Experienced/qualified Internal Auditor with at least 5-8 years' relevant experience,
• Curious, proactive, team player and fast learner,
• Positive and doer attitude,
• Strong client relationship management skills,
• Sound understanding of the financial services sector in Europe, preferably wealth management and life insurance,
• CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CIA or other relevant professional certification is preferred,
• Knowledge and competence across all IT audit areas including IT general controls, application controls, cyber security, data management and cloud technologies. Experience in the use of data analytics, robotics and AI is also desirable,
• Demonstrated experience managing audits with autonomy and within a complex operational and regulatory environment,
• Detailed knowledge of risk-based audit techniques,
• Strong time management skills, and ability to multitask,
• Excellent written and oral communication skills,
• Strong analytical, organizational and presentation skills,
• Strong IT and Data Analytical skills,
• International experience preferred,
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of any additional European languages is an asset,
• Embrace our values: Soul of an agile company, Passion, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork.

As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, colour, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Given the sensitive nature of our business, industry sector and the role as described, the selected candidate is required to provide a criminal record (Bulletin n°3 for Luxembourgish residents). This excerpt will be kept by Utmost Luxembourg S.A. in compliance with article of the law of 23 July 2016 and for no longer than one month from the conclusion of the employment contract; otherwise, it will be destroyed without any undue delay should the candidate not be hired.

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