Internal Controls System Manager

**PATRIZIA** is a leading partner for global real assets.

The expertise and commitment of our global teams form the basis of our success.

Shaping a sustainable future and making a positive contribution to society is what drives our daily business.

As **Internal Controls System Manager (M/F/d) **you will play a key role within our team in Luxembourg.

**Your Responsibilities**

Internal Controls Reports
- Responsible for implementation, steering, audit and delivery of Internal Controls Reports (such as ISAE 3402 or equivalent) for the applicable entities across the group
- Support the departments to design, operate and improve appropriate controls
- Support the departments to close audit findings regarding missing/improperly designed or performed internal controls
- First point of contact across the group for all Internal Control matters
- Periodical training on Internal Controls for control owners and the wider group

Internal Controls System
- Developing an Internal Controls System Framework which facilitates the design, implementation, monitoring of internal controls as well as ad-hoc reporting to the Senior Management
- Provide support, advice and guidance across the 1st and 2nd Line of Defence to achieve an adequate internal controls environment
- Participate in the group wide efforts to enhance the controls environment (with consideration of Governance, Compliance and Risk Management) and the 3 lines of defence.
- Collaborate with risk and compliance on any new developments that would impact internal controls
- Operational support regarding the development, implementation and improvement of internal controls
- Develop integrated approach on managing Internal Controls (Business Process supported by IT infrastructure)

Local Governance
- Contribute to local Governance, support implementation of new or updated key policies and regulation in coordination with relevant departments.
- Steer local boards & committee processes
- Maintain local policy frameworks in coordination with relevant departments.
- Support with new regulatory reporting requirements
- Support local audits and with regulator requests
- Work with Internal Audit on hot topics to incorporate in the Internal Audit plan;
- Support management in meetings with external auditors;
- Projects
- Provide guidance on internal controls for new processes
- Review any risks identified by the project teams and provide guidance on internal controls to implement in order to address the identified risks

**What we look for**
- 5 - 7 years experience in a similar position in a financial company or delivering similar advisory services (for example via a “Big 4” audit firm)
- Solid understanding and experience of internal control frameworks and familiarity with the requirements of different regulations (such as COSO, ISAE 3402)
- Strong Analytical skills to identify, assess and address risks - risk management and/or audit background considered as an asset
- Organisational skills, team player
- Analytical and solution-oriented mindset
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Strong communication skills (oral and written) to present internal control matters in an easily understandable way across various levels of the organization with varying levels of detail
- motivated and performance oriented
- Strong hands-on-mentality
- German language considered as an asset

**What we offer**
- Flexible working options
- Skill building and learning opportunities, like courses and mentorship
- Career progression and talent development programs
- Health and well-being benefits, like virtual fitness classes
- Competitive pay and paid time off, including holidays designated for volunteering

**Sounds like you?**

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

At PATRIZIA, we are committed to leading the industry in how we advance the equity, diversity and inclusion of our global teams. The opinion and experience of each individual counts. With inherent trust in each other, we do our greatest work steeped in courage, integrity, optimism and tenacity.