Senior Auditor

Generali Group is one of the largest global insurance and asset management service providers. Established in 1831, it is present in 50 countries, with total gross written premiums of more than € 75 billion in 2021 and over €575 billion of Assets under Management as at 31 December 2021. With nearly 75,000 employees serving 67 million customers, Generali Group has a leading position in Europe and a growing presence in Asia and Latin America. Generali Group’s ambition is to be the life-time partner to its customers, offering innovative and personalized solutions thanks to an unmatched distribution network.

Generali Investments Luxembourg S.A. is one of the Generali Group’s Asset and Wealth Management subsidiaries which manages international investments with the experience of the Generali Group team of experts and investment management firms.

Generali Investments Luxembourg S.A. is currently reinforcing its Internal Audit Function as a result of its recent growth.

The Generali Group Asset and Wealth Management Audit department performs Internal Audit activities on Investment processes across the group. The Internal Audit Function of Generali Investments Luxembourg S.A. belongs to the Group Asset and Wealth Management Audit department and reports also to it.

Risk Assessment:

- Contribute, using breadth and depth of knowledge of the Asset Management business, to the internal audit risk assessment, by providing a detailed understanding of risks faced within respective area of responsibility;

Annual Planning:

- Contribute to annual internal audit plan development and maintenance;

Audit Engagements:

- Support the Chief Internal Auditor for planning, scoping and delivering of audit engagements identified in the internal audit plan;
- Be accountable for the day-to-day management of the internal audit engagements in line with agreed milestones;
- Support the Chief Internal Auditor for the preparation of the key internal audit documentation;
- Be responsible for checking the issue resolution;
- Report and escalate risks and issues as appropriate and in agreement with the Chief Internal Auditor;
- Ensure that agreed corrective actions are tracked and implemented;
- Be responsible for managing the day-to-day stakeholder relations;

Reporting:

- Support the Chief Internal Auditor in reporting activities to the Top Management and Group Audit Function;
- Manage effectively the relationship with Management, the other control functions and the auditees;
- Be responsible for managing good relations with Middle Management, Operational Team and external auditors;
- Work with a specific range of contacts and resources to develop technical and commercial knowledge/business awareness;
- Work in partnership with other functions to ensure a coordinated approach to Audit activities and the availability of technical information and resources to support a thorough Audit process;

Overall activities:

- Support the Chief Internal Auditor and be directly involved, upon delegation, in business and governance change projects, providing control and risk consultancy;
- Support the Chief Internal Auditor for the analysis, proposals and recommendation of changes to policies and procedures in order to reinforce the structure of internal controls in accordance with regulatory requirements;
- Stay up-to-date with changes and evolutions in the Asset Management industry and analyze their potential impact on the business;
- Contribute to the team in terms of proactivity, professional skills, technical knowledge and motivation.
- Advanced University education in Business Administration/Accounting or Finance/ Engineering;
- Previous experience (minimum 5 years) in external/internal audit (Asset Management entities, Banks) or previous experience in Asset Management industry or Banking;
- Fluency and proficiency in English (essential);
- Good technical knowledge of Asset Management and internal control processes;
- Knowledge of Luxembourg industry-specific laws and regulations;
- Possesses well-developed organizational and communication skills, flexibility, ability to deal with different departments within the organizational framework;

In addition, the following will be considered an asset:

- French, Italian, German;
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIA, CISA, CFE);
- Experience with forensic auditing;
- Meticulousness, analytical mindset and a team spirit;
- Strong presentation capabilities, clear and concise communication and writing skills and effective time management/prioritization;
- Commitment to continuous learning and personal and professional skill improvement;
- Self-starter.

Generali is proud to be an inclusive employer that considers applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, religion, political views, marital status or philosophy of life.

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