IT Audit Manager

new transformational adventure awaits you… 

How does 5 weeks leave per year, an impactful career that you’ll truly love, and working for a trustworthy organisation that empowers wellbeing and is accelerating digital transformation sound like to you? 

As one of Forbes 2024 ‘World’s Best Employers’ and Fortune's ‘World's Most Admired Companies’ for 2025, Zurich - a leader in the insurance industry - is on a journey towards a brighter future… A brighter future for you - focused on your career, your wellbeing, and your community - as well as our customers and the planet. 

This exciting adventure will drive positive impact towards our vision to be Australia’s leading digital insurer. So, if you want to be part of a values led global organisation, where real growth and transformation is happening, along with our track record of making a real difference of continuously taking steps toward a sustainable future for our people, customers, communities, and our planet…read on!

Let’s create a brighter future together, let’s make a difference  

It’s important to know, what you do matters. As in your role you will help more people live well and enjoy confident lives.

A fantastic opportunity exists to join Zurich’s Audit team as an IT Audit Manager, reporting to the Head of Audit.

You will be part of a strong team that forms our global Audit function of 250 colleagues across 33 different countries, united in the common purpose of keeping Zurich safe.

The IT Audit Manager is a unique role that will be a fusion of IT and Operations audits, utilising your technical expertise to oversee the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of audit engagements in collaboration with with teams across Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. Liaising with a range of stakeholders, you will provide valuable insights and help to drive excellent audit outcomes.

You will be working in a synergetic, agile environment, joining our transformational journey to become Australia’s leading digital insurer.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing subject matter expertise and insight across audit processes, including scoping, audit reports and critical stakeholder meetings
• Overseeing relevant tracking and closure of agreed actions
• Supporting the global IT Centre of Excellence to continuously evolve IT capabilities in Group Audit and drive the development of the wider team through upskilling initiatives
• Identifying trends and patterns in results; supporting & influencing key stakeholders
• Providing technical input into control environment reporting. Building technical/commercial knowledge and industry awareness across a range of areas
• Supporting Business Audit Leaders in stakeholder discussions; developing strong  relationships with Business and IT stakeholders in Australia & New Zealand, APAC & at times globally
• Guiding, coaching, and supervising the work of the team throughout the audit engagement

Important to your success - Unlock your potential

• Relevant tertiary qualifications; pprofessional certifications, such as CISA, CISSP, CISM or equivalent
• Strong experience in Audit / Technology/ IT Risk Management (+8 years) or significant experience in insurance business positions (+8 years)
• Deep knowledge and competence across all IT domains paired with data analytics skills;
• Track record with technology and governance controls for Cloud, Data Management, Cyber Security and new technologies (such as Robotics and Artificial Intelligence)
• Experience in third-party, outsourcing and project management auditing
• Strong knowledge of Internal Audit Standards, internal control framework and audit testing
• Excellent project management skills, ability to organise teams and prioritise tasks
• A collaborative and solution focused mindset with the ability to influence
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

 Belong. Zurich is here to support you 

There are so many reasons why Zurich is a great place to be and the right choice for you, but here are just a few.

• 5 weeks leave per year for permanent staff through our Z leave initiative, as well as 15 days personal/carer’s leave (as we empower our people to manage their own wellbeing), plus access to Family Care (parental leave)
• Hybrid working arrangement - office 3 days and WFH 2 days p/w standard for FT employees
• Access programs to stay healthy and feel healthier along with receiving a AUD$500 wellbeing payment per year, plus a AUD$295 new starter e-voucher for your WFH set up (flex work - hybrid working), and other great benefits through our Shine portal
• Grow, and thrive in your career (we support and encourage it) with award winning training programs. As our strength is our people and we value your individuality
• Work with global, diverse, and inclusive teams; Explore your passions, fuel innovation, drive equity, collaborate and make a positive difference beyond your role
• Global mobility opportunities across more than 200 countries worldwide
• Volunteer and work in our state-of-the-art Green Star rated offices (when you are in the office) and dress for your day
• We plant a tree for every new employee
• Not to mention our various employer of choice awards/memberships – WGEA; Family Inclusive workplace; Silver AWEI employer, Pride in diversity… to name a few.

We could go on, but the main point is that Zurich is a great place to be, where you can truly belong, be yourself, have work/life balance, and thrive in a supportive environment.

Zurich is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair and accessible for all candidates. If you require any special accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, we encourage you to please let us know at the time of your application.  

So, if you want to come on an adventure that will build a brighter future together, and feel a sense of togetherness, then please apply today to start your adventure!