Internal Control Assurance Professional

1 month ago


Bratislava, Bratislavský Kraj, Slovakia Swiss Re Full time

Are you a critical thinker who likes to analyze complex topics and enjoys working in a diverse team? Join us at Internal Control Assurance & Reporting (ICAR) Team and help us to safeguard Swiss Re's resilience.

About the Role

As an Internal Control Assurance Professional in ICAR Team, you will participate in various control testing activities. You will have the opportunity to learn about many areas of Swiss Re, as well as their processes and controls. This role offers you regular exposure to Swiss Re's Management and an opportunity to deal with themes that have organizational impact and drive the risk culture of Swiss Re.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform testing procedures on internal controls over financial reporting and other areas
  • Document your testing procedures and present findings to the relevant stakeholders
  • Engage with various stakeholders across the business representing the ICAR Team

About the Team

The Internal Control Assurance & Reporting (ICAR) Team is a global team of Assurance Professionals, responsible for assessing the design adequacy and operating effectiveness of Swiss Re's internal controls. We liaise closely with Operational Risk Management, Group Internal Audit, Governance teams, external Audit and Swiss Re Management. Through our controls testing and assurance activities, we identify areas of control weaknesses and contribute to an improved control framework to ensure operational rigor and effective control related behavior across the Swiss Re Group.

In our work we apply innovative techniques and use data analytics and automation within our assurance and testing processes.

The ICAR Team is part of Group Functions and Operational Risk Management, which consists of Risk Professionals with diverse backgrounds spanning different locations and competencies.

About You

  • 4-6 years of work experience in the financial services sector, with exposure to finance, actuarial science, or assurance functions e.g., risk management, internal or external audit
  • Good understanding of key business processes and controls over financial reporting value chain
  • Knowledge/experience of IFRS 9 and/or 17 (preferred)
  • University degree in related field, qualified or working towards a CPA, CA, CIA professional certification
  • Critical thinker that sees the "big picture" (e.g. overall themes, trends, goals)
  • Result oriented individual with agile mindset and ability to work independently, able to plan well, work in the field and able to deliver results in time
  • Good communicator, able to gain and maintain trust while delivering difficult messages
  • Strong analytical professional with problem-solving and interpersonal skills
  • Team worker, able to listen to others but also influence
  • Fluent in English, written and spoken.

For Slovakia the base salary range for this position is between EUR 1,900 and EUR 3,200 per month (for a full-time role).

The specific salary offered considers:

• the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role,

• the applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialization, skills and experience.

In the situation where you significantly exceed the requirements, the offered salary may be above the advertised range.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based bonus.

This is a maternity cover position.

We provide feedback to all candidates via email. If you have not heard back from us, please check your spam folder.

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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. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible 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.


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