Banca Generali (www.bancagenerali.com), a private bank leader in Italy in financial planning and in the protection of clients through a network of private consultants at the top of the sector in terms of skills and expertise/professionalism, is looking for an Auditor for its Internal Audit Department.
The Internal Audit Function of Banca Generali Group, according to the IIA Standards, is a third line independent and objective function established by the Board of Directors (BoD) to examine and evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the internal control system and all other elements of the system of governance, through assurance and consulting activities for the benefit of the BoD, Top Management and other Stakeholders.
* Carry out audit activities on Finance and accounting, banking products, services and wealth / asset management processes in order to evaluate the 1st and 2nd Level controls with a focus also on the Regulation and Compliance risks
* Support the team in performing continuous monitoring, risk assessment activities and defining Audit plan
* Discuss audit results with stakeholders
* Write practical recommendations and audit report
* Actively participate in ad-hoc projects / topics and provide advisory
* Monitor audit issues and validate actions closure
* Occasional travel may be required
Requirements
Core Skills:
* University education in the field of Business Administration/ Accounting/ Finance
* Languages: Italian (native), English (fluent)
* Strong knowledge of processes regarding Finance and accounting, banking products and Wealth / Asset Management
* Basic knowledge of corporate governance, regulatory environment, banking, data governance, ESG and digital
Main Skills required:
* Knowledge and ability to evaluate (with limited supervision) and enhance internal control system evaluation processes
* Capability of managing risk assessment (with limited supervision)
* Good written and oral communication skills, with the proven ability to present and explain complex information to diverse audiences including senior level staff
* Familiarity with application of audit tools and processes
* Strong knowledge of Internal Audit methodology and principles of internal control system
* Good experience in the use of data analytics techniques and artificial intelligence
Nice to have:
* Professional certification (ACCA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CFSA)
* Previous interaction with Regulators would be an advantage
Soft Skills:
* High attention to detail and respect of deadlines
* Multi-tasking
* Excellent analytical skills and use of artificial intelligence
* Integrity, confidence & accountability, flexibility, and life-long learning
* Resilience, stress management, time management and problem solving
* Strategic and innovative thinking as well as change management
* Good in negotiation, teamwork and collaboration
Previous Experiences:
Minimum 4 years of practical experience in the internal or external audit, possibly in a financial institution (insurance company or bank) or Regulators with proved experience in Finance and Wealth/Asset Management Areas.
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