MANAGER, AUDIT DATA ANALYTICS & IT, ASIA

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Job Purpose

Independently plan, lead and perform risk-based audits and related assurance activities across Operating Entities and relevant business areas within the Asia Pacific region, covering IT audit, data analytics and AI-related risks and controls.

Future Challenges

• Strengthen a regional Center of Excellence (COE) that is trusted and respected by both the business and audit community.
• Increase the use of data analytics and AI in audit planning and execution across the region.
• Develop reusable data tests and audit workflows that can be applied across Operating Entities with different systems and data.
• Coach the regional audit community to build baseline knowledge of IT, data analytics and AI.

What you do

• Plan, lead and perform risk-based audits in the areas of data analytics, AI, and IT,  including assessing relevant governance, processes and controls, conducting audit testing, and reporting audit results.
• Prepare and analyse data to support audit activities, identify trends, unusual items, control gaps and emerging risks, and determine areas requiring further audit work.
• Monitor developments in technology, data and AI, and incorporate relevant risks into the regional audit risk assessment and audit approach.
• Manage and supervise multiple audit assignments concurrently, where required, while maintaining audit quality and timely delivery.
• Maintain effective working relationships with senior management, regional stakeholders and Operating Entity audit teams.
• Provide practical guidance, coaching and consultative support on data analytics, IT audit, and AI-related matters, including sharing relevant methods, tools and good practices, while maintaining Internal Audit independence and objectivity.

What you bring

• Good knowledge of IT risks, controls and audit practices, with the ability to identify and focus on key risks while maintaining a broad business perspective.
• Strong data and analytical skills, with experience using relevant tools such as SQL, Python, SAS, Power BI, Microsoft Excel or similar tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical matters and audit issues clearly and tactfully, and to work effectively across different cultures and business situations.
• Open-minded, curious and proactive, with the ability to understand matters from the auditee’s perspective and apply sound professional judgement.
• High integrity and the ability to act as a trusted partner while maintaining Internal Audit independence and objectivity.
• Relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, technology risk, data analytics, AI, risk, compliance or consulting.
• Knowledge of financial services or insurance processes, systems and related risks would be an advantage.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, or Thai would be an advantage.
• Willingness to travel within Asia Pacific, where required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Information Technology, Computer Science, or another relevant discipline.
  Candidates with other qualifications may also be considered if they have suitable data analytics, IT, or audit experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in audit data analytics, data science, IT audit, technology risk, or a related field, preferably with internal audit, external audit or consulting experience.
• The following certifications would be an advantage but are not required:
  - Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA);
  - Certified Internal Auditor (CIA);
  - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP);
  - Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC); or
  - relevant data analytics, cloud or AI certifications.
• Familiarity with AI tools like, Claude, ChatGPT or Copilot is an added advantage.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. 

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust. 

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. 

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