Senior Internal Auditor IT and Operations H/F

This role is based in Paris, travel up to 30 % (international travels of 1 to 2 weeks included).

As Internal Auditor you contribute to help the organization:

• safeguard the company’s assets;
• strengthen effective Internal Control and Risk Management by assessing and evaluating their adequacy and effectiveness;
• strengthen compliance with legal and supervisory regulations, as well as corporate principles and guidelines.

The Internal Audit team of Allianz Trade has a diverse set of profiles, skills, and backgrounds - including auditors, project manager, business analyst, risk analyst, HR Specialist, IT specialist, commercial analyst…

We offer a challenging position for people who like to work in an international team and like to broaden their knowledge and skills on all Lines of Business, all regions and countries. 

Key Responsibilities / What you do

• Responsible for the professional handling of audit assignments, incl. fieldwork and data-based testing, communication of audit results, report writing, and the follow-up process;
• Identify business risks and deficiencies in the internal control environment and formulate proposals for solutions;
• Manage communication with stakeholders from all hierarchy levels and act as a business partner in a multicultural environment;
• Support the update of audit methods, initiate improvements of workflows, processes, and promote best practice sharing;
• Promote AZ Trade Group Internal Audit as a competent and trusted partner.

Key Requirements / What you bring

• Minimum 5 years experience in Operations related functions (e.g. Policy Management) or in internal/external audit, risk management, as consultant or equivalent
• University degree in business administration, economics or equivalent
• Ability to critically assess and challenge existing processes and assumptions
• Client-focused with excellent communication and business writing skills
• Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of processes, structures and the regulatory environment
• Ability to work effectively in a global work environment, collaborating with people from different countries and cultures
• Strong Data analytics appetite and skills to ensure audit testing capabilities. Knowledge of e.g. IDEA, PowerBI, SQL, python, etc. are a plus
• Certification (CIA, CISA, CRISC…) will be an advantage
• Excellent English proficiency (Written & spoken), additional languages are a plus

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. 

Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.