Bratislava, SK
Senior Auditor Professional Practices (Hybrid)
Drive excellence and innovation in one of the world's leading reinsurance companies by joining our Group Internal Audit team in Bratislava. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape audit quality across a global organization while working with senior leadership to advance Swiss Re's resilience in an evolving risk landscape.
About the Role
As a Senior Auditor in the Professional Practices team, you'll be at the intersection of audit expertise and organizational improvement, ensuring Swiss Re's audit function operates at the highest standards while driving continuous enhancement of methodologies and practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the design and maintenance GIA's Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP), executing critical components such as risk assessment reviews and audit file quality assurance
- Lead methodology improvements ensuring conformance with International Professional Practices Framework, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
- Collaborate with GIA's Leadership Team on strategic initiatives, including major enhancements to audit processes and methodologies
- Develop and deliver training on audit practices to ensure consistent understanding and application across the global audit function
- Manage specific activities such as GIA's risk and control self-assessment process
- Work alongside with the Chief Audit Executive and Audit Directors on high-visibility projects and initiatives
- Drive innovation in audit practices, including the advancement of data analytics, automation, and GenAI in audit and quality assurance activities
About the Team
The Professional Practices team is part of Group Internal Audit, which reports directly to the Group Audit Committee. Led by the Head of Professional Practices who reports to the GIA COO, the team comprises senior auditors based in Singapore, Armonk, and now Bratislava. The team maintains organizational independence from assurance teams executing audits, allowing it to effectively manage GIA's Quality Assurance and Improvement Program, conduct quality reviews, and provide recommendations to ensure conformance with Global Internal Audit Standards. Beyond quality assurance, the team continuously enhances audit methodology, chairs the Methodology Board, maintains key governance documents, supports regulatory interactions, and facilitates GIA's own risk control self-assessment process.
About You
You're a forward-thinking audit professional who sees beyond compliance to identify opportunities for improvement. You combine technical expertise with excellent communication skills, allowing you to influence at all levels of the organization. Your analytical mindset and attention to detail are balanced with a strategic perspective that helps drive meaningful change.
We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:
- University degree with minimum 7 years of experience working as an auditor or in a quality assurance role
- At least 3 years working as an auditor in an internal audit function
- Professional certification such as CPA, CA, CIA, CFE, CISA
- Excellent knowledge of internal auditing standards and best practices in audit execution
- Experience preparing structured communications on quality assurance trends, best practices and other complex technical topics
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
These are additional nice to haves:
- Experience working in a quality assurance role within an internal audit function
- Experience within insurance or financial services industry
- Critical thinking skills with ability to see the "big picture" while generating innovative solutions
- Professional communication style, able to deliver challenging messages effectively while maintaining strong relationships
- Collaborative team player who can listen, influence and help drive a shared vision
- Experience with data analytics tools or automation technologies
For Slovakia the base salary range for this position is between EUR 3,100 and EUR 5,100 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 addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based bonus.
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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.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.
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