Chief Internal Auditor — Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)
- Location
- Lugano
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 7 days ago
Role overview
SUMMARY
Establish and maintain effective audit methodologies for enterprise risk analysis, management and reporting.
Provide the Board with independent assurance that the management systems, internal controls and governance processes of the licensed institution are effective and that its operations are properly controlled.
- SUMMARY
- Establish and maintain effective audit methodologies for enterprise risk analysis, management and reporting.
- / EXPERIENCE:
- As the LEHIA, Malaysia, within the Group Audit function, your skills and qualifications will ideally include:
Key requirements
- / EXPERIENCE:
- As the LEHIA, Malaysia, within the Group Audit function, your skills and qualifications will ideally include:
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting or equivalent
- Chartered Accountant, CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent.
- Takaful related certification, an MBA or equivalent is a plus.
- Proven track record in financial services or insurance, with the ability to influence executive and senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated success in dealing with external stakeholders, including BNM or other regulators. QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting or equivalent - Chartered Accountant, CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills. TRAVEL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Application process
- Support the development of the Group Audit global team through the application of professional skills, leadership and technical expertise.
- Oversee the careers, performance management and development of Internal Audit team members in Malaysia.
- Work across segments and functions, beyond the primary area of responsibility, as required.
- Drive the use of data analytics, AI and Agile where appropriate, to enhance audit coverage, insight and efficiency.
- Interact regularly with senior business stakeholders and the Board Audit Committee to ensure understanding of, and buy ‑ in for, audit findings and recommendations.
- Build strong relationships with country management, local assurance functions and regulators.
- Act as Legal Entity Head of Internal Audit, where required by regulation, and manage relationships with local regulators, management and the Board Audit Committee. BUSINESS ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Provide high ‑ quality, forward ‑ looking insights that add value to the business and strengthen trust and credibility with stakeholders.
Additional details
- Ensure that the Internal Audit function complies with sound internal auditing principles and practices, and that there is a robust process in place to ensure the continued relevance and effectiveness of audit methodology. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Act as Legal Entity Head of Internal Audit, where required by regulation, and manage relationships with local regulators, management and the Board Audit Committee. BUSINESS ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Represent the Internal Audit function in regulatory engagements, reviews and inspections, ensuring audit practices meet regulatory expectations. LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Take accountability for personal development and actively encourage the professional growth of others. QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE:
- Demonstrated success in dealing with external stakeholders, including BNM or other regulators.
- Strong understanding of Life, P&C insurance, and Takaful Operations. People Management capability
- Strong verbal and written communication skills. TRAVEL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Occasional travel – as required
- Let’s continue to grow together! Schedule: Full Time
Notes and original content
- Ensure that the Internal Audit function complies with sound internal auditing principles and practices, and that there is a robust process in place to ensure the continued relevance and effectiveness of audit methodology.
- KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Act as Legal Entity Head of Internal Audit, where required by regulation, and manage relationships with local regulators, management and the Board Audit Committee.
- BUSINESS ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Represent the Internal Audit function in regulatory engagements, reviews and inspections, ensuring audit practices meet regulatory expectations.
- LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Take accountability for personal development and actively encourage the professional growth of others.
- REPORTING LINES
- QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE:
- Strong understanding of Life, P&C insurance, and Takaful Operations.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) offer for this role?
Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) lists CHF 142'000 - 249'500 gross per year for this position in Lugano. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need the G permit to apply for this role in Ticino as an Italian cross-border worker?
Yes, if you are resident in Italy within the 20 km border zone. The Swiss employer files the G-permit application at the Ticino cantonal migration office after the contract is signed — first issuance takes 2-6 weeks, then automatic yearly renewal for as long as the employment continues. Weekly return to your Italian home is required to keep the status. Note: this listing allows remote work — teleworking above 25 % of your time can shift your social-security base to Italy, so confirm the agreed remote share with HR before signing.
How do I apply for this position at Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)'s original listing at careers.zurich.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
