Head of Audit Sabadell Zurich

We’re here to keep Sabadell Zurich safe while shaping the future of audit, would you like to join us in the journey? 

 

Join Zurich’s Group Audit team and be part of a global community dedicated to keeping our businesses safe. With over 250 colleagues from 33 nationalities, we work as one global team striving for excellence and creating the best function for our company, our people, and our communities.  

We embrace and leverage the diverse skills our team brings to provide valuable insights to our stakeholders. We have a real passion for high performance, collaboration, and experimentation, as we aim to push boundaries and set new standards for our profession. This includes all our people driving value from data and enhancing their work through AI.  

 

Who are we? 

 

Sabadell Zurich is a joint venture created in 2008 as a result of a business agreement between Banc Sabadell, one of Spain’s leading banks, and Zurich Group, a global leader in the insurance industry to distribute insurance products through banking channels.  

The joint venture is made up of three companies: BanSabadell Vida, BanSabadell Pensiones, and BanSabadell Seguros Generales, each owned 50% by both partners. 

The Sabadell Zurich team is composed of 350 employees, who are organizationally part of the Zurich Group in Spain and located in Barcelona.  

 

Your Role & Responsibilities 

 

As the Head of Audit, Spain SaZ you will be required to fulfil duties associated with key function holder (KFH) under applicable regulation for the Life, Pensions and P&C Companies of Sabadell Zurich. 

 

You will be responsible for audit activities, reporting line to the Audit Committee and the Regional Audit Lead, in addition to a matrix report to the CEO. This ensures that you can fully engage with, and contribute to, the strategic actions and plans of the local Senior Leadership Team. 

 

In this role, you will be expected to use and co-develop leading audit practices to continuously improve the SaZ risk-based dynamic audit plan and be accountable for the high-quality delivery of this plan. You will positively influence the business risk and control environment, through a combination of reporting at the Board Audit Committee, Risk & Control Committees, Executive Committee and any other key management fora, as well as developing strong working relationships with the Board, CEO, Executives and Senior Management. The need to build an open and constructive relationship with the regulators is evident. 

 

As a senior manager in Group Audit, you will also implement and drive strategic priorities, and co-create a leading audit function utilizing Data Analytics, AI and Agile methods. You will be expected to role model and deliver. Importantly, you will be fostering a positive culture and driving an environment of continuous growth, where the team always feels connected to our purpose and becomes a recognized leader in the market. 

 

Your Skills and Experience 

 

As the Legal Entity Head of Internal Audit (LEHIA), SaZ, within the Group Audit function, your skills and qualifications will ideally include:  

 

• Chartered Accountant, CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent. 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 regulators. 

• Extensive experience in auditing, with comprehensive knowledge of audit methodologies, including the application of data analytics, to achieve impactful and insightful results.  

• Strong understanding of Life and P&C insurance. 

• People Management capability  

• Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to organize teams, prioritize tasks, and guide and coach the team to deliver high-quality results on time. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

 

Additional Information 

 

• Your primary work location will be Barcelona. 

 

Perks for Sabadell Zurich Employees 

 

• Flexwork: We love flexibility! After your first month with us, you’ll have access to a flexible hybrid work model—combining remote work from home with in-office days in Barcelona. 

• Insurance discounts: Enjoy up to 70% off life insurance, 40% off home insurance, and 30% off car insurance with Sabadell Zurich. 

• Health insurance: We care about your well-being! We offer free health insurance with Sanitas for you, plus discounts for your loved ones. 

• Parking and mobility: Free parking spaces for cars, bicycles, and electric scooters. 

• Well-being at work: Our offices offer a wide variety of spaces designed to meet your needs and enhance your personal well-being. 

• Sustainable mobility: No car? No problem! We offer promotional rates for renting electric bikes and scooters. 

• Sustainability & volunteering: We’re committed to the environment and our community—join our Sustainability Team and participate in volunteering activities. 

• Inclusion & diversity: We collaborate with special employment centers that promote functional diversity through services like physiotherapy, office cleaning, and fresh local fruit deliveries. 

• Wellness program: We offer various wellness activities such as yoga, pilates, and functional training. 

• Physiotherapy service: Spend long hours at the computer? We’ve got you covered with physiotherapy sessions to relieve postural discomfort. 

• Continuous learning: Access LinkedIn Learning and other platforms such as Share It, where you can both learn from and share knowledge with colleagues. 

 

As Part of the Zurich Group 

 

At Zurich Group, we take care of you—and here are some of your benefits: 

 

• Flexible compensation: You choose what fits you best! Health insurance, childcare, volunteering projects, training, etc. 

• Meal card: Forgot your lunch? Don’t worry—we provide a meal card (on top of your salary) so you can eat wherever you like. 

• Vacations: Enjoy 26 days of annual leave, plus your birthday off to celebrate! 

• Retirement plan: After your first year, you’ll have access to our company pension plan. 

• Communication discounts: Save on phone and internet lines with Orange and Jazztel. 

• Sports & wellness: Join our running community or enjoy gym discounts through Andjoy. 

• English lessons: Want to improve your English? We’ll help you with classes! 

• Exclusive discounts: Save on fashion, travel, accommodation, and much more through Zurich Activa. 

 

 

We’ve already set things in motion and are changing the way insurance is done. To do this, we need talented people with passion and a desire to learn. Will you join us?

 

"Zurich, No. 1 in Top Employers 2023. 16 consecutive years among the most highly rated companies."

 

 

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