Fixed-term Position, 12-Month Contract
Hybrid role based in our City Centre offices

What we offer

We have embraced a hybrid working model for most of our positions, which means that you can enjoy a balanced approach of working from home for part of the week and working from the office for the remainder of the week.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and bonuses, robust Learning and Development support, excellent Defined Contribution pension and comprehensive Wellbeing initiatives and support to name but a few.

Further details on our benefits package can be accessed here Benefits (life-careers.com)

Role Overview

The Senior Internal Audit Manager is responsible for leading a team of professionals and managing the planning and execution of a portfolio of audits in line with Great-West LifeCo Internal Audit methodology.

The role holder will establish and maintain professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including the senior executives of business units, demonstrating political sensitivity and organisational awareness.

This is a high-profile position requiring interaction with all Management levels across our German and Irish businesses.

Team Background

Part of the global Great-West LifeCo Internal Audit team of 150+ people across Canada, UK, US and Ireland, Internal Audit has responsibility for audit activity of Irish and German Operations and also participates in global audit initiatives.

What you will help us to achieve

Responsible for the assessment of risk and development of the audit plans for our German and Irish businesses. Once developed, responsible for managing delivery of the plan and reporting on the outcome of engagements to the Board Audit Committees and Executive Management.

More specific responsibilities will include

Building trust and credibility with the business by demonstrating a professional approach to auditing and a sound knowledge of governance risk management and control and adding value to management who have
considerable experience of their businesses;
As a member of the Internal Audit Management team, responsible for planning, scheduling and executing risk based audits of business and financial processes;
Leading audit teams in executing audit assignments, reviewing delegated audits and other reviews within agreed timescales, that will support the audit opinion in a manner that is consistent with Internal Audit’s standards, methodologies and processes;
Driving the delivery of the audit agenda through the team, identifying the critical issues to the achievement delivery targets and consistently communicates them to Internal Audit Senior Leadership and the team;
Contributing to the development of the Internal Audit function, being a leader or key contributor of Internal Audit projects;
Preparation of high-quality written reports and papers for Executive Management and the Board Audit Committees.

What you will need to be successful in the role

Have held a Management or equivalent position in an internal audit function, 2nd line function or relevant first line function;
Have extensive understanding and demonstrable experience of governance, risk management and control issues facing the Life Assurance industries in Ireland and Germany;
Preferably have knowledge and experience of internal audit standards and of executing risk based internal audits to the highest standards;
Have a high level of organisational ability and is highly proactive in monitoring successful delivery of objectives against relevant criteria;
Preferably experience working within cross‑border life insurance operations and effectively managing stakeholders across multiple European jurisdictions and cultures;
Have a strong blend of technical ability, judgement, and commercial awareness;
Have strong planning skills and a delivery focus. Takes ownership for all deliverables;
Excellent interpersonal skills, analytical thinking and intellectual curiosity;
Highly motivated with strong commercial awareness;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
A relevant professional qualification (e.g. CMIIA, ACA, ACCA, CISA).

Fitness & Probity

This role is a ‘controlled function’ as defined by the Central Bank Reform Act 2010 Regulations 2011. Any appointment will be conditional on the company being satisfied that the appointee meets the requirements as set out in the Fitness and Probity standardsissued by the Central Bank. This requires the company to complete prescribed due diligence to assess the appointee’s fitness and probity. Further details on this due diligence process are available from Human Resources.

About us

Canada Life Group is the top-level European holding company for Great-West Lifeco’s European insurance, reinsurance, and asset management companies, with business operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, and the Isle of Man.

European Technology sits within Canada Life Group and encompasses the technology community across all European entities - Irish Life Group, Canada Life UK, Canada Life Europe, as well as Central Technology Services - Europe. European Technology supports the business strategy and collaboration of technology across all European divisions. There are multiple IT units within European Technology, each with its own individual set of technology platforms.

European Technology has evolved significantly and is now focused on bringing market-leading speed, agility, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation to enable the delivery of strategies across the European businesses. To meet these challenges, a new strategy has been established, driving forward our commitment to innovation and excellence.

The company reserves the right to draw up a shortlist as part of the selection process. Where Agency assistance is required the Canada Life Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Canada Life by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.

Canada Life Group Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential, to ensure they can bring their whole selves to work and to feel valued. We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all of our employees to feel valued, respected and supported.

We have built a culture that promotes equality and inclusion for all of our current and future employees and strive to ensure that our behaviours, processes and practices are aligned to this culture.

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact lifecareers@irishlife.ie and we will be delighted to ensure you are fully supported to be your best.

CLGS supports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

Senior Manager - Internal Audit

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