Full Time Permanent position
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)

Why Irish Life Internal Audit?

At Irish Life Internal Audit, we know it’s our people that set us apart. That is why we are passionate about fostering an environment where our people can grow to their fullest. By joining Irish Life Internal Audit, you will have the opportunity to work in global audit team that pushes boundaries, values collaboration, embraces change and innovation and delivers quality work through high performing people. We will also be working to a hybrid working model, therefore providing flexible working arrangements.

Irish Life Internal Audit is part of the global LifeCo Internal Audit team of circa 150 people across Canada, UK, US and Ireland. As well as having direct responsibility for audit activity of Irish and German Operations, Irish Life Internal Audit also participates in and leads global audits, initiatives and benchmarking reviews.

As part of the companies’ third line of defence, a key part of our job is to provide assurance that the organisation is progressing on the course of action charted by management and the board. We also work to alert management and the board to risks which may prevent the organisation from achieving its objectives.

Job Purpose:

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing the effective execution of several data analytics projects, including data-led audits for Lifeco's Irish and German operations, based in Ireland. The successful candidate will be expected to play a leading role in advancing Internal Audit’s use of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics capabilities to identify trends, detect anomalies, and strengthen the overall quality and efficiency of audit outcomes.

He/she will work in conjunction with the Internal Audit Management team and the Chief Internal Auditor in driving the strategic analytics agenda within Irish Life Internal Audit - in the form of data analytics, data acquisition, data normalization and data testing. The role holder will also establish and maintain professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including the senior executives of business units across multiple sectors, demonstrating political sensitivity and organisational awareness. This is a high-profile position requiring interaction with all Management levels across Lifeco.

What you will help us to achieve

• Managing, reviewing and leading data led audit assignments for both local and global audit teams within agreed timescales;
• Playing a substantive role in supporting the on-going development of the data analytics strategy within Internal Audit;
• Driving quality and continuous improvement throughout data analytics processes including data extraction, risk assessment, data analysis, and visualization/reporting;
• Supporting the design and implementation of continuous risk-based testing and auditing opportunities and supporting relevant global initiatives;
• Providing input on matters regarding data governance, "big data", data quality, machine learning and other relevant enterprise business topics;
• Building trust and credibility with senior management within the business by demonstrating a professional approach a sound knowledge of governance risk management and adding value to management who have considerable experience of their businesses;
• Preparing high-quality written reports on relevant governance, risk management and communicating these to Management, agreeing action plans and tracking such issues for resolution with agreed timelines; and
• Contributing to the development of Internal Audit – locally and globally, being a leader or key contributor of Internal Audit projects.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Operational, Actuarial and Technology Audit teams.

What you will need to be successful in the role

Ideally the successful candidate will have the following:

• 5+ years’ experience in Actuarial, Business Data Analytics, Data Science or Internal Audit (using data analysis techniques);
• Proficiency with generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to support research, analysis, and report drafting
• Strong understanding of governance and risk management issues facing the Life Assurance, Health Insurance and Investment Management industries;
• Demonstrable experience in the use of data analytics tools including experience in the management and/or use of data analytics tools and platforms such as SQL, Python, R, Alteryx, Snowflake, etc.
• Strong work ethic along with ownership for all deliverables;
• Experience leading multi-disciplined teams of professionals in the development and delivery of data analytics and continuous auditing programs.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as PowerBI.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities, effective team interactions, negotiating issues, and resolving problems.
• High level of organisational ability and is highly proactive in monitoring successful delivery of objectives against relevant criteria;
• A strong blend of technical ability, judgement, and commercial awareness;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, analytical thinking and intellectual curiosity;
• Highly motivated with strong commercial awareness;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Data Analytics, Accounting, Finance, Actuarial Science, or similar.

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.

Internal Audit - Data Analytics Manager

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