Head Of Internal Audit Milano

Head Of Internal Audit
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Context: Our Client is a long-term established, proficient, and dependable partner in the areas of insurance, pensions, and wealth, headquartered in Germany. The companies in the Group are specialized experts operating independently in clearly defined market segments. One is among Germany's largest automobile and third-party liability insurers and an expert in the construction sector. In consideration of international growth, Italy has been identified as an interesting market to open a direct legal entity under its umbrella brand. The setup in Milan of a small branch has been planned, and the acquisition of a small local company is in the pipeline. The Construction - Property - Real Estate market will be the main focus. Role: The role will set up the local new internal audit department, in accordance with the guidelines of the Group and the Italian legislation and local IVASS Authority standards. Main Responsibilities: Start-up of the Internal Audit function Definition of the company audit plan Responsible for the Company Internal Control System Corporate Governance System Responsible for monitoring the network of intermediaries and trustees Carrying out audit checks Interaction with internal and external professional associations and regulatory bodies in Italy Internal Reporting and production, within the periodicities established by the relevant IVASS regulations, of the data and the explanatory report Qualifications: Senior Manager with a proven track record in the role within insurance companies Evidence of proven organizational and controlling skills Management of Institutional and Governance affairs Demonstrated capabilities in a global and complex matrix organization, with a parent company and headquarters abroad Further expertise in Risk management, Anti-fraud, Italian law 231 model is appreciated KPI driven and Fact & Figures oriented Fluent in English, both written and oral command J-18808-Ljbffr