Senior IT Internal Auditor

Job Purpose

We are looking for a Senior IT Internal Auditor to join our company. The job holder will provide independent, risk-based assurance over IT governance, cybersecurity, technology risk management, data, digital platforms, outsourcing and IT controls, supporting Life and Non-Life insurance operations. This role reports to the Chief Audit Executive.

What you will do

• Plan and execute risk-based IT audits across the ICT, cybersecurity, data governance, digital resilience and technology risk areas
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of respective controls and assess compliance with the respective regulatory framework and corporate rules requirements
• Perform audit testing, document work performed, evaluate evidence and support conclusions in accordance with internal audit methodology
• Apply data analytics techniques to support audit procedures, including analysis of large datasets, identification of anomalies, and generation of risk-focused insights
• Act as the department’s Data Analytics expert by designing data-driven audit procedures using analytics tools following Group Audit requirements, and by supporting other audit team members in analytics-based audit work
• Draft clear audit findings, including root cause, risk impact and practical remediation actions
• Communicate risks clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior management
• Monitor and validate the implementation of agreed management actions within agreed target dates
• Support the development of the annual and multi-year IT Audit Plan and contribute to the IT Audit Universe risk assessment

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or a related field
• Professional certification such as CISA, CRISC, CIA, or CISSP
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in IT internal/external audit or IT risk management
• Experience in insurance or financial services, preferably in a multinational environment
• Experience with audit management tools, preferably TeamMate or an equivalent platform
• Working knowledge of SQL and experience with data analytics and visualization tools, such as Power BI or equivalent tools
• Working knowledge of relevant technology environments, including operating systems, network and cloud infrastructure, Microsoft 365 and enterprise applications such as Oracle or equivalent systems
• Strong knowledge of internal audit methodology, risk-based auditing, risk assessment and internal control principles
• Solid understanding of IT General Controls and application controls
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity risks and controls, including Identity Access Management, vulnerability and patch management, incident response and data protection
• Good understanding of IT governance, business continuity, disaster recovery and digital operational resilience
• Strong analytical skills, including design and execute data-driven audit procedures using analytics tools
• Time management skills with the ability to deliver high-quality results under agreed timelines
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills in both English and Greek

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development and education

Health and wellbeing programs

Positive learning and growing environment

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.