• In close collaboration with the SSBI Audit leadership, support and oversee the audit approach strategy for SSBI and its branches, including approval of audit universe, risk assessments, business area audit plan and effective and efficient execution of SSBI audit projects.
• Manage the client relationship with SSBI leadership, including Italy local leadership.
• Proactively engage with senior stakeholders to provide insights on key / emerging risks and issue themes and trends.
• Provide day-to-day leadership to the SSBI audit team including our Italy based team through proactive engagement, coaching and talent development.
• Oversee the timely execution of the audit plan to advance insight-drive assurance.
• Draft, review, finalize and communicate audit deliverables, including audit findings, memos and audit reports to senior and executive management.
• Establish yourself as a trusted business partner and contribute to change initiatives by participation in system and business process change initiatives with strategic corporate significance by providing input on operational and technological risk issues in an advisory capacity.
• Participate in department wide initiatives, challenging the department's organization, processes and services to ensure that they remain at or above peer/ industry standards.
• Provide insight on the evolving regulatory environment and interact with relevant regulators, in particular the JST and local Italian regulators.
• Stay abreast of industry matters and efficiently and effectively apply applicable new developments in audit projects, embrace data analytics and automation opportunities and promote smart audit approaches.
• Prepare relevant reporting to key stakeholders including executive management and governance committees.
• Participate as a non-voting member of various business committees and management working groups, promoting balanced discussions and encouraging challenge and debate.
• Strengthen internal control disciplines and risk culture within the corporation by influencing relevant policies, promoting education/ understanding of risk and control concepts.
• Work in partnership with business and division management across all lines, facilitate effective communication and coordination and develop and negotiate solutions for control deficiencies.
• Proactively engage in solving complex issues and engage in projects that may extend beyond own area(s) of expertise.
• Demonstrate, maintain and expand your knowledge of financial and operational internal control methodologies and terminologies (e.g. COSO), process and control industry standards, audit industry best practices and regulatory expectations, risk management practices and techniques as well as supervisory regulatory requirements such as ECB.

• Role model behavior in cross-cultural awareness and ability to connect with colleagues in SSBI and globally in establishing and maintaining a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Strong leadership and relationship building skills that establish trust and credibility across senior stakeholders including executives, senior management, regulators, and audit staff.
• Strategic mindset, passion for innovation, and ability to clearly articulate vision; ability to drive adoption and measure success of initiatives.
• Ability to manage complexity, effectively prioritize multiple tasks and work independently in non-routine situations and in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership abilities across all levels coupled with effective problem solving, conceptual thinking, quantitative and analytical skills.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the European regulatory environment applicable to financial institutions and proven ability to research, interpret and apply regulatory requirements.
• A very high degree of professionalism, professional curiosity and skepticism, leadership and proficient organizational, analytical and project management skills.
• Strong knowledge about the industry and its developments.
• Fluency in English is a must – written and spoken.

• 15+ years Audit experience and/or compliance/risk management in the financial industry with increasing responsibilities, including at least 10 years of managerial experience. Specific experience in either auditing custody, fund administration, depositary, transfer agent and international audit experience will be an advantage.
• University degree in economics, statistics, business administration or related field.
• Professional audit certifications preferred; a CPA, CIA or CISA is preferred.

• Hybrid work arrangement and flexible working time
• Participation in annual bonus program
• Pension plan offering
• Company car or company car allowance
• Wellbeing & health programs (anonymous Employee Assistance Program, PME Family Service, trainings)
• Regular performance reviews and structured performance management.
• Mentoring program
• Personal development possibilities and extensive web based training catalogue
• Free language classes
• Global Inclusion, Global Outreach and Corporate Citizenship programs
• Dynamic, diverse, international, and multicultural working environment with English company language