Internal Audit & Compliance Manager

We are looking for a critical thinker with strong analytical skills and able to communicate results across all levels of the organization.

Your primary responsibility will be leading the Internal Audit & Compliance Department reporting directly to the Board of Directors.

You could be based in Pisa or Milan office.

Your responsibilities

• Leads the Internal Audit function and develops compliance and risk management methodologies and procedures;
• Develops the Annual Audit Plan using appropriate risk-based methodologies;
• Leads the successful development, management and end-to-end execution of Audit and Compliance Plans;
• Performs audits and investigations as a lead auditor in all areas (in particular IT Audit, D.lgs. 231/01, GDPR, ISMS ISO 27001, QMS ISO 9001);
• Ensures results are achieved in a timely manner by applying state-of-the-art methodologies while keep key stakeholders updated;
• Presents results and subsequent recommendations to Top Management and Board of Directors appropriately;
• Coordinates the process of drafting and updating policies, procedures and company operating instructions;
• Coordinates the updating of the 231/01 and GDPR system model and support the Supervisor Body and the Data Protection Officer;
• Acts as an internal consultant for governance, risk management, and control activities for Top Management and Board of Directors;
• Coaches and mentors team members.

Your skills, experience, and qualifications

• Ms Degree in Economics, Computer Science/Engineering or an equivalent degree;
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a consulting firms or in a company in the area of Internal Audit, Compliance and IT Audit;
• Excellent knowledge of international standard for the professional practice of internal auditing;
• Good knowledge of: IT and Cybersecurity auditing and controls framework, management systems standard- such as ISO 9001 and ISO 27001, and good knowledge of D.Lgs 231/01 and GDPR;
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, Lead auditor ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 would be a plus;
• Knowledge of main banking and insurance laws and regulations on IT security and internal controls (Bank of Italy Regulations, EBA, ESMA, MIFID II, NIS Directive, etc.) would be a plus.
• Strong process and/or project management skills;
• Detail-oriented, organized and able to prioritize;
• Strong sense of urgency with a demonstrated record of meeting commitments despite pressure;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office package;
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English and Italian;
• Willing to travel;
• EU Work Permit.

What we offer:

• A full time, permanent employment contract;

• An opportunity to grow in the role and within our organization;

Important notes:

According to the Italian Law (L.68/99) please note that candidates from the disability list will be given priority.

Due to the high volume of applications, only those candidates that meet the required criteria for selection will be contacted.

We will only consider direct applications. CVs received via recruitment agencies will not be accepted.