Senior Manager – Governance, Risk and Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Italy.

📋 Description

• Contribute to the advancement of Prometeia's Internal Audit practice.

• Develop and enhance the Internal Audit value proposition at Prometeia.

• Create advisory offerings that encompass the entire Internal Audit lifecycle.

• Formulate methodologies for continuous auditing, ongoing monitoring, dynamic risk assessment, and data-driven auditing.

• Incorporate advanced analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Generative AI into Internal Audit methodologies and operational models.

• Keep abreast of regulatory changes and market practices, translating these into advisory opportunities.

• Assist in business development by identifying prospects with current and potential clients.

• Cultivate relationships with Chief Audit Executives, Heads of Internal Audit, and senior management at financial institutions.

• Contribute to external branding through thought leadership, market research, conferences, roundtables, webinars, and publications.

• Lead intricate Internal Audit advisory and transformation initiatives for banks and financial institutions.

• Design and execute Internal Audit Target Operating Models, methodologies, governance frameworks, and processes.

• Aid clients in improving their Audit Universe, Risk Assessment methodologies, and risk-based Audit Planning.

• Create data-driven audit strategies, including risk indicators, advanced analytics, automated controls testing, and continuous auditing.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams of Internal Audit specialists, risk experts, data scientists, and technology professionals.

⛳️ Requirements

• Approximately 8–12 years of professional experience, with a strong focus on Internal Audit in the Financial Services sector.

• Robust and demonstrable expertise in Internal Audit, preferably within banks, financial institutions, leading consulting firms, or a mix of these.

• Comprehensive understanding of the Internal Audit lifecycle, including Audit Universe, Risk Assessment, Audit Planning, fieldwork, testing, reporting, issue management, and follow-up.

• Experience in designing or reviewing risk-based Internal Audit methodologies and operational models.

• In-depth knowledge of banking processes, risks, and control frameworks.

• Good understanding of the European banking regulatory landscape and its impact on Internal Audit.

• Familiarity with relevant international Internal Audit standards and professional practices.

• Fluent in English (C1+).

• Willingness to travel internationally based on project and commercial requirements.

• Proficient in data analysis tools.

• Knowledge of GRC platforms and Audit Management Systems is an asset.

• Familiarity with Internal Audit / GRC platforms and data analytics solutions is a bonus.

• Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CRMA, CPA/ACA, or equivalent qualifications are highly advantageous.

• Excellent communication abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fixed and variable compensation components.

• Welfare Plan.

• Benefits aimed at enhancing employee well-being.

• Flexibility for remote working / smart working.

• Support for work/life balance.

• Continuous professional and personal growth program with regular evaluations.

• An average of 11 training days per year, both in-person and online.

• Dedicated growth programs.

• On-the-job training opportunities.

• Financial bonus for employee referrals.

• Phygital management of offices, smart working, workstations, meeting rooms, and carpooling.

• Initiatives for Diversity & Inclusion and specialized training.

• Environmentally responsible workplace initiatives.