Head of IT Internal Audit in Swedbank – Digital Banking and IT Audit Team

Are you passionate about Internal Audit and want to contribute to sustainable improvement in the IT area?
In Swedbank you have the opportunity to:
- Develop the risk-based and value-adding IT and Information Security audit capability ensuring alignment with Swedbank’s strategic direction.
- Lead and develop talented people within the Digital Banking and IT Audit Team and help them succeed with auditing the processes within Digital Banking and Group IT as well as Group Information Security.
- Be a member of the Group Internal Audit Management (GIA) Team and take an active part in the continuous improvement of the Audit Processes and GIAs operations.
- Taking GIA to the next level and drive digitalization and the usage of data analytics and automation techniques.
- Identify, analyze and assess risks and internal controls.
- Communicate audit results, maintain active relations with senior management in Swedbank and share GIA’s insight in governance, risk management and internal control activities.
- Get a good overview and understanding of Swedbank's overall governance, risk management and internal control, both at the Group level and with different Business Areas and Group Functions.
- Work cross-functional between teams with different complementary competences and skills, which is how we constantly get to learn and develop.
- Coordinate with other internal assurance providers and external auditors.


What is needed in this role:
- A Master's degree in Business Administration and/or Economics, Computer Science or Engineering.
- Demonstrated experience from working in similar positions in the financial industry, preferably from a larger bank.
- Experience from a managerial position or role of leading, developing and motivating other people.
- Knowledge of processes related to IT operations, IT management and Information Security management.
- Strong communication skills in both oral and written Swedish and English, being able to communicate with top management and auditees.
- To be a strong enabler and coordinator supporting audits in the IT and Info security area throughout the Swedbank Group, including coordination with subsidiaries.
- Good analytical skills, a strategic mindset with strong business acumen.
- Very good capacity to see the big picture and think holistically but complemented with the capacity to consider details.
- To be a team player, who takes responsibility and initiatives.
- Focused on timely delivery with high quality.
- Preferably a holder of relevant certifications, such as CISA, CIA and SwedSec.


At Swedbank we believe that people are our core strength. Our culture is built on respect, inclusion and openness. We support continuous development and enable you to take the lead in your career and find inspiring challenges. We take care of your wellbeing by providing a sustainable and flexible working environment. As an employee you will be part of the share delivery program, offered a company pension plan, optional health insurance, as well as other benefits. We are guided by our values: Open, Simple and Caring. It’s all about delivering a positive and unique experience for our customers through collaboration and team-work - together we make a difference.

Join our team and ...
be a part of a department with experienced and motivated colleagues with deep knowledge of different aspects of the bank. GIA is a valuable tool for the Board of Directors and the Group Executive Committee in the fulfilment of strategy and goals, but also when it comes to strengthening internal control, risk management and organisational governance. - Ana Maria Matei, your future leader

We look forward to receiving your application by 21.01.2022.
Location: Sundbyberg

Contacts

Recruiting manager: Ana Maria Matei, +46 733 24 78 70, ana-maria.matei@swedbank.se

SACO: Henrik Joelsson

Finansförbundet: Gun Österberg +46858595251

We may begin the selection during the application period, so we welcome your application as soon as possible

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