Sr Director, Internal Audit Transformation and Technology

Zug - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Director Internal Audit Transformation & Technology

Location: Zug Switzerland

About Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters (TR) is the worlds leading provider of intelligent information and technology solutions for professionals in the legal tax corporate government and media markets. Our mission is to inform the way forward empowering professionals with trusted data insights and innovative tools to make confident decisions achieve operational excellence and uphold integrity.

The Internal Audit (IA) function is embarking on a strategic transformation to become a digitally powered value-adding business partner committed to independence integrity and continuous improvement aligned with TRs strategic objectives.

Role Overview

We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Senior Director Internal Audit Transformation & Technology to lead the execution of our three-year transformation strategy. This role is central to modernizing the Internal Audit function by embedding automation analytics and Artificial Intelligence into audit and investigation workflows and building a future-ready operating model.

As a key member of the IA leadership team the Senior Director will drive innovation across audit planning execution and reporting while ensuring alignment with global standards enterprise risk priorities and technological advancements. This individual will:

Champion change

Provide coaching and build technical capability within the Internal Audit team

Partner with IA leadership to execute the transformation initiatives providing support and guidance the IA team with the adoption of the initiatives and

Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across the organization.

This position is based in Zug Switzerland and reports directly to the Head of Internal Audit.

About The Role

Own the day-to-day delivery of the Internal Audit transformation strategy including roadmap execution milestone tracking and stakeholder communication

Drive adoption of a competency-based operating model including talent development role redesign and performance measurement frameworks

Lead the integration of automation analytics and AI across the SOX internal audit and investigation lifecycle coaching and supporting the team to identify pilot and scale use cases to improve audit quality efficiency and insight generation

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to access enterprise data platforms ensure data integrity and leverage tools in compliance with organizational policies

Lead the modernization and execution of the SOX testing program working with business stakeholders to enhance our risk-based approach

Lead the transition of SOX testing in-house by building internal capability standardizing processes and leveraging automation to ensure sustainability and scalability

Evaluate and implement audit management and data analytics platforms that support real-time monitoring continuous auditing and integrated risk assessments

Oversee the development and deployment of standardized data scripts dashboards and audit analytics tools across the global IA team

Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning by developing and training auditors on relevant skills advanced technologies and data-driven auditing techniques

Position internal audit as a talent pool for other TR functions

Coordinate with assurance functions (Compliance Risk InfoSec) to align on risk management approaches and enhance assurance coverage

Manage relationships with external auditors co-sourcing partners and vendors supporting audit transformation

About You

Progressive experience in internal audit risk management or consulting with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on audit transformation digital innovation or technology-enabled assurance.

University degree in business administration economics engineering data science or related field. Masters degree or MBA preferred.

Professional certification: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) CPA CISA or CISSP strongly preferred.

Curiosity to think outside the box value different perspectives and courage to drive change

Familiarity with cloud platforms data lakes and enterprise data governance

Proven track record in leading large-scale audit modernization programs including implementation of data analytics automation or AI in audit processes.

Deep understanding of SOX compliance Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) enterprise risk management and control frameworks (e.g. COSO COBIT).

Demonstrated expertise in audit data analytics tools and emerging technologies including RPA NLP and generative AI applications in audit.

Strong project and program management skills with experience using methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall.

Passionate about developing the team and supporting their career development

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Whats in it For You

Hybrid Work Model: Weve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities whether caring for family giving back to the community or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrows challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow lead and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation two company-wide Mental Health Days off access to the Headspace app retirement savings tuition reimbursement employee incentive programs and resources for mental physical and financial wellbeing.
Culture: Globally recognized award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging flexibility work-life balance and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers Compete to Win Challenge (Y)our Thinking Act Fast / Learn Fast and Stronger Together.
Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Making a Real-World Impact:We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice truth and transparency. Together with the professionals and institutions we serve we help uphold the rule of law turn the wheels of commerce catch bad actors report the facts and provide trusted unbiased information to people all over the world.

DISCLAIMER

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

About Us

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal tax accounting compliance government and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data intelligence and solutions needed to make informed decisions and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice truth and transparency. Reuters part of Thomson Reuters is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.

We are powered by the talents of 26000 employees across more than 70 countries where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity accuracy fairness and transparency are under attack we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.

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Senior Director Internal Audit Transformation & TechnologyLocation: Zug Switzerland About Thomson ReutersThomson Reuters (TR) is the worlds leading provider of intelligent information and technology solutions for professionals in the legal tax corporate government and media markets. Our mission is t...