IT Auditor - AEGON

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Global Audit of Aegon Asset Management (GAAM) is the Internal Audit department within Aegon Asset Management (AAM) that forms the Third Line of Defence within the internal control structure at AAM. GAAM provides its opinions and advice to Boards, Audit Committees, executive leaders and senior management, both at AAM global level and regional / country business unit levels. The IT Auditor position exists to ensure that GAAM is capable of fulfilling its responsibility to provide audit assurance over IT related topics for Aegon Asset Management.
 
As IT Auditor you are capable of conducting complex IT audits (technical and non-technical) scheduled across AAM globally. He or she completes audits on time, to global IIA quality standards and in accordance with internal and regulatory standards. This includes providing quality risks and control recommendations and challenging the business. He or she is accountable for the completion of planning, execution and reporting audit activities.
 
In addition the IT Auditor supports GAAM in managing ongoing audit relationships with internal and external stakeholders. It also includes liaising with other external audit and risk management professionals and consultants to stay current with IT technology and best practices; this is in order to ensure being able to adequately challenge IT management and processes.
As IT Auditor you support and contribute to the development of both GAAM and Group IT Audit (GITA) standards and practices.
 
Other responsibilities are:

• Contributing to the preparation of an objective risk based assessment and effective audit approach, evaluating the adequacy of controls, developing creative and practical recommendations that add value.
• Preparing clear, concise and insightful work papers and reports (in business English.
• Obtain sufficient information regarding an IT operation's procedures, identify weaknesses and test for procedural compliance, and recommend changes in IT procedures.
• Identify and evaluate the risks / impacts associated with identified audit issues.
• Prepares status reports for the IT Audit Manager and key governance committees (in business English).
• Assists the IT Audit Manager with development of the annual IT risk assessment and annual Audit Plan.
• Collaborates with Operational Auditors in order to enable integrated audits. Serves as a technical advisor to financial / operational audits on IT aspects of functions and business activities under review.

Profile

Required qualifications:

• IT Audit or equivalent IT business experience (4 - 5 years).
• Proven experience working in an IT audit capacity.
• Maintains strong interpersonal skills which allows interaction at all levels of the organisation.
• Proven experience advising and supporting senior business management and executives.
• Knowledge and experience of IT, particularly digital and distributed computing technologies, IT security, system development, computer operations, business continuity management & disaster recovery, application software, telecommunications, and IT risk assessment.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Preferred qualifications:

• Registered EDP Auditor (RE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or related certifications.
• Big 4 audit experience preferably in the Financial Services industry.
• Degree educated preferably in Management Information Systems or similar computing science / business degree or Accounting / Finance / Business degree with computing experience.

Working conditions:

• Office based.
• Some demand to juggle shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Some extended hours and travel (20% - 25%). 

What we offer

Aegon Asset Management aims to be an employer of choice in the financial services industry. As a global company, we offer excellent terms of employment, a very diverse and inspiring work environment, and development opportunities. Moreover we offer:

• A competitive salary
• As extra you receive a 13th month and a holiday allowance as a flexbudget of 16.7% of your monthly salary.
• Good work/life balance including a minimum of 27 vacation days.
• A commuting allowance.
• An excellent pension plan and discounts on Aegon products.

Interested?

Are you interested in joining our Internal Audit department in The Hague? We look forward to receiving your resume and motivation letter. For more information about the role, you can contact Anneke van Leeuwen, Talent Acquisition Manager at +31 (0)6 22 149 555 or anneke.vanleeuwen@aegon.nl.