About this role
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Plan, execute, and document operational, technical and compliance-focused internal audits in line with established audit policies, professional standards, and guidance from the Head of Internal Audit.
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Provide independent evaluations of the effectiveness of business processes, risk management practices, and internal controls, ensuring alignment with regulatory and organizational standards.
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Identify and propose practical solutions to address control weaknesses or process inefficiencies, driving continuous improvement and operational value.
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Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory frameworks.
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Support the development of audit strategies and programs that reflect the organization’s priorities and the external regulatory landscape.
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Offer audit-related support for ongoing company projects and initiatives, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
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Establish and maintain strong relationships across the organization to foster collaboration, act as a trusted advisor, and stay informed about evolving business and risk landscapes.
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Monitor developments in regulatory requirements, market trends, and business activities across Germany, Luxembourg, and Denmark to inform audit risk assessments and planning.
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Actively participate in cross-entity audits and contribute to projects that strengthen the organization’s compliance and risk management framework across all jurisdictions.
- Proactive, energetic, self-starter with a hands-on mentality
- A university degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field
- 6-8 years of relevant Internal Audit experience in internal audit or external, ideally within payment/credit institutions, financial service providers, or IT auditing
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification or equivalent preferred
- Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, methodologies and processes, including the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards
- Good knowledge of relevant financial-services regulatory frameworks, including AML/CFT, DORA, GDPR and payment-services regulation (PSD2 and evolving PSD3/PSR requirements)
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, fluent both in English (written and spoken), German or French is a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Experience working in an international environment and across different cultures and regulatory jurisdictions
- Open to occasional travel to support audits in our other entities
- Does it sound exciting? - Apply with your CV in English. Please don’t shy away if you don’t meet all the requirements! We’re looking forward to meeting you.
- We will get back to you within 14 days of receiving your application.
- The interview process includes a 30-minute intro call with a TA Partner, a 60 minute call with the hiring manager, and a 60-minute call with a peer team member and final executive interview (preferably on-site). Please note the process might alter depending on our team’s availability.
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