Internal Auditor - Banking (gn)

For our client, a leading global universal bank with its European headquarters in Frankfurt, we are currently looking for an Assistant Vice President - Internal Audit (gn) to strengthen the team.

Tasks:

• Prepare audit working papers in accordance with internal standards and the Audit Manual
• Design sampling strategies and conduct testing of key controls in line with audit objectives
• Provide draft audit recommendations for review by the Auditor in Charge
• Respond to review points, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness of documentation
• Prepare well-reasoned draft audit recommendations for review by the Auditor in Charge

When acting as Auditor in Charge (AiC):

• Prepare audit planning materials to ensure that key risks and related controls are appropriately addressed, providing reasonable assurance to the Executive Board, management, and regulatory stakeholders
• Deliver factually accurate and clearly structured audit findings and control recommendations for review by the Head of Audit
• Prepare final audit reports that provide balanced assurance and highlight areas for improvement
• Manage the follow-up and formal closure of internal audit recommendations - This includes validating that line management has implemented the required actions for all high and moderate priority issues, and providing support and guidance throughout the implementation process
• Contribute to departmental initiatives and promote effective collaboration across EMEA audit teams

Requirements:

• University degree and a relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIA, ACCA)
• Strong financial and regulatory knowledge, with sound numerical skills
• Ability to communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly and effectively to management, both verbally and in writing
• Operational understanding of key banking areas combined with a clear grasp of the risk and control environment, enabling the identification of internal control weaknesses, interpretation of factual findings, and guidance on best practice improvements
• Keen attention to detail with the ability to validate factual accuracy and interpret findings with sound judgment
• Capable of recommending appropriate control solutions to address identified issues
• Previous experience in internal audit is preferred, reflecting proven competence in performing audits successfully and independently
• Prior exposure to risk management in line with German regulatory requirements is highly valued