Audit & Compliance Specialist (m/f/d)

Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF); Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A not-for-profit organization in Frankfurt seeks an Audit & Compliance Specialist to oversee compliance processes and guide organizations in the Global LEI system. The role requires a degree in a relevant field, proficiency in Excel, and strong communication and critical thinking skills. This full-time position offers a flexible working environment and supports transparency in the financial services industry.

Leistungen

Flexible and mobile working environment

Multicultural organization

Open office space

Qualifikationen

• 1-3 years of experience in audit, compliance, or a related field.
• Fluent spoken and written English required; additional languages are an asset.
• Familiarity with internal controls, risk management frameworks, and regulatory compliance processes.

Aufgaben

• Guide global organizations through the established process, ensuring understanding of requirements.
• Draft audit reports, identify findings, propose remediation plans.
• Assist in maintaining and improving internal process documentation and workflows.

Kenntnisse

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Ausbildung

University Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field

Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, or ACCA

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

Jobbeschreibung

Audit & Compliance Specialist (m/f/d) Career Opportunities

Audit & Compliance Specialist (m/f/d)

Organization

Established by the Financial Stability Board in June 2014, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation
(GLEIF) is a not-for-profit organization created to support the implementation and use of the Legal
Entity Identifier (LEI). GLEIF manages a network of partners, the LEI issuing organizations, to provide
trusted services and open, reliable data for unique legal entity identification worldwide. GLEIF
services ensure the operational integrity of the Global LEI System (GLEIS) and facilitate making the LEI
a broad public good available on our website. As a result, the LEI remains the industry standard best
suited to providing open and reliable data for unique legal entity identification management. Learn
more at www.gleif.org .

Position summary

GLEIF’s Audit Services function is responsible for the evaluation, onboarding and ongoing compliance
oversight of participant organizations in the GLEIS. This includes managing the application processes
for new entities and auditing existing accredited public and private sector organizations to ensure
continued alignment with GLEIS standards.

As an Audit & Compliance Specialist you’ll serve as the primary point of contact for organizations,
From initial application to final accreditation and beyond, you’ll work closely with applicant
organizations to understand their business models, compliance environments and technical
capabilities, and you’ll guide them through financial, operational, and technical assessments.

This is a hands-on, intellectually engaging role requiring a solid foundation in financial and internal
control principles, a compliance-oriented mindset, and the ability to collaborate with a diverse set of
organizations across industries and jurisdictions.

You will also contribute to the design and execution of other compliance programs developed within
the Audit Services department that support GLEIF’s commitment to quality and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide global organizations through the established process, ensuring understanding of
  requirements and timely submission of documentation
• Manage, review and evaluate submitted documentation for completeness and compliance with
  requirements
• Draft audit reports, identify findings, propose remediation plans, and follow up on their
  implementation
• Leverage AI tools and Excel to analyze large datasets, generate insights, and create charts,
  graphs, and pivot tables
• Assist in maintaining and improving internal process documentation and workflows
• Contribute to the planning and execution of external audits, including on-site assessments
  where applicable
• Actively participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance the efficiency and
  effectiveness of audit and compliance activities

Experience and competencies for success

• University Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field;
  an advanced degree is a plus
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, or ACCA, or in the process of obtaining one
• 1-3 years of experience in audit, compliance, or a related field
• Familiarity with internal controls, risk management frameworks, and regulatory compliance
  processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with a wide
  range of international stakeholders across all organizational levels
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to independently analyze and assess data and apply
  focused attention to detail to make data-driven decisions
• Proficiency in MS Excel (including formulas, pivot tables, charts) and PowerPoint; experience
  with AI tools is a plus
• Effective organizational skills; able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines independently
  with minimal supervision
• Professional demeanor with integrity, accountability, and a collaborative mindset
• Working knowledge of standards such as ISO 27001, ISO 20000, ISO 19011, NIST, COBIT, or
  COSO is a plus
• Familiarity with risk management techniques and digital identity concepts is a plus
• Fluent spoken and written English required; additional languages are an asset
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10–15%, within and outside the EU

Department: Audit Services & Public Affairs

Reports into: Head of Audit Services & Public Affairs

Management responsibility: No

Location: Frankfurt

Scope: Full-time

What we offer

This is an opportunity to make an impact on the transparency of the financial services and other
industries in a not-for-profit, stable business that is committed to investing in the foundation, its
partner relationships, and its employees. You will join a highly motivated team with the mission to
successfully implement the Global Legal Entity Identifier system. Compensation and benefits will be
of course adequate to the position.

In addition, we offer

• Join and work with us in a flexible and mobile working environment
• Multicultural organization with the office directly in the city center of Frankfurt
• Open office space that facilitates & encourages collaboration; headphones allowed
• iMac workstation with 2 displays; custom keyboard if required
• Company iPhone & Macbook

All foreign applicants from outside the EU must have a valid work permit to work in Germany.
We look forward to your application in English. Please send your résumé alongside a letter of interest to
[e-mail] .