Internal Audit VP (m/f/d) - Financial Risk

Selby Jennings; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in Germany seeks a Senior Internal Audit Leader - Financial Risk Management to join a high-performing team in Frankfurt. You will lead risk-based audits of financial risk management frameworks, governance processes and control environments in a regulated, multinational setting.

The role requires managing complex engagements from planning through reporting, with exposure to multiple jurisdictions and regulatory interactions.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10+ years of experience in internal audit, risk management, financial services or related fields.
• Strong expertise in financial risk management, including market and credit risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based audits of financial risk management activities, governance frameworks, and controls.
• Assess effectiveness of controls related to market risk, credit risk, and monitoring processes.
• Identify current and emerging risks and adapt audit plans accordingly.
• Provide actionable recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Manage complex engagements from planning through reporting and follow-up.
• Build relationships across jurisdictions and with regulators as needed.
• Support continuous enhancement of audit methodologies and risk assessment processes.
• Use data analytics to inform scope, testing, and insights.
• Mentor and develop audit team members.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

Governance

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Project management

Regulatory interactions

Communication

Team leadership

Education

CIA

CFA

FRM

CQF

Job description

English Version We are supporting a mandate for a tier one international financial services organization with a strong presence across Europe and global markets. As the business continues to expand its risk and governance capabilities, it is seeking an experienced Senior Internal Audit Leader - Financial Risk Management to join a high-performing team in a major financial hub in Germany. This is an outstanding opportunity for an audit professional who enjoys working in a complex, regulated environment and influencing risk management practices at a strategic level.

In this position, you will take a leading role in evaluating the effectiveness of financial risk management frameworks, governance processes, and control environments. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across risk, compliance, and business functions while helping to shape and deliver a forward-looking audit strategy focused on emerging and evolving risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based audit reviews covering financial risk management activities and governance frameworks.
• Assess the effectiveness of controls related to market risk, credit risk, and associated monitoring processes.
• Identify current and emerging risks and incorporate them into audit planning and coverage decisions.
• Provide clear, practical, and actionable recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Manage complex audit engagements from planning through reporting and follow-up activities.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support the continuous enhancement of audit methodologies, quality standards, and risk assessment processes.
• Use data analytics and risk intelligence to inform audit scope, testing approaches, and insights.
• Mentor, develop, and support audit team members while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Engage with regulatory requirements and contribute to maintaining a strong control environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Approximately 10+ years of experience within internal audit, risk management, financial services, or related fields.
• Strong expertise in financial risk management, including market risk and credit risk disciplines.
• Solid understanding of governance, internal control frameworks, and audit methodologies.
• Experience working within highly regulated financial institutions or similar environments.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex risk topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience leveraging data analysis to assess risk and support audit conclusions.
• Proven ability to lead teams, coach colleagues, and drive high-quality outcomes.
• Exposure to regulatory interactions is highly desirable.
• Professional qualifications such as CIA, CFA, FRM, CQF, or equivalent certifications are considered advantageous.

If you are looking for a senior-level opportunity where you can make a visible impact, work with international stakeholders, and help strengthen risk management frameworks within a dynamic organization, we would be delighted to hear from you.