Internal Auditor - Banking (gn)

BLACKBULL INTERNATIONAL GmbH; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbull International's client, a leading global universal bank in Frankfurt, seeks an Assistant Vice President - Internal Audit (gn) to strengthen the team. You will prepare audit working papers, design sampling, and draft recommendations for review by the Auditor in Charge.

As AiC you will plan audits, deliver findings, manage follow-ups, and support cross‑EMEA collaboration. A university degree and CIA/ACCA are required, with strong financial knowledge and the ability to communicate audit

Qualifications

• University degree and CIA/ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong financial and regulatory knowledge with numeracy skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate audit findings and recommendations to management.
• Operational understanding of banking risk and control environment to identify weaknesses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare audit working papers per internal standards.
• Design sampling strategies and test key controls.
• Draft audit recommendations for review by the Auditor in Charge.
• Respond to review points with accurate documentation.
• Coordinate with EMEA audit teams on departmental initiatives.

Skills

Financial knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Audit communication

Attention to detail

Education

University degree

CIA/ACCA

Job description

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