For our client, a leading global universal bank with its European headquarters in Frankfurt, we are currently looking for anAssistant 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