IT Auditor - Internal Audit (Assistant Vice President)

LevelUP HCS; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

LevelUP HCS in Frankfurt seeks an IT Auditor - Internal Audit (AVP) to support planning and execution of audit engagements, with a focus on Global IT Audits. You will help evaluate internal controls, identify risks, and ensure regulatory compliance across the organization.

You will work with Internal Audit, Compliance, Risk, Operations, Finance, Technology, and front-office areas to provide high-quality audit reporting and uphold integrity and accountability on a global investment banking

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Law, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• Relevant experience in internal audit, preferably within financial services.
• IT audit experience would be beneficial but not essential.
• Understanding of investment banking, capital markets, broker-dealer, or banking activities is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with audit management tools or data analytics applications is an advantage.
• Professional qualifications are desirable but not required.

Aufgaben

• Audit Execution & Compliance: Maintain compliance with audit methodology, regulations, and professional standards.
• Develop audit scope and work programs independently by identifying risks and controls.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and identify weaknesses.
• Lead audits locally and participate in global audits, including IT audits.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Lead walkthroughs and interviews with business stakeholders to understand processes.
• Communicate progress, issues, and concerns with stakeholders during audits.
• Develop understanding of first-line activities and regulatory environment to identify IT risks.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare clear workpapers with lead sheets and support conclusions.
• Assist in drafting audit reports and communicating results.
• Generate meaningful audit observations explaining significance and risk implications.
• Professional Conduct & Delivery: Complete work within timelines, maintain integrity and professionalism.
• Build relationships with peers and business partners; show accountability.
• Exhibit professional skepticism and sound judgment throughout the audit process.

Kenntnisse

Internal audit

IT audit

Financial services

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Microsoft Office

Data analytics tools

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Information Systems

Tools

Audit management tools

Data analytics software

Jobbeschreibung

An IT Auditor - Internal Audit (AVP) is sought to join the Internal Audit team in Frankfurt. The role will support the planning and execution of audit engagements across the organization with a focus on Global IT Audits, helping to evaluate internal controls, identify risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards. This role involves collaborating closely with senior business stakeholders, contributing to high-quality audit reports, and upholding a culture of integrity and accountability.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across Internal Audit, Compliance, Risk, Operations, Finance, Technology, and front-office business areas. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated audit professional to gain broad exposure to a global investment banking platform and contribute to a high-performing, collaborative control function.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Execution & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with the firm's audit methodology, industry best practices, applicable regulations, and internal/external professional standards.
• Develop audit scope and work programs independently by identifying potential risks and corresponding controls.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and identify control weaknesses.
• Lead audits locally and participate in global audits, including IT audits.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead and participate in walkthrough meetings and interviews with business stakeholders to gain a solid understanding of business processes.
• Engage in ongoing discussions with stakeholders during audit engagements to communicate progress, issues, and concerns.
• Develop a detailed understanding of first-line business activities, ongoing projects, and the regulatory environment to identify key IT risks.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare clear and complete workpapers demonstrating appropriate execution of audit procedures, including detailed lead sheets and documentation that supports conclusions and enables full re-performance.
• Assist in drafting audit reports and communicating audit results using appropriate business and technical language.
• Generate meaningful and insightful audit observations that clearly explain significance, risk impact, and implications for risk management practices.

Professional Conduct & Delivery

• Complete assigned work within established timelines while meeting audit objectives, standards, and regulatory expectations.
• Build strong working relationships with peers and business partners while demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and inclusiveness.
• Exhibit professional skepticism, sound judgment, and personal accountability throughout all phases of the audit process.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant experience in internal audit, preferably within financial services. IT audit experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Law, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Understanding of investment banking, capital markets, broker-dealer, or banking activities is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks, evaluate controls, and draw well-reasoned conclusions.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with audit management tools or data analytics applications is an advantage.
• Professional qualifications are desirable but not required.