Senior Internal Auditor – Governance & Regulatory Risk

Saxo Bank; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Saxo Bank is seeking an Internal Auditor to join the Saxo Group Internal Audit team in Copenhagen. You will work with a team of experienced auditors to evaluate governance, risk management and control processes across the Saxo Group.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of audit or compliance experience, English proficiency, and knowledge of UK financial regulation or AML/financial crime. You are detail-oriented, able to summarise complex issues, and able to deliver high‑quality recommendations.

Qualifications

• +5 years working experience from an audit or a compliance function.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Experience with UK Financial Regulation and/or Anti Money Laundering/Financial Crime is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designing risk-based audit programs for several areas of the organisation.
• Carrying out audit work to evaluate governance, risk management and control processes.
• Developing recommendations to strengthen controls and address risks.
• Presenting audit findings and preparing written reports for stakeholders.
• Following up on recommendations to ensure that risks identified are addressed.

Skills

Audit experience

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Saxo Bank is seeking an Internal Auditor to join the Saxo Group Internal Audit team in Copenhagen. You will work with a team of experienced auditors to evaluate governance, risk management and control processes across the Saxo Group.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of audit or compliance experience, English proficiency, and knowledge of UK financial regulation or AML/financial crime. You are detail-oriented, able to summarise complex issues, and able to deliver high‑quality recommendations.