Head of Internal Audit — Fintech Governance Leader

Ibanfirst Sa; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Swile meal card

AXA health insurance

50% commuter benefit reimbursement

RTT – extra paid days off

Gympass / Gymlib subscription

Job summary

iBanFirst is seeking a Head of Internal Audit to lead the internal audit function across Europe. Based in Paris or Brussels, you will own audit scope, oversee outsourced IT audits, and report findings to senior governance bodies.

You will build strong relationships with ExCo, Board, and external auditors, ensuring regulatory alignment and effective risk management in a fast-growing fintech environment.

Qualifications

• Fully autonomous and self-directed, with the ability to own the audit agenda and deliver without requiring a large team.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, structured audit reports in English.
• Fluent in English; French or Dutch is strongly preferred.
• Confident presentation skills for governance settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the Internal Audit function with scope ownership.
• Develop and review risk-based internal audit plans.
• Oversee outsourced IT internal audits and track remediation progress.
• Present audit results and remediation progress to senior management and the Board.
• Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies when required.

Skills

Autonomy

Independent

Self-directed

English fluency

Communication

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

iBanFirst is seeking a Head of Internal Audit to lead the internal audit function across Europe. Based in Paris or Brussels, you will own audit scope, oversee outsourced IT audits, and report findings to senior governance bodies.

You will build strong relationships with ExCo, Board, and external auditors, ensuring regulatory alignment and effective risk management in a fast-growing fintech environment.