Head of Internal Audit M/F

credit-agricole-Amundi; France; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading European asset management firm in Luxembourg is seeking a Senior Audit Manager & Country Lead. The role involves conducting internal audits, preparing audit plans, managing audits, and reporting to senior management. Candidates should have at least 5 years of senior audit experience and a Master’s degree in Finance or audit. Fluency in English is required, and other languages are a plus. This permanent position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic and international environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years+ audit experience at a senior level.
• Professional qualifications (CIA, CISA, ACCA, CFA) and membership of a recognised professional accountancy body or the IIA would be appreciated.

Responsabilités

• Prepare the strategic and annual audit plans for both entities.
• Perform audit assignments and monitor recommendations.
• Report the internal audit activity to Senior Management.
• Contribute to the development of the audit methodology.
• Build and maintain relationships with Senior Management and stakeholders.
• Manage internal and external resources contributing to internal audit work.
• Become the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for local laws and regulations.

Connaissances

Knowledge of financial products and asset management

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong analytical and synthesis skills

Good level of communication and effective inter-personal skills

Reliability and autonomy

Confidence, assertiveness and sound judgement

Ability to prioritise and re-plan

Resilience under pressure

Formation

1-year Master’s (M1) or Master degree in Finance and/or audit

Outils

MS Office suite (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)

Description du poste

Overview

Amundi, the leading European asset manager, ranking among the top 10 global players, offers its 100 million clients - retail, institutional and corporate - a complete range of savings and investment solutions in active and passive management, in traditional or real assets. With its six international investment hubs, financial and extra-financial research capabilities and long-standing commitment to responsible investment, Amundi is a key player in the asset management landscape. Amundi clients benefit from the expertise and advice of 5,300 employees in 35 countries. A subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole group and listed on the stock exchange, Amundi currently manages more than €2.0 trillion of assets. By working every day in the interest of society, we are a Group committed to diversity and inclusion and place people at the heart of all our transformations. All our job offers are open to persons with disabilities.

Reference

2025-102807

Publication date

09/09/2025

Job details

Business type: Types of Jobs - General Inspection / Audit

Job title: Senior Audit Manager & Country Lead M/F

Contract type: Permanent Contract

Start date: 01/10/2025

Job summary

Amundi Luxembourg is looking for a

Senior Audit Manager & Country Lead – CDI, full-time (m/f/d)

As a third-level control, the purpose of Internal Audit is to conduct periodic investigations and controls, documents-based or on site, within all Amundi units and all departments. These audits are intended to produce a diagnostic on:

• Compliance with regulations, rules, procedures;
• Measurement and control of the risks (identification, recording, reporting, decision taking).

These audits provide the Amundi Executive Management with an independent and professional opinion on the overall organisation, risk management and internal control of the entities within the group.

Internal Audit also controls the actual implementation of any recommendations made during internal audits and regulators audits.

Amundi Internal Audit is a global business line, which ultimately reports to Credit Agricole Inspection Générale, and functionally to Amundi’s CEO. It includes around 55 members, sharing common tools and procedures:

• A central team located in Paris, who audits the whole group;
• Audit teams in several countries who audit their country or region.

Role as Luxembourg - Senior Audit Manager & Country Lead

The Luxembourg - Senior Audit Manager is responsible for Internal Audit matters in both Amundi Luxembourg and Fund Channel. The direct reporting is to Amundi Group Internal Audit, with a functional line to the Head of Amundi Luxembourg.

Main tasks and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare the strategic and annual audit plans for both entities, taking into account local regulatory requirements and guidelines received from Amundi Group Internal Audit;
• Perform audit assignments, implementing the Amundi Group methodology, as well as monitor the implementation of recommendations (two follow-up campaigns per year);
• Report the internal audit activity to Senior Management and Board of Directors, as well as Amundi Group Internal Audit business line, and escalate any necessary matters;
• Contribute to the development of the audit methodology to ensure ongoing alignment with industry standards and take part in Internal Audit business line methodological work;
• Keep track with the key events and changes occurring in both entities, build and maintain relationships with Senior Management and key stakeholders, attend relevant local governance bodies and contribute to internal control awareness and good practices;
• Manage internal and external resources contributing to internal audit work;
• Participate in central fieldwork in coordination with Amundi Internal Audit;
• Become the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Amundi Internal Audit regarding local Laws, Rules and Regulations.

Geographical area

Luxembourg

City

Luxembourg

Qualifications

Education: 1-year Master’s (M1) or Master degree in Finance and/or audit

Level of minimal experience

6-10 years

Experience

5 years+ audit experience at a senior level;

Professional qualifications (CIA, CISA, ACCA, CFA) and membership of a recognised professional accountancy body or the IIA would be appreciated.

Required skills

Knowledge of financial products and asset management;

Excellent oral and written communication skills (fluency in English required);

Strong analytical and synthesis skills;

Good level of communication and effective inter-personal skills;

Reliability and autonomy;

Confidence, assertiveness and sound judgement;

Ability to prioritise and re-plan;

Resilience under pressure.

Technical skills required

Fluent in English, with any other major European language being an advantage;

Excellent practical knowledge of MS Office suite (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)

Languages

Fluent in English, with any other major European language being an advantage