Internal Audit Manager - German Market

Qonto; Bardi; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Tailor-made career track

Inclusive work environment

Offices in Paris, Berlin, Milan

Public transportation reimbursement

Health insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Qonto is seeking a seasoned internal audit professional to lead mission execution for the German branch and coordinate with local providers to ensure regulatory compliance. The role involves participation in centralized audits of core processes, monitoring implementation of recommendations, and engaging in local governance activities.

Fluency in German and English is required, with strong understanding of AML regulations and independence to manage multiple audit missions within a fast-growing

Competenze

• Experience in banking or payment institutions internal audit.
• CIA certification preferred.
• Fluent in German and English; deep knowledge of German compliance (AML).
• Independent leadership capable of managing audit missions and influencing stakeholders.

Mansioni

• Lead audit missions for the German branch and coordinate with local providers to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participate in centralized audits of core processes (fraud management, operational risks, etc.).
• Follow up on audit recommendations with timely monitoring.
• Engage in local governance activities for the German branch (Risk Committee, risk reporting, authorities meetings).
• Assist Head of Internal Audit with annual risk assessment for the German branch.

Conoscenze

Audit leadership

German AML compliance

Financial auditing

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Written and verbal communication

Critical thinking

Independent leadership

Formazione

CIA certification (preferred)

Descrizione del lavoro

In this role you will help build Qonto's internal audit function and ensure robust oversight of the German market while contributing to Group audits. You will lead audit missions for the German branch, collaborate with local providers, and participate in centralized process audits to strengthen controls. You’ll monitor recommendations, engage in local governance, and assist with annual risk assessment. This is a chance to shape audit methodology from scratch in a fast-growing fintech environment.

• Tailor-made career track
• Inclusive work environment
• Offices in Paris, Berlin, Milan
• Public transportation reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Lead audit missions for the German branch and coordinate with local providers to ensure regulatory compliance
• Participate in centralized audits of core processes (fraud management, operational risks, etc.)
• Follow up on audit recommendations with timely monitoring
• Engage in local governance activities for the German branch (Risk Committee, risk reporting, authorities meetings)
• Assist Head of Internal Audit with annual risk assessment for the German branch
• Internal audit expertise in banking or payment institutions, ideally with CIA certification
• Fluent in German and English; strong understanding of German compliance regulations (AML)
• Independent leadership capable of managing audit missions and relationships with local providers
• Clear written and verbal communication of audit findings to diverse audiences
• Strong critical thinking; ability to defend positions and influence stakeholders
• Independence and self-motivation
• Clear communication
• Critical thinking
• Internal audit in banking or payments
• Regulatory compliance (AML)