Head of Audit

Lloyds Bank NL; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team

Company pension scheme

30 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working

Home office arrangements

Work from other EU countries

Sport activities

Lease a bike"

Job summary

Lloyds Bank GmbH is seeking an experienced Head of Internal Audit to lead the function with independence and strategic direction in a European environment. You will ensure robust governance, risk management and assurance, reporting to the Audit Committee and Executive Management.

You will set the audit direction, build capability, and lead a diverse, international team across Berlin and Amsterdam, while maintaining audit independence and delivering Board-ready insights.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level Internal Audit experience in financial services or banking.
• Experience leading audit functions or senior audit teams in a regulated environment.
• Qualified with CIA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, EDutch Registeraccountant, CISA or equivalent.
• Proven experience preparing and presenting Audit Committee and Board-level outputs.

Responsibilities

• Lead Internal Audit as the bank’s third line of defence.
• Shape and deliver a high-quality, risk-focused audit plan.
• Present clear audit insights to the Audit Committee and senior governance forums.
• Identify and escalate material and emerging risks appropriately.
• Lead, develop and inspire a strong audit team.
• Build constructive relationships with senior stakeholders and regulators.
• Provide Board-ready reporting with clear conclusions and impact.

Skills

Senior-level Internal Audit

Audit leadership

Regulatory risk management

ECB/BaFin/EBA familiarity

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

German/Dutch language plus

Presenting to Audit Committee

Education

Professional qualification (CIA/ACCA/ACAA/CPA/EDutch)

Job description

Internal Audit at Lloyds Bank GmbH is entering its next phase of development in a growing, ECB-supervised environment.

As Head of Audit, you will be accountable for the effectiveness and strategic direction of the Internal Audit function, ensuring robust governance, risk management and independent assurance across the organisation. This is a senior high-impact role with direct exposure to Executive Management, the Audit Committee and the Supervisory Board.

You will provide independent, objective challenge and insight—supporting the bank in maintaining strong controls, meeting regulatory expectations and operating with discipline and resilience as it continues to evolve.

What you’ll be doing

You will set the direction for Internal Audit across Lloyds Bank GmbH and ensure our audit plan is risk-based, forward-looking and focused. You will work closely with senior stakeholders while maintaining full audit independence.

Your key responsibilities include

• Leading the Internal Audit function as the bank’s third line of defence
• Shaping and delivering a high-quality, risk-focused audit plan
• Presenting clear audit insights to the Audit Committee, Executive Management and senior governance forums
• Ensuring material and emerging risks are identified, challenged and escalated appropriately
• Leading, developing and inspiring a strong audit team
• Building constructive relationships with senior stakeholders, regulators and Group colleagues
• Providing Board-ready reporting with clear conclusions, judgement and impact

The team

You will join and lead the Internal Audit team at Lloyds Bank GmbH, a team with an important mission: providing independent assurance, challenge and insight across the bank.

The team works closely with senior leaders, risk functions, business areas and regulators. It is a role for someone who enjoys both strategic influence and hands‑on leadership. You will set the tone, build capability and help create an audit function that is trusted, respected and future-focused.

You will lead, mentor, and guide a team of 11 audit professionals based in Berlin and Amsterdam—including Senior Audit Managers, Audit Managers and Audit Assistants—fostering growth across a diverse, international team.

What you bring

We are looking for an experienced audit leader who combines professional authority with strong judgement, clear communication and the confidence to operate at Board level.

• Extensive senior‑level Internal Audit experience in financial services or banking
• Experience leading audit functions or senior audit teams in a regulated environment
• Strong knowledge of retail banking, treasury and prudential risk management
• Experience with ECB‑supervised institutions, BaFin, EBA Guidelines, MaRisk, German banking regulation, AFM expectations and/or Dutch Wft regulation
• Lloyds Bank GmbH operates in close partnership with the Lloyds Banking Group Audit Function. Experience working within a similar group audit structure or matrix organisation would be considered a strong advantage.
• A relevant qualification such as CIA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, EDutch Registeraccountant, CISA or equivalent
• Proven experience preparing and presenting Audit Committee and Board‑level outputs
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to challenge with confidence and integrity
• Excellent written and spoken English; German and/or Dutch would be a plus

Why this role?

This is your opportunity to shape the audit strategy of a growing European bank, influence governance at the highest level and lead a function that plays a critical role in the bank’s future.

If you are motivated by impact, independence, accountability and professional excellence, this could be your next big move.

We offer:

• International team with colleagues from more than 50 different countries
• Social benefits such as a company pension scheme and capital formation contributions
• 30 days holiday as well as 24 and 31 December as non‑working days
• Employee Assistance Programme – personal 24/7 helpline for all employees
• Various possibilities for flexible working, i.a. various part‑time models, flexitime
• Extensive, very flexible home office arrangements
• Possibility to work from other EU countries for up to 30 days per year
• Additional benefits such as sports activities, free fruit, nuts and drinks
• Employer contributions to BVG job ticket and a Lease a bike programme
• An informal corporate culture - without dress code and ‘Sie’.
• An excellent learning culture and opportunity to improve your professional competencies