Head of Audit — Strategic Risk & Governance Leader

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

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.