Internal Audit Manager

Brewer Morris; Randstad; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong base salary

Bonus up to 15%

Equity scheme

Remote-first work model

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the Netherlands is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to oversee audit plans and deliver insights in a rapidly growing organization. The ideal candidate will have a background in external audit (Big 4 preferred) and experience in Dutch-regulated financial services. Responsibilities include assessing risk, enhancing audit methodologies, and maintaining regulatory compliance. This role offers a competitive salary with a bonus and remote-first work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in Internal Audit within a regulated financial services environment is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in a Dutch-regulated financial services organization.
• Strong understanding of EU regulatory frameworks and supervisory expectations.
• Ability to operate in a fast-moving, tech-enabled setting.

Responsibilities

• Translate findings into pragmatic recommendations.
• Assess governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Enhance methodologies and apply data-driven audit techniques.
• Conduct targeted spot checks and rapid-response reviews.
• Maintain strong regulatory awareness.
• Coordinate with external auditors.

Skills

External Audit background

Understanding of EU regulatory frameworks

Experience in regulated financial services

Ability to operate in fast-moving environments

Job description

Internal Audit Manager – Fintech / Financial Services

We are partnering with an institutionally backed, EU‑regulated financial services platform to appoint an Internal Audit Manager in the Netherlands. This is a high‑impact role within a rapidly scaling organisation, where strong governance, risk‑based assurance, and regulatory readiness directly enable growth.

As Internal Audit Manager, you will take ownership of the audit plan, deliver end‑to‑end audits across the region, and provide senior leadership with clear, actionable insights. You will strengthen the control environment across technology‑enabled financial services (including digital assets) and ensure alignment with evolving EU regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate findings into pragmatic, business‑focused recommendations and oversee remediation;
• Assess governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks in line with IIA Standards and EU regulation;
• Enhance methodologies and apply data‑driven audit techniques;
• Conduct targeted spot checks and rapid‑response reviews in emerging risk areas;
• Maintain strong regulatory awareness (e.g., MiCAR, AMLD, GDPR, ESG‑related frameworks);
• Coordinate with external auditors on financial statement audits, compliance audits, and SOC reporting.

Projects & Change Agenda

• Shape a multi‑year Internal Audit plan aligned to regulatory expectations and investor priorities;
• Improve audit methodology and assurance quality through analytics and continuous improvement;
• Support major regulatory programmes;
• Strengthen audit coverage across complex, tech‑enabled operating models (cybersecurity, financial risk, custody/settlement, product/engineering).

Reporting & Stakeholders

• Reports to the Director of Internal Audit;
• High exposure to senior leadership including CFO, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Engineering/Product, and regional management;
• Regular collaboration with external auditors and, where required, regulators.

Ideal Profile

• External Audit background (Big 4 preferred), now working in Internal Audit within a regulated financial services environment — this is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in a Dutch‑regulated financial services organisation (e.g., payments, fintech, investment firms, brokers, or banking).
• Strong understanding of EU regulatory frameworks and supervisory expectations (e.g., MiCAR, AMLD, ESMA/EBA guidance, GDPR).
• Able to operate effectively in a fast‑moving, technology‑enabled environment with evolving risks and stakeholder demands.

What’s in it for you

• Strong base salary + bonus up to 15%
• Equity scheme available
• Remote‑first, with occasional office presence when required

Interviews will take place over the coming weeks. Get in touch if you would like to receive the full job brief.