Remote EU Internal Audit Principal - Strategy & Assurance

Zero Hash; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Equity opportunity

Maternity & paternity leave

WeWork All Access

WFH stipend

L&D stipend

Job summary

zerohash seeks an Internal Audit Principal (EU) based in the Netherlands to lead end-to-end audit engagements across the EU, aligning with IIA standards and EU regulations. You will shape the internal audit agenda, provide insights to senior leadership, and drive governance improvements.

You will collaborate with a regulated financial services environment in Amsterdam, assess controls, and deliver high-quality recommendations while fostering a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in internal or external audit, preferably with a Big 4 firm within the EU.
• Recent experience working for a regulated financial services organization in Amsterdam.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience; master’s degree a plus.
• Proven ability to manage complex audits independently and deliver high-quality results under deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Receptive to feedback and implements changes immediately with a positive attitude.
• Experience in anti-money laundering, financial crimes, and money transmission.
• Experience in financial risk management; cryptocurrency settlement, custody, and markets; cybersecurity and data privacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute end-to-end internal audit engagements, from planning and risk assessment through fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
• Provide practical, value-adding recommendations to management and support implementation of remediation actions.
• Assist the Director - Internal Audit to ensure that policies, procedures, and regulations are being followed consistently throughout the company.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes in line with the IIA Standards and EU regulations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies and tools.
• Support the Internal Audit function by performing spot checks and ad hoc reviews.
• Keep abreast of developments in EU legislation, GDPR, ESG reporting frameworks, and sector-specific regulations that impact audit scope

Skills

Internal audit

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Communications

Independent work

Regulatory awareness

GDPR knowledge

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master’s degree desirable

CIA or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

zerohash seeks an Internal Audit Principal (EU) based in the Netherlands to lead end-to-end audit engagements across the EU, aligning with IIA standards and EU regulations. You will shape the internal audit agenda, provide insights to senior leadership, and drive governance improvements.

You will collaborate with a regulated financial services environment in Amsterdam, assess controls, and deliver high-quality recommendations while fostering a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.