Senior Audit Manager

Robeco; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Supportive and collaborative team

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

Robeco is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to provide independent assurance to the Executive Committee and the Audit & Risk Committee. Responsibilities include planning, executing, and reporting on audits across the global organization while maintaining dialogue with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in operational auditing, strong analytical skills, and a degree in Economics or Business Administration. Robeco offers a flexible work environment and a culture based on integrity and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in operational auditing within a complex, regulated environment.
• Affinity with, and preferably experience in, asset management or financial services industry.
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on operational audit engagements.
• Deliver independent and objective assurance on governance and internal control.
• Assess risks and control environments, forming well-reasoned judgments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Data-driven auditing

Education

Academic degree in Economics or Business Administration

Relevant professional qualification (RA, RO, RE, CIA, CISA)

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Audit Manager within Robeco’s Internal Audit function, you play a key role in providing independent and objective assurance to the Executive Committee and the Audit & Risk Committee. Your work supports effective governance, risk management and internal control across a global asset management organization.

Internal Audit operates in a complex and international environment, covering a broad range of topics including operational processes, governance structures, SOx controls, IT and data risks, and the impact of emerging technologies such as AI. The team works across Robeco’s head office in Rotterdam and its international offices, combining close collaboration with clear individual accountability for audit quality and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on operational audit engagements and project reviews across Robeco’s global organization
• Deliver independent and objective assurance on governance, risk management, and internal control, contributing directly to strategic objectives
• Perform audits both independently and as part of a team, with end-to-end responsibility for your own audit assignments
• Assess risks and control environments, form well-reasoned judgments, and translate these into clear and actionable audit findings
• Maintain an active, constructive dialogue with senior stakeholders, offering insight, challenge, and advisory support
• Apply, and further develop, data-driven audit techniques and innovative audit approaches
• Assess the impact of AI and emerging technologies on internal controls and risk management
• Collaborate closely with other control functions, such as Risk Management, Compliance, and Legal Affairs
• Occasional travel to international offices for audit engagements

Qualifications

• An academic degree in Economics, Business Administration or a related field, preferably complemented by a relevant professional qualification (RA, RO, RE, CIA, CISA or similar)
• 8+ years of experience in operational auditing within a complex, regulated environment
• Affinity with, and preferably experience in, asset management or the broader financial services industry
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with sound professional judgement
• Well-developed stakeholder management and communication skills
• Interest in data-driven auditing and emerging technologies
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written
• Willingness to travel occasionally

What We Offer

• A challenging role within a global, professional Internal Audit function
• A wide variety of audit topics across a leading international asset manager
• Opportunities to further develop your professional expertise and influence organizational change
• A high degree of autonomy and responsibility within a supportive and collaborative team
• A flexible working environment with attention to work-life balance
• A culture built on integrity, independence, expertise, and continuous improvement

As a Dutch asset manager operating globally, Robeco combines global reach and ambition with its head office in Rotterdam. Employees are encouraged to think internationally, put the client first, and stay grounded. Robeco offers an informal and flexible office atmosphere that gives people room to be themselves, to grow and to perform to the best of their ability.