Senior Internal Audit Manager

Korn Ferry; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry in Warszawa is recruiting a Senior Internal Audit Manager to strengthen the Internal Audit team across markets and investment banking operations. You will assess controls, monitor risk frameworks, and lead high-impact audits across multiple jurisdictions.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, supervise teams, and contribute to the annual audit plan while ensuring timely, high-quality reporting. A strong background in financial services and English fluency is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Internal Audit, Compliance, Risk Management, or consulting within financial services.
• Strong understanding of regulatory, operational, and financial audits, preferably within investment banking or capital markets.
• Proven experience managing audit engagements and leading small to medium-sized teams.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Perform and manage risk-based audits, including walkthroughs, documentation review, and testing of control design and effectiveness.
• Oversee audit engagements from planning through to delivery, ensuring high-quality outputs and adherence to timelines.
• Lead and supervise project teams, providing direction, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Validate audit findings with stakeholders and agree on remediation plans and corrective actions.
• Prepare and review clear, concise, and well-structured audit reports summarizing risks, findings, and recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

English fluency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

CIA

CAMS

Tools

GRC systems

Job description

We are supporting an international financial services organization in the recruitment of a Senior Internal Audit Manager to join their Internal Audit team. The successful candidate will work closely with senior audit leadership to assess, monitor, and evaluate internal controls and risk management frameworks across markets and investment banking operations. This role offers an opportunity to lead high-impact audit engagements, contribute to global audit initiatives, and engage with senior stakeholders in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and manage risk-based audits, including walkthroughs, documentation review, and testing of control design and effectiveness.
• Oversee audit engagements from planning through to delivery, ensuring high-quality outputs and adherence to timelines.
• Lead and supervise project teams, providing direction, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Validate audit findings with stakeholders and agree on remediation plans and corrective actions.
• Prepare and review clear, concise, and well-structured audit reports summarizing risks, findings, and recommendations.
• Support the annual risk assessment process and contribute to the Internal Audit plan.
• Maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders across Front Office, Compliance, Risk, Financial Crime, and Operations.
• Provide regular updates to senior audit leadership on audit progress and key deliverables.
• Lead or participate in internal audit initiatives and special projects.
• Ensure proper follow-up and closure of agreed audit actions.

Candidate Profile, Experience & Skills

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Internal Audit, Compliance, Risk Management, or consulting within financial services.
• Strong understanding of regulatory, operational, and financial audits, preferably within investment banking or capital markets.
• Proven experience managing audit engagements and leading small to medium-sized teams.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior management.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality results under pressure.
• Experience with audit tools or GRC systems is advantageous.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within investment banking or markets environments.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CAMS, or similar.
• Experience contributing to risk assessments and audit planning.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Advanced degrees or professional certifications will be considered an asset.