Audit Manager M/W/D

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This is an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Audit Manager to join our GmbH team in Frankfurt. Within this role, you will be a key interface with external professional services in a co-sourced internal audit model.

Key tasks and responsibilities

1. Effectively and efficiently perform the Internal Audit function for CMC Markets Germany GmbH, including all its branches in Europe, covering all business activities across the region.
2. Plan audits based on a risk-oriented assessment.
3. Execute audit activities according to the approved audit plan.
4. Conduct event- or risk-driven audits as needed.
5. Prepare and present Audit Reports.
6. Follow up and track findings and recommendations.
7. Provide Management Reporting.
8. Coordinate all external audits impacting CMC Markets Germany GmbH, including regulatory, statutory, investor protection, tax audits, pension audits, and special investigations. This includes managing and uploading audit requests, maintaining continuous dialogue with external audit firms, reviewing external audit reports, developing and maintaining action plans, and tracking remediation activities.
9. Ensure the development of documentation, including policies, procedures, and frameworks, in line with regulatory changes.
10. Respond to regulatory queries and consultation papers as applicable.
11. Represent the audit function in internal and external committees and panels.
12. Maintain strong communication and relationships with key stakeholders across CMC Markets Germany GmbH, Europe, UK, and the Group.
13. Support the risk process within the region by identifying, assessing, treating, reporting, and monitoring risks to promote a strong risk culture.
14. Provide guidance and support to stakeholders on audit-related matters.
15. Undertake additional duties, training, or hours as reasonably required, consistent with the role's responsibilities.
16. Provide management with sufficient information for decision-making.
17. Maintain personal and professional development to meet changing role demands, including relevant regulatory training.

Key Skills & Requirements

1. At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in financial services or banking, within Third Line Internal Audit or Second Line Risk or Compliance Monitoring.
2. Fluency in English and good knowledge of German.
3. Proven track record in leading and delivering risk-based projects.
4. Good understanding of audit methodologies.
5. Knowledge of global regulation and key regulatory areas, including BaFin, Bundesbank, ESMA, and EBA.
6. Strong communication and influencing skills.
7. Confidence in written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.
8. Ideally, a degree or equivalent professional experience, with a relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g., CIMA, CMIIA, ACA, ACCA), though not essential.

CMC Markets Germany GmbH reserves the right to review, alter, and amend job descriptions as necessary to meet business needs.