Senior Internal Auditor

Jobtailor; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Swedbank is seeking an experienced audit professional to evaluate Lending and Trading & Capital Markets processes for regulatory compliance and internal policies. You will identify risks, collaborate with stakeholders, and cover audits of international branches and subsidiaries. The role drives risk mitigation and continuous improvements with the GIA team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in finance auditing, strong communication, and a strategic mindset, with Power BI experience as an advantage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in auditing or risk roles within financial services.
• Deep understanding of Lending and/or Trading & Capital Markets and related regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication for non-expert stakeholders.
• Good analytical skills with a strategic business mindset.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Lending and Trading & Capital Markets processes for regulatory compliance and internal policies.
• Identify risks and provide mitigation recommendations.
• Collaborate across departments to communicate audit findings clearly.
• Audit Swedbank’s Swedish and international branches and subsidiaries.
• Contribute to annual and quarterly risk assessments and reporting.
• Support senior management in driving sustainable improvements and strategic goals.
• Engage in continuous development with GIA colleagues and external education.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Business acumen

Interpersonal skills

Curiosity

Integrity

Strategic mindset

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and/or Economics

Tools

Power BI

Job description

• Evaluate Lending and Trading & Capital Markets processes including compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Identify potential risks associated with Lending and Trading & Capital Markets and provide recommendations to mitigate such risks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across various departments to ensure thorough understanding and transparent communication regarding audit findings.
• Work cross-functional with other GIA teams with complementary competences and skills to cover the key risks for Swedbank’s Swedish Business Areas Swedish Banking and Corporates & Institutions.
• Be involved in audits of Swedbank’s international branches in Norway, Finland, New York and Shanghai as well as the subsidiaries Swedbank Hypotek, Stabelo and Entercard.
• Provide input to annual and continuous risk assessments, planning and quarterly reporting.
• Through audit engagements, assist senior management in identifying sustainable improvements towards transforming the Bank and helping it to reach its strategic goals.
• Continuously develop through structured internal and external education as well as collaboration with GIA colleagues with different competences and skills.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience (minimum 5 years) from working in similar positions in the financial industry, preferably from a larger bank, external audit firm or supervisory authority.
• In-depth understanding of Lending and/or Trading & Capital Markets processes and knowledge of external regulations in these areas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex information clearly to non-expert stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills; being curious, courageous, maintaining high integrity as well as an adaptable mindset.
• Good analytical skills, a strategic mindset with strong business acumen.
• Skills in project management with the ability to handle tight deadlines.
• Master's or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and/or Economics or a related field.
• Proficiency in the Swedish language.
• Experience from using AI and data analytics tools such as Power BI is an advantage.
• Certification such as CIA, CISA, CFSA and SwedSec is a merit.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Lending and Trading & Capital Markets processes, with a strong understanding of regulatory compliance and risk assessment. Proven ability to communicate complex information effectively and collaborate across departments to drive strategic improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Lending Processes
• Trading & Capital Markets
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Assessment
• Project Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Risk Mitigation
• Data Analytics
• Business Acumen
• Audit Engagements
• Strategic Planning

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Adaptable Mindset
• Curiosity
• Integrity

Certifications & Qualifications

• CIA
• CISA
• CFSA
• SwedSec

Industry Keywords

• Financial Industry
• External Audit
• Supervisory Authority
• Swedbank
• Swedish Banking

Tools & Technologies

• Power BI