AVP Audit (gn)

Our client is a leading international financial institution with a strong presence in the EMEA region. With a broad platform and a clear growth agenda, the company offers a wide range of career opportunities across corporate finance, investment banking, advisory, and global capital markets. Professionals joining the firm can expect to work on diverse and high-impact projects, gaining valuable experience in a dynamic and globally connected environment.

This role is expected to deliver risk-based audits that provide clear insights into the effectiveness of internal controls, support regulatory compliance, and contribute to a strong and reliable control environment across the EMEA region.

• Prepare audit working papers in accordance with internal standards and the Audit Manual

• Design sampling strategies and conduct testing of key controls in line with audit objectives

• Provide draft audit recommendations for review by the Auditor in Charge

• Respond to review points, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness of documentation

• Prepare well-reasoned draft audit recommendations for review by the Auditor in Charge

• When acting as Auditor in Charge (AiC):

  • Prepare audit planning materials to ensure that key risks and related controls are appropriately addressed, providing reasonable assurance to the Executive Board, management, and regulatory stakeholders

  • Deliver factually accurate and clearly structured audit findings and control recommendations for review by the Head of Audit (HoA). Communicate key issues confidently to the HoA and business management, even in challenging situations, and draw on the support of the Audit Partner or HoA where appropriate

  • Prepare final audit reports that provide balanced assurance and highlight areas for improvement

  • Manage the follow-up and formal closure of internal audit recommendations. This includes validating that line management has implemented the required actions for all high and moderate priority issues, and providing support and guidance throughout the implementation process

• Contribute to departmental initiatives and promote effective collaboration across EMEA audit teams

• University degree and a relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIA, ACCA)

• Strong financial and regulatory knowledge, with sound numerical skills

• Ability to communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly and effectively to management, both verbally and in writing

• Operational understanding of key banking areas combined with a clear grasp of the risk and control environment, enabling the identification of internal control weaknesses, interpretation of factual findings, and guidance on best practice improvements

• Keen attention to detail with the ability to validate factual accuracy and interpret findings with sound judgment

• Capable of recommending appropriate control solutions to address identified issues

• Previous experience in internal audit is preferred, reflecting proven competence in performing audits successfully and independently

• Prior exposure to risk management in line with German regulatory requirements is highly valued

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Private health insurance, including life and disability coverage

• Counselling and coaching services to support mental wellbeing

• Comprehensive learning and development programs

• Attractive compensation package

• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture