Head of Internal Audit / Chief Internal Auditor (f/m/d)

Tasks

• Management of the internal audit function in accordance with the applicable audit charter, regulatory requirements, and professional auditing standards.
• Monitoring and oversight of the risk-based annual and multi-year audit plans for fund and transaction management, in coordination with the external auditor.
• Planning, conducting, and reporting on internal audits across business units, controlling functions, processes, and key projects.
• Preparation of audit work and finalization of audit findings, recommendations, and reports to management, the board of directors, and the relevant committees.
• Independent conduct of personal assessments, audit methodology, root-cause analyses, oversight of the due diligence process, document reviews, and evaluation of IT controls.
• Monitoring and tracking agreed-upon corrective actions to ensure that identified problems are resolved in a timely and effective manner.
• Support for and participation in joint audits conducted as part of the group audit.
• An important point of contact for internal auditors and regulatory authorities, including the CFP.
• Close collaboration with the Group Audit function at other asset management entities across the entire geographic footprint.
• Supervising, coaching, and developing a team member within the local internal audit function.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodology, report quality, and the overall value of the internal audit function.

Requirements

• A university degree in business administration, economics, finance/accounting, auditing, or an equivalent qualification.
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in internal auditing in the banking, financial services, or asset management sectors, with in-depth knowledge of the fund industry.
• Extensive knowledge of audit methodology, governance, risk management, internal controls, and regulatory expectations in a regulated financial environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Proven analytical skills, with the ability to identify key risks, assess complex situations, and provide practical recommendations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, combined with a high degree of confidentiality.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, as well as in English and German (written and spoken); knowledge of Scandinavian languages is considered an asset.
• If you are hired, a certificate of good conduct will be required.

We offer

• Family and leisure
• Health promotion
• Further training
• Insurance and Pension Benefits
• Mobility and the Workplace
• Financial Incentives