Assistant Vice President – Internal Auditor (Banking)

About the role

We are seeking an Assistant Vice President – Internal Auditor to join a leading global universal bank based in Frankfurt. The role involves conducting high‑quality internal audits across key banking functions, ensuring robust risk management and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare audit working papers in line with internal standards and the Audit Manual.
• Design sampling strategies and test key controls to meet audit objectives.
• Draft audit recommendations and respond to review comments, ensuring documentation is accurate and complete.
• When acting as Auditor in Charge, develop audit planning materials, deliver structured findings, and produce final audit reports.
• Manage follow‑up activities and formal closure of audit recommendations, validating implementation by line management.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives and collaborate with EMEA audit teams.

Required profile

• University degree and a relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIA, ACCA).
• Strong financial and regulatory knowledge with solid numerical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication of audit findings.
• Operational understanding of key banking areas and the risk‑control environment.
• Attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to recommend appropriate control solutions.
• Previous internal audit experience preferred; exposure to German regulatory risk management is a plus.

Required skills