Audit Operations Senior Manager

Skills

About the Role

You will manage and improve the operational framework supporting Internal Audit. You will prepare audit reports, analyse audit data, administer audit systems, monitor findings and remediation, support auditors throughout the audit lifecycle, and coordinate with Internal Audit, IT, and other control functions.

Requirements

• Degree in economics, business administration, finance, information systems, or comparable training.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, Audit Operations, Audit Methodology, or a related control function in an international regulated environment.
• Understanding of Internal Audit governance, methodology, quality assurance, and the end-to-end audit lifecycle.
• Knowledge of banking regulatory requirements and professional internal audit standards.
• English and German language skills.
• Proficiency in audit tools, reporting systems, and data analytics.
• Experience preparing and quality-assuring Internal Audit reports.
• Presentation, stakeholder management, drafting, and reporting skills.
• Understanding of audit methodology, quality assurance, issue monitoring, and audit operational support.
• Leadership capability in audit quality assurance, audit operations, governance, and methodology.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the Internal Audit operational framework, methodologies, standards, and governance processes.
• Manage the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program.
• Prepare and consolidate quarterly and annual Internal Audit reports.
• Develop and perform data analyses on findings, risk indicators, and remediation progress.
• Operate and improve Internal Audit systems, including Audimax and the Jira Audit project.
• Track audit findings and remediation measures and escalate delays when necessary.
• Support auditors with reporting structures, system usage, and data preparation.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit, IT, and other control functions on audit tools, reporting, and data availability.
• Identify improvements to efficiency, automation, and data-driven decision-making in audit operations.

Benefits

• Personal development budget.
• Work-from-home budget.
• Discounts for fitness and wellness memberships.
• Language app discounts.
• Public transportation benefits.
• Premium subscription for a personal N26 bank account.
• Subscriptions for friends and family members.
• Additional annual leave for each year of service.
• Relocation package.
• Visa support.