Internal Audit Principal

Skills

About the Role

You will lead and execute end-to-end internal audit engagements, including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up. You will evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance against IIA Standards and EU regulations. You will provide practical, value-adding recommendations and support remediation actions. You will assist the Director of Internal Audit to ensure policies, procedures, and regulations are followed, perform spot checks and ad hoc reviews, contribute to improving audit methodologies and tools, and keep up to date with EU legislation, GDPR, ESG reporting frameworks, and sector-specific regulatory developments.

Requirements

• 5 - 7 years of experience in internal or external audit, preferably with a Big 4 firm within the EU
• Recent experience working for a regulated financial services organization in Amsterdam
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience; master’s degree a plus
• Proven ability to manage complex audits independently and deliver high-quality results under deadlines
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Receptive to feedback and implements changes promptly
• Experience in anti-money laundering, financial crimes, or money transmission
• Experience in financial risk management
• Experience with cryptocurrency settlement, custody, and markets
• Experience with cybersecurity
• Experience with data privacy
• Based in the Netherlands

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute end-to-end internal audit engagements
• Plan and perform risk assessments, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up
• Provide practical recommendations and support remediation actions
• Ensure policies, procedures, and regulations are followed consistently
• Evaluate internal controls, risk management, and governance per IIA Standards and EU regulations
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies and tools
• Perform spot checks and ad hoc reviews
• Monitor developments in EU legislation, GDPR, ESG reporting frameworks, and sector regulations

Benefits

• Healthcare insurance (zerohash covers roughly 100% of employee premiums and a portion of spouse/children for U.S. employees)
• Vision and dental insurance (U.S. only)
• Chance to earn equity
• Maternity and paternity leave (after 6 months)
• WeWork All Access Membership
• WFH yearly stipend
• L&D yearly stipend (after 6 months)