Internal Auditor
Internal Auditor – Financial Sector
As an Internal Auditor, you will apply internal audit methodologies within a highly regulated financial environment. You will manage cross-functional audit missions focusing on continual improvement and adherence to industry standards.
- Plan and execute internal audit assignments guided by the annual audit plan approved by executive leadership.
- Lead at least three audit missions annually, supplemented by multiple follow-up activities to oversee the implementation of audit recommendations.
- Work in quarterly cycles to ensure regular initiation of new audit missions and timely reporting.
- Assess and evaluate governance, risk management, and internal control systems, issuing actionable recommendations for optimization.
- Contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives between the organization and its parent group, supporting best practice adoption across teams.
- Collaborate closely with legal, data science, actuarial, IT audit, and IFRS compliance experts to conduct specialized risk and compliance assessments.
- Focus audit attention on investment processes, AI-driven decision frameworks, GDPR, and CSRD compliance to ensure technological and regulatory alignment.
- Prepare detailed audit reports in English, ensuring findings are communicated clearly to management and stakeholders.
The position requires strong skills in audit methodologies, audit planning, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration. The ability to work effectively in both Dutch and English is essential for supporting stakeholder communication and working within an international context. There is an emphasis on expanding audit expertise, including emerging areas such as sustainability regulations and AI-based audits.
We are looking for candidates who combine strong technical expertise with a holistic and inquisitive mindset, thriving in a dynamic and highly regulated financial environment. Those who excel in this position bring both a rigorous attention to detail and the flexibility to explore innovative audit domains such as AI-driven processes and sustainability regulations.
- Educational Background: Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Actuarial Sciences, or a related field.
- Experience: Over five years in internal or external audit, ideally within the financial sector (insurance, banking, or asset management).
- Languages: Full fluency in Dutch and English, with advanced written and verbal communication skills.
- Certifications: A recognized qualification in internal audit (such as CIA or CISA) is highly valued, or a demonstrated commitment to obtaining such certification in the near future.
- Analytical Ability: Strong analytical mindset—able to break down complex issues, identify root causes, and formulate practical, actionable insights.
- Detail-Oriented: High attention to detail and a thorough approach when evaluating risks, controls, and governance frameworks.
- Open to Innovation: Keen interest in extending expertise into emerging areas (artificial intelligence in audits, sustainability, regulatory compliance, etc.).
- Collaboration: Natural collaborator, comfortable working with cross-functional experts in legal, data science, actuarial, IT, and compliance fields.
- Strategic Communicator: Able to communicate findings and recommendations clearly and persuasively, adapting messaging for stakeholders at all levels.
- Ethics and Integrity: Operates with professional integrity, discretion, and a commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards in the audit profession.
- Proactive Learner: Enthusiastic about ongoing professional development and knowledge sharing within a group structure.
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