Internal Audit Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Luxembourg.

📋 Description

• Take ownership and manage a portfolio of operational, financial, and compliance audits that encompass financial controls, regulatory adherence, business processes, vendor and third-party risk, and data governance as per CSSF, CBL, ECB, EBA, and ESMA standards.

• Develop the multi-year operational and compliance audit roadmap, coordinating with co-sourced partners and aligning with enterprise risk initiatives as well as European regulatory frameworks (MiCA, PSD2, AMLD, DORA).

• Transform complex audit findings into impactful reports and presentations for executive leadership, the Chief Audit Executive, Audit Committee, Board of Directors, and regulatory agencies, ensuring that conclusions are robust, documented, and practicable.

• Lead the remediation strategy for operational and compliance findings, challenging management on risk-based solutions, validating corrective actions, and escalating thematic issues to senior leadership.

• Collaborate with leadership in business units such as Finance, Compliance, Legal, and Operations to provide independent advisory value while upholding third-line independence and objectivity.

• Assess and cultivate audit talent, mentoring team members and contributing to the advancement and modernization of the Internal Audit function throughout EMEA.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or compliance audit within a regulated financial services setting, with a proven track record of managing audit teams, concurrent audit portfolios, and co-sourced engagements across EMEA/APAC time zones.

• Comprehensive knowledge of European and Luxembourg regulatory frameworks (CSSF, CBL, ECB, EBA, ESMA) with demonstrated experience in executing audits within these guidelines.

• Practical audit execution experience covering financial controls, operational processes, compliance obligations, data governance, and control certifications using COSO, COBIT, SOC 2, or ISO 27001 frameworks.

• Relevant professional certifications (CIA, CISA, or CFE) with a demonstrated capability to present findings and recommendations to executive, Board-level, and regulatory stakeholders.

• Employs generative AI responsibly, ensuring human oversight to produce business-ready outputs and enhance measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, costs, and quality.

🏝️ Benefits

• Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility along with benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).