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Group Internal Auditor

  • Location:

    Amsterdam

  • Sector:

    Accountancy & Finance

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    €95000 - €110000 per jaar

  • Contact:

    Arie Beckman

  • Contact email:

    Arie.Beckman@oliverjames.com

  • Job ref:

    JOB-012023-192417_1673455278

  • Published:

    ongeveer 1 jaar geleden

  • Expiry date:

    2023-02-10

A fast growing trading firm is looking for an experienced Group Internal Auditor to join the growing Internal Audit team within Amsterdam. They are looking for a colleague who is a self-starter, flexible, driven and committed to establish the position with a genuine interest in the financial markets. This is a unique opportunity to join a leading proprietary trading firm with an entrepreneurial and innovative culture at the heart of its business. They value quick-witted, creative minds and challenge them to make full use of their capacities. If you aim high, the sky is the limit!

You will be conducting your broad operational and IT audit work within an international, highly-regulated and rapidly changing technology driven environment. You will frequently interact with the Management Board and closely cooperate with the business and (occasionally) external service providers on audits. You will be working in a pivotal position in the listed company and observe how results of your work visibly improve its performance.

What you will do

  • Work closely together with the Global Head of Internal Audit and the other Group Internal Auditor to fulfil the mission of the IAF: to enhance and protect value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice and insight
  • Pro-actively pursue relevant information from stakeholders
  • Execute a variety of operational and IT audits, including but not limited to corporate governance, Trading, Risk, Compliance, Operations, projects, IT processes and systems
  • Create accurate and complete audit reports based on evidence-based investigation and testing
  • Perform data analysis techniques to assist the IAF performing audit assignments and by translating data into recommendations for other functions to improve monitoring of risks and effectiveness of controls
  • Determine, document and present the root cause of audit issues and assist the organization by reviewing the action plans documented by the issue owners to ensure they fully address the root cause(s)
  • Continuously look for improvements of the company's governance, risk management and control processes
  • Frequently follow-up on previous reported audit issues and interact with business representatives how they can be most effectively addressed
  • Know and keep up to date about relevant developments, such as updated business and regulatory requirements, in and outside the company

What you need to succeed

  • >5 years' experience in auditing, of which substantial exposure in Financial Services Sector
  • Master's degree, additionally a recognized professional qualification (RA/RC/RE). Preferably in combination with relevant other certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
  • Maintains a high standard for recording audit work in accordance with internal and external requirements, e.g. International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) from the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
  • Knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment
  • Strong reporting skills with attention to detail
  • Independent self-starter, driven, eager to learn and focused on the task, yet flexible and able to prioritize
  • Decisive and able to form and defend judgement
  • Able to see the bigger picture and translate the needs from the stakeholders into clear audit objectives
  • Data-savvy
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to a variety of stakeholders
  • Fluent level of English, Dutch is a plus

Recruitment Process

  • Motivational Interview
  • Interview with Internal Audit Team
  • Final (In-person) Interview

What We Offer

They like to think that talent grows and stays at the firm. To ensure this, they provide our employees with an extensive onboarding program, access to academy, the best working environment, the latest technology and continuous support. They go out of the way to retain the small business feeling with which they started and stimulate innovation and collaboration through teamwork and our non-hierarchical approach. They offer a competitive salary, an annual discretionary profit share and other fantastic perks and benefits, such as:

  • Academy for continuous learning and opportunities to attend domain-related conferences
  • An own company boat
  • In-house gym and sessions with the nutritionist or personal trainer
  • In-house Bar and Lounge with an arcade, table tennis, billiards table and game consoles
  • Daily catered lunch, amazing coffee and a fully stocked kitchen and snack bar
  • Weekly chair massages
  • Annual company trip and a variety of events throughout the year
  • Global rotations between the offices worldwide
  • and more!

If you think that this is an interesting opportunity for you then I would like to get in contact!

Arie Beckman

Arie.beckman@oliverjames.com / +3208088609

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