Senior Internal Auditor

About the Position

Senior Internal Auditor

You perform and lead audit activities to assess risks, controls, and governance across the organisation, ensuring effectiveness and compliance with regulatory requirements.

You join the Internal Audit function, working in a collaborative and dynamic team interacting with multiple departments and senior stakeholders.

You will play a key role in modernising audit practices by leveraging data analytics and AI (Artificial Intelligence)-enabled techniques to enhance audit quality, efficiency, and insights.

Responsibilities

Audit Planning and Execution

• Develop detailed audit plans based on risk assessments.
• Perform and lead audits on financial, operational, and compliance processes.
• Leverage data analytics and AI tools to improve audit scoping, sampling, and testing approaches.
• Apply data-driven techniques to identify anomalies, trends, and risk indicators across large datasets.
• Integrate automated testing and continuous auditing techniques where relevant.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance practices.
• Document audit findings, analyze results, and identify areas for improvement.

Risk Assessment

• Identify and evaluate the organization’s risk areas, and develop audit strategies to mitigate these.
• Assess the adequacy of risk management processes and suggest enhancements.
• Proactively identify opportunities to use data and AI to enhance risk identification and monitoring.
• Assess and review existing processes and controls to recommend best practices, efficiency improvements, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with departments to implement process improvements and strengthen control framework.
• Supports management during the issue closure process.

Audit Reporting

• Prepare comprehensive audit reports summarizing findings, risk impacts, and recommendations for improvement.
• Translate audit results, including complex data analytics outcomes, into clear, actionable audit insights for stakeholders and senior management.
• Ensure follow-up on audit findings and assess the adequacy of corrective actions.

Compliance

• Ensure that audits are conducted in accordance with internal audit methodology, best practices and external regulatory requirements.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk management in the banking or financial services and have developed strong knowledge of the regulation and business operations of the European / Luxembourg market.
• Experience gained within a Big 4 or equivalent environment in risk consulting, internal audit outsourcing, or advisory is strongly preferred.
• Experience in leading or coordinating audit projects.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and audit standards.
• Strong hands-on experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Python, SQL, KNIME, IDEA, Power BI) and the ability to apply them in audit testing.
• Practical understanding of how AI (e.g., automation, machine learning, generative AI) can be applied in auditing (e.g., risk assessment, sampling, testing, continuous auditing).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present findings to senior management.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• People coordination and coaching skills.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken).
• Master degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field.
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) are a plus. Additional certifications or training in data analytics or AI are considered a strong advantage.

We Offer

• A stimulating environment with lots of learning opportunities.
• Personal growth & challenging work with opportunities to realise your ambitions.
• An informal, dynamic environment with innovative colleagues supporting your endeavours.
• A progressive and agile way of working, where new ideas are valued ahead of convention.

Furthermore, within our department, you can count on:

• Experience to be fully immersed in a very diverse and dynamic team, full participation in tackling our collective challenges.
• Experience an international environment and collaborate with colleagues across the globe.
• On-the-job training to translate theory into practice, learning from highly experienced professionals.

About the Company

At ING, we want to unleash the full potential of our colleagues, notably through an inclusive culture where everyone can develop and have an impact on our customers and society. We ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion are top priorities. As an employer subscribing to the principle of equal opportunities, we do not tolerate any form of discrimination, whether it is related to age, gender, sexual identity, cultural origin, experience, religion, race, ethnic origin, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, social origin, or any other status protected by legislation. If you need assistance during the application and/or interview process, please contact the recruiter of the position concerned. We will be happy to assist you to guarantee a fair and accessible process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging.