Senior Internal Auditor

You will report to the Group Head of Internal Audit and collaborate with colleagues across Europe. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys complexity, thrives in change, and can maintain focus under high exposure to multiple stakeholders.

Main responsibilities

As Senior Internal Auditor you will, lead audit assignments with a risk-based approach, focusing on areas that may hinder the achievement of organisational objectives. The Senior Auditor is responsible for evaluating and contributing to the improvement of governance, risk management and internal control processes through audit engagements and ongoing monitoring activities. This includes:

managing all aspects of assigned audit engagements, including planning, execution, supervision of team members, communication with stakeholders and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality audit reports;

developing and executing risk-based audit programs and testing procedures;

identifying discrepancies and providing recommendations for risk reduction and process improvements;

preparing and guaranteeing the quality of the formal Audit reports for distribution the Audit Committee, Boards and Senior management;

Contributing to Internal Audit's recommendation follow-up process and liaising with management on progress in implementing improvement and development items;

Supporting the annual risk assessment process and planning process of the Internal Audit plan;

Ensuring that audit activities follow applicable standards and are documented in line with defined methodologies in the organisation's internal audit tool;

Contributing to Internal Audit's reporting and communication activities to relevant stakeholders;

Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the audit function.

Who are we looking for?

You have at least five years of relevant audit experience, ideally from the financial sector.

You have:

Bachelors / Master’s degree or equivalent

Excellent analytical skills, able to identify key risks and issues in complex information.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective engagement with stakeholders at all levels.

Proven ability to work proactively, take ownership, and maintain focus under pressure

Proven ability to Handle a fast-moving, complex environment with frequent changes

Proven ability to work collaboratively within teams and contribute to a positive team environment.

Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.

The position is full-time, based in Milan, and reports to the Group Head of Internal Audit based in Paris. We encourage applicants of all genders, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities to apply.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other legally protected factor. We value the unique talents of all our people, who come from diverse backgrounds with different personal experiences and points of view and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.

Additional Information

This job description is only describing the main activities within a certain role and is not exhaustive. It does not prevent to add more tasks, projects.