Ref: AJ46741

Head of Internal Audit _Fintech

職種 会計・経理/監査
雇用形態 Full-time, Permanent
勤務地 ルクセンブルク
給与(年収) €90,000 - 150,000 / Year
福利厚生 Lunch €300 a month, others
A Japanese Financial Institution is seeking an experienced Head of Internal Audit to establish and lead a new internal audit function at its European base in Luxembourg
This is a rare opportunity for an audit leader with a broad background in risk, compliance, and IT (preferably within the Fintech sector) to build a function from the ground up and contribute to the company’s long-term, sustainable growth.
Type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: €90k-€150k(top), depending on experience, plus good benefits
Start Date: ASAP (negotiable)
Location: Luxembourg (at least 4 days in the office, hybrid working)
Visa: Sponsorship available

Head of Internal Audit Main Responsibilities:
- Build a robust and sustainable internal audit function aligned with IIA standards and group frameworks, including team formation, policy development, and process design
- Lead audit planning and execution across a diverse audit portfolio, including regulatory and statutory audits (e.g. CSSF compliance), ad-hoc audits, and audits driven by business evolution and risk
- Supervise internal audit team members and oversee the audit process, including the quality of audit programs, test results, and documentation
- Conduct complex or sensitive audits directly where needed
- Evaluate audit findings, identify risks, agree risk-mitigating measures with departments, and support follow-up actions on findings from statutory auditors and regulators
- Report audit outcomes and remediation statuses to management and boards/committees; escalate critical issues promptly
- Maintain audit documentation quality and promote continuous learning and development within the internal audit team
- Enhance audit policies and technologies in coordination with group internal audit resources or external providers
Act as the primary contact for statutory auditors and regulators regarding internal audit matters
- Manage budgeting and resource planning to ensure continuity and effectiveness of the audit function
- Auditing of a recently acquired fintech research and development company, and related contactors

Head of Internal Audit Required Experience & Qualifications:
- Fluency in English and French are required; knowledge of German and/or Japanese is a plus, but not essential
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in internal audit or a similar role, with at least 4 years in a leadership position. Big 4 background is a plus
- University degree in finance, accounting, or audit (beneficial)
- System Engineering background and a strong understanding of various financial regulations and compliance (highly-desirable)
- Proven hands-on experience in implementing, evaluating, and improving business and IT-related controls (e.g. SDLC)
- Strong understanding of internal audit principles, with prior interaction with external auditors and regulators
- Experience in internet, e-commerce, banking, or fintech industries is highly preferred.
- Knowledge in key regulatory areas such as IT security, DORA, GDPR, AML-CFT, CSRD, IFRS is an advantage
- Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, ACCA, CPA, or similar are desirable.
-High IT literacy and experience with ERP, fintech platforms, BI, CAAT, and emerging technologies (e.g. AI)
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills across regional and international functions
- Strong desire to learn and a strong sense of ambition

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