Internal Auditor – Focus on Banking Control & IT

Gunter Arlt

Internal Auditor examining IT-based banking processes and governance frameworks. Strengthening internal control systems in a hybrid working environment in Germany.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeKöln • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €85,000 - €120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk-oriented audits of IT-supported banking processes, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and internal control systems. Proficient in analyzing complex IT and business processes while effectively communicating findings to management and stakeholders.

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Risk-Oriented AuditsRegulatory Compliance (KWG, MaRisk, CRR, CRD)Internal Audit ExperienceAnalytical SkillsKnowledge of Banking Sector

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Hard Skills

IT SecurityRisk ConsultingAudit MethodologiesGovernance Framework DevelopmentData-Driven Audit ApproachesBank Steering ProcessesAudit ReportingCOBITITILISO 27001

Soft Skills

Strong Analytical SkillsConfident Communication in GermanStructured Working StyleIndependent Working StyleQuality-Oriented Working Style

Industry Keywords

Banking SectorFinancial SectorRisk ProcessesAudit ProcessesGovernance Structures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform risk-oriented audits of IT-supported banking processes, control systems and governance structures
Analyze complex IT and business processes
Assess security architectures and the interfaces between business units and IT
Take regulatory requirements into account (KWG, MaRisk, CRR, CRD)
Strengthen internal control systems
Further develop the documented governance framework
Prepare clear, meaningful audit reports and present them to management and business units
Promote modern audit methodologies and data-driven audit approaches
Implement regulatory reporting requirements
Provide subject-matter support for our clients in product management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree with a focus on IT, a scientific discipline, or business/economics
Several years of experience in internal audit, external auditing, or IT security / risk consulting
Knowledge of the banking or financial sector
Solid knowledge of bank steering, risk and audit processes (MaRisk, KWG, CRR, ICAAP)
Ideally familiar with COBIT, ITIL or ISO 27001
Strong analytical skills and a good understanding of models and methodologies
Experienced in conducting interviews, performing audits and reporting
Structured, independent and quality-oriented working style
Confident communication in German

Benefits

Comp & perks

Challenging role with significant scope for initiative
Agile collaboration in an interdisciplinary environment
Comprehensive onboarding for a rapid start
Individual development opportunities
Flexible working with up to 80% remote work
Up to 15 days remote work from other European countries
Modern office in central Cologne
Deutschlandticket (public transport pass) as JobTicket
Bike leasing
Childcare subsidy
Company pension scheme
Urban Sports Club