Vice President - IT Auditor - Banking (gn)

Vice President - IT Auditor (gn)

For our client, a leading global universal bank with its European headquarters in Frankfurt, we are currently looking for a Vice President - IT Audit (gn) to strengthen the team

Purpose of the job

The role is responsible for managing and delivering independent assurance over the IT control environment across multiple legal entities and regional operations. It oversees the planning, execution and reporting of IT audit assignments as Auditor in Charge (AIC), ensuring audits are conducted in accordance with internal audit standards and regulatory expectations. Furthermore, the position combines audit leadership with strong expertise in IT risk management and control assessment to evaluate infrastructure, applications and outsourced IT functions, while supporting senior management and audit committees through comprehensive reporting, risk identification and assurance activities.

Tasks

• Preparation of audit planning materials to ensure key risks and internal controls are appropriately covered, providing assurance to Boards, management and relevant stakeholders, including regulators
• Supervision of audit team activities, including review of work performed, and provision of guidance and support to ensure quality delivery
• Definition of audit scope and testing approach focused on key risk areas, in alignment with audit leadership, while contributing subject-matter expertise
• Drafting of audit findings that are factually accurate, clearly structured and include actionable recommendations for review by audit management
• Presentation and communication of audit issues to senior stakeholders, requiring strong communication skills, resilience and the ability to handle challenge professionally
• Preparation of final audit reports summarizing both strengths and control weaknesses in the internal control environment

Requirements

• 8–12 years of experience in internal audit with a focus on IT audits in financial services or other regulated industries
• Strong understanding of IT governance and control frameworks, including COBIT, IT general controls and cybersecurity principles
• Good knowledge of regulatory requirements impacting IT and operational resilience, including DORA and GDPR
• Experience in assessing technology risks across infrastructure, applications and third-party providers, including the design of audit testing procedures
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience in identifying control gaps and applying data analytics within audit activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven track record in leading IT audit engagements, coordinating teams and managing multiple priorities effectively
• Relevant professional qualifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC or equivalent certifications are considered advantageous