Senior Manager Internal Audit

Senior Audit Manager – Europe (Frankfurt)

Internal Audit | Insurance | BaFin | EU Regulatory Focus

This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed and rapidly maturing Internal Audit function, playing a pivotal role in strengthening governance, customer outcomes, and control effectiveness across the Group.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Audit Manager, based in our Frankfurt office, with strong knowledge of the EU regulatory landscape, in‑depth expertise of BaFin requirements, and fluency in German and English (additional European languages are an advantage). Reporting into the Internal Audit Leadership team, you will oversee—and when needed, undertake—end‑to‑end, risk‑based audits across our European operations, with particular focus on:

• Germany (applicants MUST speak fluent German)
• Italy
• Spain
• Portugal

You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the region, supporting the Chief Internal Audit Officer in developing and delivering the European Internal Audit Plan. Expect regular engagement with Leadership Group members, European Management Board members, and involvement in developing board‑level reporting and committee materials.

This role is both strategic and hands‑on, offering broad exposure across the Group and the opportunity to influence the organisation’s risk culture and audit maturity.

Travel expected: ~20%

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk‑based audits, from scoping through to fieldwork, reporting and follow‑up.
• Present audit results to senior management and support them in developing robust action plans.
• Oversee and monitor remediation of audit issues.
• Contribute to the annual audit plan, including risk assessment inputs.
• Collaborate across the organisation to strengthen governance and control effectiveness.
• Drive continuous monitoring initiatives and promote improved audit practices.
• Coach, mentor, and support junior auditors.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and co‑source partners.
• Ensure compliance with the IIA Global Standards, BaFin MaGo, German Insurance Supervision Act, EIOPA System of Governance Guidelines, Solvency II, and emerging requirements.
• Provide expert insights on risks, controls, regulatory expectations, and operational efficiencies.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Proven experience delivering end‑to‑end audits within the insurance sector
• Strong expertise in BaFin and European regulatory environments
• Knowledge of DORA (advantage)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to engage confidently with senior leaders and board‑level audiences
• High analytical capability and attention to detail
• Experience with audit remediation, annual audit planning, and continuous monitoring
• Leadership qualities with capability to coach junior team members
• Fluency in German & English (additional EU languages welcome)

€115-120k base + bonus and benefits package

For more information, please email your CV to

Please note candidates must have right to work in Germany.