Senior Manager - Technology Audit

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About The Opportunity

Job Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: 31 December 2025

Title: Senior Manager Technology Audit

Department: FFB Internal Audit

Location: Kronberg Office, Germany

Reports To: Head of Internal Audit

Level: Associate Director

We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our Internal Audit team and feel like you’re part of something bigger.

About Your Team

Internal Audit is an independent function that reports directly to the Management Board of FFB. Our mandate is to examine and critically evaluate the effectiveness of the Company’s internal controls and governance systems, as well as the adequacy of, and compliance with, regulatory obligations, internal strategies, policies, processes and reporting procedures. In addition, we help management and the Board to fulfil their oversight responsibilities through effective challenge to help them identify, assess and commercially manage the Company’s risk. Using a risk based methodology, our annual audit plan is developed in consultation with FFB management to include audits of specific business areas as well as thematic and emerging risks through participation in new initiatives and systems developments. Internal Audit staff have extensive experience in assurance functions and/or various business units and relevant professional qualifications.

About Your Role

The Associate Director Technology Audit will report directly to the FFB Chief Auditor for Germany. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for delivering technology-focused audit assignments, ensuring that applications and infrastructure are effectively controlled and that associated risks are mitigated. You will take a leading role in planning and executing audit assignments in accordance with the FFB audit methodology, producing insightful findings and comprehensive audit reports for presentation to Senior Management.

Based primarily in Germany, this position offers a unique opportunity to advance your career with FFB. Your work in Internal Audit will provide you with invaluable experience across all areas of the organization and significant exposure to senior management, showcasing your ability to enhance controls over key business risks. Due to the small size of the audit team, you may work independently or within small groups, offering a diverse and dynamic work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Take over the role of Technology Audit Lead to execute planned audits, including preparation of audit scope coverage and work papers, and managing the completion of the audit within the given timeframe and in line with audit methodology.
• Lead the audit team to document audit testing using best practices and form conclusions based on the outcome of the testing, including the identification of areas in need of improvement and assisting Technology in the development of an action plan.
• Liaise with department heads to obtain management agreement and responses.
• Oversee team engagement with business stakeholders for validation and timely closure of audit findings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on long‑term technology projects, including new initiatives, systems development, and product launches.
• Take responsibility for audit coverage for outsourced activities to technology third‑party suppliers, assess audit and control reports and drafting conclusions.
• Support the Head of Internal Audit in preparing periodic reports/dashboards for various forums, including executive committees and board meetings.
• Support the Head of Internal Audit for the maintenance of the audit universe including periodic risk assessments.
• Continuously develop your own technical, commercial, and personal skills, as well as those of the technology auditor team members.

About You

• Proven experience in leading a team.
• Extensive IT professional/Info Sec or IT auditing experience.
• Experience in systems development and/or delivery projects.
• An IT Audit, Internal Audit, IT security/risk management qualification or certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CISM, CISSP.
• Proficiency in auditing one or more of the following: operating systems, databases, networks, applications and cloud services.
• Ability to utilize data analytics tools.
• Knowledge of relevant banking regulations (e.g., KWG, CRR, MaRisk, BAIT) and current understanding of implementing regulatory requirements related to outsourcing relationships.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate clearly and concisely at all levels.
• Capability to build strong relationships and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a focus on delivery and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in report writing and presentation.
• Extensive experience in operational and technology‑integrated audits.
• Native or close native level of German.
• Fluent in English.

Feel Rewarded

For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team. For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.

Please note we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates, regardless of background, religion, sexual orientation or identity. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive and contribute with their unique skills.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Banking

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