Head of Internal Audit

About Raisin Bank

As part of the Raisin family, Raisin Bank combines the best of both worlds: the experience and security of a bank, with the flexibility and innovation of a start-up. Our team is just as diverse as our partners. If you are looking for a dynamic environment in which you can play to your strengths and develop further, then you have come to the right place

Founded in 1973, our dynamic and innovative service bank has a full banking licence and brings the decades of experience of an established German credit institution to the table. In processing both loan portfolios and receivables of selected borrowers, it combines performance strength and competent advice with efficient solutions. Since 2019, the bank has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raisin and has been operating under the name Raisin Bank AG since August 2019.

Team

Reporting functionally to the Board. The Head of Internal Audit executes Raisin Bank’s internal audit activities and provides independent opinions and advice on the efficiency, adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control system. The Head of Internal Audit works within the framework of the Internal Audit Charter and ensures that the Internal Audit function of Raisin Bank complies with the standards of the IDW and the DE and EU regulatory framework.

Your Responsibilities
- Preparation and implementation of risk-oriented multi-year planning and deriving for the annual audit plan
- Delivery of audit assignments as per the annual plan and scope or ad-hoc requests
- Responsibility for the design and implementation of audit procedures in Raisin Bank and monitoring of compliance with the audit plan
- Staffing of audit area with internal and external resources
- Management of internal resources
- Management and collaboration with external experts performing outsourced Internal Audit functions for specific areas
- Independent development of recommendations to improve the effectiveness of controls and the efficiency of key business processes
- Carrying out special audits, analyses and special projects as and when required
- approaches to improve internal audit processes and enhance quality
- Managing relationships within the organization and/or external parties
- Provide independent advisory to business, project, working groups and governance committees
- Responsible for quality assurance in outsourcing (related to internal audit)
- Innovative and agile mindset to support shaping the (digital) internal audit of the future

The position includes coverage of entire audit universe of Raisin Bank with a strong focus on:

- Information Technology, Information Security and Business Continuity
- Operational Risk Management (including IT Risk)
- Anti-Money Laundering
- Operational Resilience
- Organizational set-up, processes and internal controls
- Digital Businesses & Channels

**Some of the key deliverables are**:

- Delivering the annual plan for audit coverage;
- Managing relationship with key stakeholders e.g. Heads of Function/Department and Third Parties (e.g. Auditor)
- Supporting on-going tracking, validation and closure of audit issues and associated action plans
- Providing independent advisory to business, project and governance committees
- Continuous audit process improvement on methodology, practices and supporting technology and coordinating:

- Audit approach for scoping, testing, issues and reports to support audit coverage of Raisin Bank in driving consistency and quality
- Building and maintaining audit programs / risk and control matrices

Your Profile
- Auditing in at least 3 areas listed below:

- Information Technology (including cloud)
- Information Security and Business Continuity Management
- Operational Risk Management (including IT Risks)
- Anti-Money Laundering
- Strong understanding of Banking/Financial Services, Corporate Governance and the 3 lines of defense model
- Excellent spoken and written German and English language skills
- Experience with risk-based auditing techniques
- Thorough understanding of Banking/Financial Services products and services and related risks and controls
- Familiar with the regulatory environment under which banks are operating
- Familiar with industry best practices and control frameworks
- University Degree in Technology, Information Security or Risk Management preferred
- Post-graduation desirable
- Professional Qualification in auditing, technology, information security or risk management is expected
- Minimum 6 years of Audit/Assurance experience in, Banking/Financial Services
- Proven experience in the identification and assessment of risks and controls
- Familiarity with and exposure to different audit methodologies
- Development and delivery of presentations to senior management and board members
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work proactively
- Hands-on attitude and open to work in a highly dynamic environment
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
- Strong judgment and decis