Internal Audit Managers, Estonia, Poland or Finland

We are looking for Internal Audit Managers to join our Group Internal Audit’s (GIA) where we together will create the future of banking audit. This is an opportunity for you to be part of a great and skilled team focusing on auditing most important processes in a bank. This is an exciting time for you to join us and impact Nordea’s risk culture.

At Nordea, we’re committed to being a partner our customers and society can count on. Compliance and integrity go hand in hand. Joining us means you’ll have an impact on how we do banking – today and tomorrow. So, bring your ideas, skills and unique background. With us, you’ll be in good company with plenty of opportunities to collaborate, grow and make your mark on something bigger. 

About this opportunity

GIA is an independent unit, commissioned by the Nordea Board. As Internal Audit Manager, you will contribute to the execution of GIA’s strategy. Your main role will be to lead and participate in audits to assess Nordea’s governance, risk management and control processes and contribute to the delivery of GIA’s project portfolio.

What you’ll be doing:

• Plan and execute audit projects and follow up on previous audit findings in accordance with GIA's methodology, as a audit project leader or a team member
• Build and maintain a network of relevant stakeholders within Nordea
• Support in ad-hoc or regular tasks, e.g. the update of the risk assessment and annual audit plan, and share knowledge within your area of expertise
• Clarify expectations, follow up and provide coaching and feedback to other team members
• Work with GIA colleagues across teams and countries in a truly global network

We are looking for dedicated and experienced Internal Audit Managers with profound knowledge and  understanding of the related risks and controls in the following areas:

• Information Technology and Security
• Financial Crime
• Model Risk
• Data analytics
• Credits/Credit risk
• Banking operations or credit back office/ loan services
• Large Corporates, Institutions & Investment Banking
• Compliance, Legal & Governance
• Personal Banking

You will be reporting to the Head of Audit of respective area. The role will not entail line responsibility for managing staff though leadership skills are required as lead auditor.

The roles are based in Estonia, Poland or Finland

Who you are

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in being at our best – and that we imagine you share with us.

To make an impact as Internal Audit Manager, you are a flexible team player who is able to work both independently and in cooperation with others, with the drive to achieve high quality deliveries. You have an analytical and structured way of working and you apply sound judgement in your work. You are self-driven and proactively drive improvements to the audit approach and audit coverage.

Your profile and background:

• Audit experience is preferable.
• Excellent knowledge of the respective area and associated risks and controls.
• University degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Information Technology or related fields
• Experience with or appetite for data analytics are welcome.
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Fluency in any of the Nordic languages is an advantage
• Strong collaborative skills and strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with senior professionals.
• Strong project management skills.
• High ethical standards with demonstrated integrity, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to think critically and be pragmatic in order to effectively challenge the control environment.
• Respect for other people’s knowledge and professionalism, but also courage to question where you find something might be missing.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)certification or similar, or willingness to attain one.

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

Please submit your application no later than 15 August, 2020