Head of Audit IT Applications & IT Risk Management

For a client of ours – a leading corporate bank in Germany and Europe, offering tailored solutions for corporate and institutional clients- we are looking for a Head of IT Audit to join their international team.

Responsibilities:

• Leading a team of auditors and lead auditors focused on IT applications, ICT providers, and third-party risk management;
• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment;
• Identifying skill gaps and implementing training programs to enhance team capabilities;
• Providing guidance and support to team members to foster professional growth;
• Monitoring and evaluating team performance to ensure continuous improvement;
• Implementing effective communication strategies to keep the team aligned and motivated.
• Identifying and recruiting top talent to build a high-performing audit team;
• Overseeing and advising auditors in conducting internal and external audits;
• Enhancing the risk culture across the organization through active audit engagements.
• Developing, reconciling, and implementing a strategic audit plan that aligns with organizational goals and regulatory requirements;
• Ensuring efficient and effective allocation and utilization of audit resources;
• Supporting the follow-up and timely completion of corrective measures from internal and external audits.

Requirements:

• Professional experience in an IT environment, such as an IT auditor, information security officer/manager, enterprise architect, network engineer, or similar role;
• Strong leadership and team management skills;
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and frameworks (e.g., ISO 2700x, NIST, EBA guidelines)
• Solid knowledge in IT-related areas, such as identity & access management, service management, cloud computing, disaster recovery management, business continuity management (BCM), vendor management, security logging and monitoring, and API development;
• Experience in providing audit support, including interactions with external regulators;
• Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CIA, CCSK, CCAK, or similar are advantageous.
• Ability to uphold ethical judgment and integrity in all activities and compliance with regulations;
• Fluency in English and German – both written and spoken;
• University degree or equivalent practical experience in the respective area;
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

In return, the company offers:

• Good work-life balance, including 25 days annual paid leave (increasing with 1 day per year up to 31 in total), flexible working hours, and work-from-home and work from abroad opportunities;
• Luxury package of additional health and dental insurance;
• Food vouchers for 128 BGN monthly;
• 6 additional annual days off for exceptional circumstances;
• Employee assistance program for psychological, financial, and legal consultations;
• Multisport card;
• Annual contribution of 300 BGN net per child for a summer camp/school/kindergarten for children up to the age of 15;
• Possibilities for building career-advancing skills by covering training/certification courses and conferences based on individual learning and development needs, and access to an online learning platform.
• Opportunities for long-term professional development in a stable, 150-year-old company while contributing to the vision and mission of a new organizational unit;
• Friendly and supportive multicultural environment, open to new opinions and ideas.

If this position looks appealing to you, do not hesitate to send us a CV.

All candidates will be treated in strict confidentiality.