Lead IT Auditor

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 Lead IT Auditor to join their team.

Responsibilities:

• Managing audits and coaching a team of auditors;
• Planning, scoping, and conducting audits on IT applications and external service providers;
• Reporting and presenting insights and results of audits to Senior Management within and outside Group Audit;
• Assessing and reviewing the design and effectiveness of IT-related processes, such as identity & access management, the management of security incidents and vulnerabilities, the disaster recovery and business continuity management, logging and monitoring processes;
• Testing interfaces, including APIs;
• Analysing and auditing software development, test, and change processes, also in the context of agile work, CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud computing;
• Supporting the follow-up of corrective measures from internal and external audits;
• Participating in regular reporting to the board of managing directors and the supervisory board.

Requirements:

• Experience in an IT environment, such as an IT (lead) auditor, information security specialist, network engineer, system administrator, software developer, database administrator, technical support, enterprise architect, or similar role;
• Strong knowledge in IT-related areas and processes, such as software development, identity & access management, change and incident management, disaster recovery and business continuity management, vendor management, security logging and monitoring, and cloud computing.
• Experience in one major object-oriented programming language or scripting languages such as C++, C#, Java, Python, and PowerShell;
• Certifications such as CISA, ISO 27001, or similar would be considered a plus.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and frameworks (e.,g. ISO 2700x, NIST, EBA guidelines) as well as banking experienisare considered advantageous;
• Interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders;
• Management experience would be considered an advantage;
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities for clear articulation of ideas;
• Ability to uphold ethical judgment and integrity in all activities and compliance with regulations;
• Fluency in English – both written and spoken, and German would be considered an advantage.
• University degree or equivalent practical experience in the respective area;

What they offer:

• 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 of a new, just-starting Digital Technology Center;
• Friendly and supportive multicultural environment, open to new opinions and ideas.

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

All candidates will be treated in strict confidentiality.