Group Internal Auditor

Flow Traders is looking for a Group Internal Auditor with a focus on Digital Assets to join our team in our Amsterdam this role you will report directly to the Global Head of Internal Audit and you will contribute to further building and strengthening the Internal Audit Function (IAF) within Flow Traders. The ideal candidate is a self-starter flexible and driven with a genuine interest in the financial markets. This is a unique opportunity to join a leading proprietary trading firm with an entrepreneurial and innovative culture at the heart of its business.

In this role you will support the Internal Audit team with broad operational and IT audit work within an international highly-regulated and rapidly changing technology driven environment. You will closely cooperate with the business and (occasionally) external service providers on audits. You will be working in a pivotal position in our listed company and observe how your work results in improvements.

What you will do

• Work closely together with the Global Head of Internal Audit and the other Group Internal Auditor(s) to fulfil the mission of the IAF: to enhance and protect value by providing risk-based and objective assurance advice and insight
• Pro-actively pursue relevant information from stakeholders
• Support in the execution of a variety of operational and IT audits including but not limited to corporate governance Trading Risk Compliance Operations Projects and IT processes & systems
• Create drafts of accurate and complete audit reports based on evidence-based investigation and testing
• Perform data analysis techniques to assist the IAF performing audit assignments and by translating data into recommendations for other functions to improve monitoring of risks and effectiveness of controls
• Determine document and present the root cause of audit issues and assist the organization by reviewing the action plans documented by the issue owners to ensure they fully address the root cause(s)
• Continuously look for improvements of the companys governance risk management and control processes
• Regularly follow-up on previous reported audit issues and interact with business representatives on how they can be most effectively addressed
• Understand and stay informed about relevant developments such as updated business and regulatory requirements both inside and outside the company

What you need to succeed

• Masters degree and ability/willingness to achieve further recognized professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) Or in the process of achieving professional qualification (RA/RC/RE)
• 2-6 years work experience showing progression in areas of responsibility ideally with exposure in Financial Services Sector
• Strong reporting skills with excellent attention to detail
• Be an independent self-starter eager to learn and focused on the task yet flexible and able to prioritize
• Decisiveness and ability to form and defend judgement
• Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to a variety of stakeholders and explain complex audit issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to see the bigger picture and translate the needs from the stakeholders into clear audit objectives
• Knowledge or understanding of our legal and regulatory environment
• Technology and data savvy; working experience with SQL and/or Python is a strong plus
• Familiarity with trading principles or knowledge of the digital assets industry is a strong plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Keen demonstratable interest in Financial Markets and Digital Assets required

Flow Traders does not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes and any other information identifying potential candidates submitted to any employee at Flow Traders via-email the Internet or directly without a valid and signed search agreement will be deemed free to contact by Flow Traders without any restrictions and no placement fee of any kind will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Flow Traders.