Internal Auditor (ESCB/IO)

Remote | Frankfurt

Organization: ECB - European Central Bank
Location: Remote | Frankfurt
Grade: Mid level - F/G - Only Open to EU Nationals
Occupational Groups:
- Accounting (Audit, Controlling)
- Banking and Finance
- Internal audit, Investigation and Inspection
Closing Date: 2025-07-07

General Information

Type of contract Short-term contract, which may be extended to up to 36 months subject to individual performance and organisational needs

Contract end date 31.07.2026

Who can apply? EU nationals working for national central banks of the ESCB, international governmental organisations or other employers performing central banking or banking supervision tasks within the framework of the Eurosystem

Salary F/G (bracket 1 - step 1) full time monthly net salary: €7,296 plus benefits, for further information see what we offer.

Role specialisation Audit – Banking Supervision and Finance

Working time Full time

Place of work Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Closing date 07.07.2025

Your team

You will be part of Audit Missions Division 2 in the Directorate Internal Audit. Our Directorate has around 60 staff members and provides independent and objective assurance services, as well as advisory services, under the direct responsibility of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB). The Division is responsible for auditing topics related to banking supervision, as well as statistics and information technology.

In your role as Internal Auditor, you will be part of a small, dynamic and multicultural team providing independent and objective assurance services designed to add value and to improve operations in the banking supervisory domain. The team works closely with the Directorates General responsible for banking supervision and with the internal audit functions of the national authorities that are part of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM).

The ECB is an inclusive employer and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. We encourage you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics.

Your role

As an Internal Auditor you will:

provide auditing services and advice on managing risk by performing audits and issuing independent, objective opinions on governance, risk management and control processes, as well as recommendations for improving operations in areas related to banking supervision;
plan audits, develop audit programmes and the associated audit procedures and carry out the related fieldwork;
test and evaluate controls in a risk-based manner, assess risks and draft and present audit reports;
perform follow-up work on audits by assessing whether recommendations have been adequately implemented;
build trust and good working relationships, and collaborate closely with ECB business areas and with the internal audit functions of national competent authorities and national designated authorities in the context of the SSM;
examine issues critically and objectively from an informed, balanced and risk-based perspective before making recommendations or reaching conclusions.

This position offers you excellent opportunities to gain an inside view of the workings of the ECB and the SSM. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential:

a master’s degree or equivalent in finance, business administration, financial economics, financial regulation or another relevant field (see How you can join us for details on degree equivalences);
in addition to the above, a minimum of five years’ professional experience of auditing in the field of banking supervision or as a banking supervisor (e.g. performing direct or horizontal supervision of credit institutions);
a good understanding of the SSM regulatory framework and processes (e.g. how the Supervisory Examination Programme, Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process and internal model assessments are carried out);
strong analytical and presentation skills, including the ability to simplify issues, identify root causes, provide new insights and recommend risk mitigation measures;
a proven ability to present complex facts in a clear and concise manner;
an advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Desired:

relevant professional qualifications (e.g. in banking supervision, as a chartered accountant, certified internal auditor, chartered financial analyst or financial risk manager).

You engage collaboratively with others. You pursue team goals and learn willingly from other people’s diverse perspectives. You signal any need for change by explaining it and proposing alternative solutions. You analyse complex information effectively and can evaluate different views to arrive at solutions. You know and anticipate stakeholder needs.

You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe. You are motivated to be part of our team and to develop and use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.

Further information

The contract offered will be short-term ESCB/IO, the appointment being for 12 months as of the exact starting date of the selected person, extendable to up to 36 months. Candidates must have a contract of employment with their home institution for a period of at least one year beyond the duration of the ECB contract being offered

For additional information on this specific vacancy, you can speak to the hiring manager, Martin Dressler, on +49 (0)171 2956556 between 10:00 and 12:00 on 24 June 2025.

Application and selection process

The recruitment process for this position will be conducted remotely. It will include a written exercise and an interview.

If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list (see step 4 of How we hire), from which you might be considered for similar positions within the ECB.

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