One of our clients is looking for an experienced Internal Auditor in Brussels.
A well-established financial institution with strong European backing is looking for an experienced Internal Auditor to strengthen its Internal Audit department in Belgium.
This position offers broad exposure across the organization and the opportunity to assess a wide variety of banking activities while contributing directly to the improvement of governance, risk management, and internal control processes.
As an Internal Auditor, you will participate in audit assignments covering multiple business lines and support functions within the bank.
Working closely with operational teams and management, you will evaluate processes, identify potential risks, and provide practical recommendations aimed at strengthening internal controls and operational efficiency.
The role combines analytical work, stakeholder interaction, and strategic insight within a collaborative audit environment.
Audit & Risk Assessment
* Conduct internal audit assignments across various banking activities and departments
* Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management frameworks
* Assess whether operational processes and controls are aligned with regulatory expectations and business objectives
Audit Execution
* Lead and coordinate audit missions through interviews, process walkthroughs, data analysis, and testing activities
* Identify control weaknesses, operational risks, and areas for improvement
* Ensure audit work is properly documented and supported
Reporting & Recommendations
* Draft clear and value-added audit reports summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations
* Present observations to management and relevant stakeholders
* Follow up on remediation plans and monitor implementation progress
Collaboration & Advisory
* Build constructive relationships with audited departments through a partnership-oriented approach
* Support business teams by sharing best practices and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
* Participate in the annual audit planning process
Experience & Education
* Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
* Minimum 5 years of experience within the banking or financial services sector
* Previous experience in internal audit, external audit, risk, compliance, or internal control functions
Technical Skills
* Strong understanding of banking operations, risk management, and internal control frameworks
* Good knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements applicable to the banking industry
* Experience leading or coordinating audit assignments is considered a strong asset
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Languages
* Fluent in both French and Dutch, written and spoken
Soft Skills
* Analytical and critical mindset
* Strong organizational and reporting skills
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
* High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail
* A competitive salary on the market ranging from 60k to 90k annually
* Extra benefits including company car, insurances, meal vouchers, ecovouchers, net allowance for home working
* A bonus compensating your efforts and individual performance up to 20%
* A challenging role with broad organizational exposure
* Dynamic and collaborative working environment
* Strong learning and career development opportunities
* Flexible and people-oriented company culture
* Opportunity to join a stable international banking group with long-term ambitions
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