Internal Auditor

Job Description

Internal Auditor | Societe Generale

The Tone:
This is a full-time hybrid role at BDK, a subsidiary of Societe Generale, located in Hamburg, Germany. BDK operates as the second-largest independent automotive bank in Germany, driving the future of mobility through innovative financial, leasing, insurance, and digital service products. This role is crucial in ensuring robust governance, internal controls, and risk management systems, directly contributing to the company’s commitment to stability and compliance.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Hamburg, Germany

• Team: Part of an Internal Audit team, supporting the Head of Internal Audit and collaborating with Group Audit.
• Mission: To independently plan and conduct process- and risk-oriented audits, evaluate governance and control systems, and continuously enhance audit methodologies.
• Tech Stack: SAS, R, Python, IDEA, MS Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit Execution: Independently plan and execute process- and risk-oriented internal audits, sometimes leading these efforts or collaborating with the Group Audit function.
• System Assessment: Evaluate the design and effectiveness of governance, internal control, and risk management systems within the organization.
• Reporting & Presentation: Clearly and precisely document audit results, assessments, and recommendations in audit reports, then present these findings to the management of the audited departments.
• Follow-up & Advice: Monitor the implementation of agreed-upon measures and advise management and specialist departments on process and workflow optimization.
• Method Development: Actively contribute to the further development of existing audit methodologies and participate in continuous monitoring, risk assessments, and internal initiatives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Completed university degree in Business Administration, Business Informatics, Business Mathematics, Law, or a related field.
• Experience: Several years of professional experience in Risk Management, Compliance, or Audit within Financial Services, an auditing firm, or a management consultancy.
• Skills: Fundamental knowledge of relevant legal and supervisory norms, excellent German and English language proficiency, strong analytical abilities with a structured working approach, diligence, integrity, and proficient use of MS Office with a basic understanding of IT and data protection requirements.
• Bonus: Familiarity with tool-based data analysis (e.g., SAS, R, Python, IDEA) or a strong affinity for data analysis, and relevant certifications (e.g., CIA, CISA, DIIR) either already obtained or planned for development.