Are you passionate about leading and developing Swedbank’s Internal Audit function?

In Swedbank you have the opportunity to:

• Help to enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice and insight;
• Take an active part in the continuous improvement of governance, risk management and internal control in Swedbank;
• Taking Internal Audit to the next level and drive digitalization and the usage of data analytics and automation techniques;
• Lead the team of internal auditors, develop and help them succeed within their areas of responsibility;
• Analyze and assess risks and internal controls. Conduct and document the Continuous and Annual Risk Assessment and Audit Plan;
• Oversee the ongoing activities and fulfilment of the Audit Plan;
• Prepare quarterly reports and communicate audit results to the Management Board, Audit Committee and Council;
• Interact with national and international regulators, supervisors and external auditors;
• Get a good overview and understanding of Swedbank's overall governance, risk management and internal control.
  

What is needed in this role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Business Administration and/or Economics, or a related field;
• CIA certification;
• Demonstrated experience from working in similar positions in the financial industry;
• Experience from a managerial position or role of leading, developing and motivating other people;
• Extensive audit experience. Strong knowledge of regulatory and internal control framework. Strong commitment to professional auditing standards (IPPF, including the Code of Ethics);
• Deep knowledge of the regulatory environment in the financial industry;
• Understanding of work in projects;
• Very good interpersonal skills; being curious, courageous, maintaining high integrity as well as an adaptable mindset;
• Good analytical skills, a strategic mindset;
• Be a team player supporting the audit team;
• Strong communication skills in both oral and written English/Estonian, being able to communicate with top management and auditees; 
• Excellent report writing skills in English;
• Ability to handle tight deadlines, to be able to support the audit team with proper planning of audit work and securing timely deliveries of the audit plan.

With us, you can experience:

• Personal and professional growth through self-leadership and continuous development.
• Meaningful work that positively impacts our workplace, our customers, and society.
• An open and collaborative culture that encourages cross-functional teamwork and provides networking opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive environment that promotes a balanced and sustainable work-life, with flexible working conditions when suitable for the role.
• Benefits such as our share based reward program Eken, company pension plan, employee offer for banking products, health insurance.

" Join our team and...

be a part of an international team of professionals, who are jointly delivering challenging projects, maximizing customer value and increasing Swedbank’s competitive advantage." Eva Kuzmickiene, your future leader

Please note that this is a temporary position for parental leave replacement, with the possibility of moving to permanent contract in the future.

We look forward to your application at 11.03.2025 the latest.

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If you are to be employed in Estonia, please note that the salary offered for this position ranges from 6,500–9,700 € gross i.e. before taxes. Read more here!

Swedbank does not discriminate anybody based on gender, age, sexual orientation or sexual identity, ethnicity, religion or disability – everybody is welcome.