Head of Internal Audit | Leiter Interne Revision (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This senior leadership role involves heading the Internal Audit department, reporting directly to the Management Board, and acting as an internal supervisory body for the executive management. The Head of Internal Audit is responsible for establishing, developing, and leading the function, ensuring the independence and objectivity of all audit activities. Key responsibilities include creating and executing the annual audit plan, overseeing the internal control system (ICS), assessing risks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., MaRisk, BAIT). The role demands strong analytical skills, leadership capability, and the ability to clearly communicate findings and necessary improvements to the Board, supervisory bodies, and regulators (BaFin/Deutsche Bundesbank). This position is critical for safeguarding assets, ensuring economic efficiency of business processes, and promoting a strong control environment within the organization.