Internal Audit Manager – Financial services

As Internal Audit Manager (EU), you will own and deliver end‑to‑end audits across the region, shape the Internal Audit plan, and provide senior leadership with decision‑ready insights. Operating in an investor‑backed environment, you will strengthen the control framework around complex, technology‑enabled financial services (including digital assets) and ensure alignment with EU regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead risk‑based audits end‑to‑end (scoping, planning, fieldwork, reporting, remediation follow‑up).
• Translate findings into pragmatic, value‑adding recommendations and track implementation.
• Assess control effectiveness across governance, risk management, and compliance in line with IIA Standards and EU regulation.
• Contribute to methodology/tooling improvements and data‑driven audit techniques.
• Perform targeted spot checks and ad‑hoc reviews in fast‑moving risk areas.
• Maintain strong regulatory awareness (e.g., MiCAR, AMLD, GDPR, ESG reporting frameworks) and sector‑specific guidance from ESMA/EBA/competent authorities.
• Coordinate with external auditors on financial statement audits, compliance audits, SOC 1 & SOC 2, etc.

Projects & Change Agenda

• Shape and deliver a multi‑year Internal Audit plan aligned to investor priorities and the EU control landscape.
• Enhance audit methodology, leverage analytics, and drive continuous improvement in assurance quality.
• Support regulatory readiness and change programmes (e.g., MiCAR implementation, AMLD enhancements, data privacy uplift).
• Strengthen audit coverage of complex operating models (settlement/custody/markets; cybersecurity; financial risk).

Reporting Lines & Stakeholders

• Reports to the Director of Internal Audit.
• High exposure to CFO, General Counsel, Compliance, Risk, Engineering/Product leaders, and country leadership.
• Regular engagement with external auditors and, as required, regulators/competent authorities.
• Visible role with the potential to present to senior leadership and investor stakeholders.

What is the ideal profile

• 5-7 years’ Internal or External Audit experience, ideally with Big 4 training in the EU.
• Recent experience within a regulated financial services environment in Amsterdam.
• Strong knowledge of EU frameworks (MiCAR, AMLD), and relevant guidance (ESMA, EBA), plus GDPR/ESG considerations.

What is in it for you

• Annual salary: €110.000 – €125.000 (incl holiday allowance) + 5/15% bonus
• Equity scheme available
• 33 holidays
• 12,5% pension (100% employer paid)
• Very hybrid – expected to be able to come to the office when the role requires it.

Interviews are scheduled over the coming weeks, so do not hesitate to get in touch if you are interested in receiving the full job brief.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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