Job Description Our client is a dynamic Investment Bank based in Frankfurt, specialising in Investment Banking, Equities, and Fixed Income sales and trading. It operates within a global financial group, combining strong regulatory oversight with an agile, high-performance culture. They are seeking an experienced Head of Internal Audit to lead and enhance their audit function. In this role, you will oversee and execute audit strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement across risk management and control processes. Head of Internal Audit – Investment Banking Frankfurt Your responsibilities: Oversee the execution of audit work while maintaining compliance with audit methodology, quality standards, and regulatory expectations. Directly manage the auditable universe, including Front Office (Fixed Income, Equities, Investment Banking), Corporate Support (Finance, Operations), IT, Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, and Regulatory Reporting. Ensure timely completion of audits and delivery of high-quality reports in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements. Supervise a team member and coordinate work assignments across a matrixed audit team, providing coaching and development opportunities. Collaborate with Internal Audit teams to ensure comprehensive risk coverage and assessment of controls. Evaluate and recommend improvements to global risk management, control frameworks, and governance processes. Monitor and report on control issues, verifying the effectiveness of corrective actions taken by management. Maintain expert knowledge of German and European regulatory requirements (e.g., MaRisk, BAIT, DORA) and their impact on internal audit functions. Represent Internal Audit on local committees and governance forums, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Build strong relationships with stakeholders and uphold a culture of integrity, professional skepticism, and accountability. Your profile: A minimum of 10 years of experience in the financial services industry, with significant Internal Audit expertise. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; relevant certifications (CPA, CIA, Chartered Accountant) are preferred. Strong understanding of German and European regulatory frameworks, including MaRisk, BAIT, and DORA. Proven experience evaluating operational business functions in a multi-jurisdictional financial services firm. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills, with the ability to work both independently and within a team. Excellent communication skills in both German and English. Familiarity with data analytics and visualization tools such as Excel, Access, Alteryx, or Power BI. Could this be the right opportunity for you? Please do not hesitate to send your CV to David Kitzinger at david.kitzingerandersonwise.com to be considered for this recruitment process. Your application will be treated with the utmost discretion. When using our services, our clients require that we introduce candidates already in possession of a valid Luxembourg work permit. If this is not your case, we regret to inform you we will not be able to consider your application. We take your privacy as our utmost concern, and we manage your data with highest degree of confidentiality. Before applying to any of our opportunities, we invite you to read our privacy policy, available on our website. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply