About the Opportunity Job Type: Permanent Application Deadline: 31 March 2025 Job Description Title Manager/ Senior Manager Internal Audit Department FFB Internal Audit Location Kronberg Office, Germany Reports To Associate Director Internal Audit We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our Internal Audit team and feel like you’re part of something bigger. About your team : Internal Audit is an independent function that reports directly to the Management Board of FFB. Our mandate is to examine and critically evaluate the effectiveness of the Company’s internal controls and governance systems, as well as the adequacy of, and compliance with, regulatory obligations, internal strategies, policies, processes and reporting procedures. In addition, we help management and the Board to fulfil their oversight responsibilities through effective challenge to help them identify, assess and commercially manage the Company’s risk. Using a risk based methodology, our annual audit plan is developed in consultation with FFB management to include audits of specific business areas as well as thematic and emerging risks through participation in new initiatives and systems developments. Internal Audit staff have extensive experience in assurance functions and/or various business units and relevant professional qualifications. About your role : The role will report to the FFB Chief Auditor for Germany. The role of the Audit Manager/ Senior Manager is to deliver audit assignments as part of a wider team, to verify that business operations are effectively controlled and that risks are mitigated. You will be required to participate in the planning and execution of audit assignments in line with the FFB audit methodology, producing findings and draft reports for presentation to Senior Management. The role will be primarily be based in Kronberg, Germany. This is a great opportunity to build your career with FFB as the work carried out in Internal Audit provides experience of all areas of the organisation and exposure to senior management whilst allowing you to be seen to help improve controls over key risks in the business. The audit team is small and hence you may work alone, under the direction of the audit lead or in small groups. Key Responsibilities Work under the guidance of the Audit Lead to execute planned audits, including preparation of audit scope coverage and work papers, and managing the completion of the audit within the given timeframe and in line with audit methodology. Document audit testing using best practices and form conclusions based on the outcome of the testing. Identify areas in need of improvement and assist business in development of an action plan. Support Audit lead in preparation of audit reports and liaise with department heads to obtain management agreement and responses. Engage with business stakeholders for validation and timely closure of audit findings. Engage with business stakeholders for relationship management and material projects. Support audit coverage for outsourced activities to third party suppliers, assess audit and control reports and drafting conclusions Support in preparation of periodic reports/dashboards for various forums including executive committees, board meetings etc. Contribute to the maintenance of the audit universe including periodic risk assessments. Continuously develop your own technical, commercial and personal skills. About you : Good knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of auditing Knowledge of risks and controls associated with products across banking and financial services Knowledge of relevant banking regulation (eg. KWG, CRR, MaRisk, BAIT) and up to date knowledge of how to implement regulatory requirements related to outsourcing relationships Ability to work effectively in a team Ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels Ability to build strong relationships and influence senior stakeholders Good analytical and problem-solving skills, delivery focus with an ability to work to tight deadlines Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Good report writing and presentation skills Good experience in operational and technology integrated audits Native or close native level of German and fluent in English Feel rewarded : For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team. For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com. For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.