Senior Auditor
Luxembourg Senior Audit & Controls
At a glance
Senior Audit & Controls role at Fa Eqai Saasfaprod1. Luxembourg.
Pay not stated Audit & Controls salary
RoleAudit & Controls
SenioritySenior
LocationLuxembourg
PostedSep 22, 2026
Role brief
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Plan and complete audits from scoping through reporting, using ASD methods and internal audit standards
- Assess controls and test for weaknesses across private banking, wealth, asset management and fund activities
- Write English reports for senior leaders that explain findings, causes, risks and agreed corrective actions
- Discuss ratings and remediation with management, then track significant recommendations and escalate delays
- Join special reviews and investigations, and coordinate audit work with colleagues across the global team
What you bring
- At least five years auditing in a Big Four firm or a major European private bank's internal audit team
- Internal audit experience in private banking, wealth or asset management, funds, including portfolio management
- Strong knowledge of CSSF rules for the relevant financial activities and professional internal audit standards
- Excellent spoken and written English, with the ability to explain complex issues to senior audiences
Who this fits
This senior role suits an auditor who can assess complex controls, communicate findings to senior management and work across a global audit team. You should be willing to travel mainly in Europe for up to about twenty percent of working time. French is an advantage.
From the employer
Key responsibilities
- Manage individual audit assignments end-to-end (planning, fieldwork, reporting), delivering high-quality findings and recommendations in line with ASD methodology and internal auditing standards.
- Develop risk-based audit plans for assigned entities and corporate departments/divisions, defining scope, objectives and testing strategies aligned to Group policies and CSSF regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls across private banking, wealth management, asset management and fund business activities, including AML and KYC aspects.
- Identify control weaknesses, instances of non-compliance with regulations or internal policies, and propose clear, actionable recommendations.
- Apply sound audit techniques, perform testing and analysis, and document work and conclusions in line with ASD quality standards.
- Review controls designed to ensure compliance with policies, plans, procedures and business objectives, highlighting control gaps and residual risks.
- Draft clear, well-structured audit findings and formal audit reports in English for senior stakeholders, including issues, root causes, risk implications and agreed management actions.
- Discuss audit findings with Management in private banking and support functions, ensuring alignment on issues, risk ratings and remediation plans.
- Coordinate and interact with members of the ASD audit team globally, sharing knowledge and supporting group-wide initiatives.
- Follow up on the implementation status of significant audit recommendations, monitoring progress and escalating delays where necessary.
- Participate in ad hoc investigations or special reviews requested by the Audit Committee and Management.
- Undertake audit assignments outside Luxembourg (generally 2-week trips in Europe), providing cross-border audit coverage (up to approx. 20% travel).
- At least 5 years’ audit experience in a Big 4 environment or in the internal audit function of major European private banks.
- Solid experience in internal audit of private banking, wealth management, asset management and fund business, including portfolio management activities.
- Strong knowledge of CSSF regulations applicable to private banking, wealth management, asset management and fund business.
- Sound understanding of internal auditing professional standards, guidelines and procedures.
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills and French is an advantage
- Willingness and flexibility to travel up to approximately 20% of working time, mainly in Europe.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, able to interpret complex information and identify control weaknesses and improvement opportunities.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt style to senior management and global colleagues.
- Team-oriented mindset, positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills, able to build effective relationships with senior management and ASD team members globally.
Experience
- At least 5 years’ audit experience in a Big 4 environment or in the internal audit function of major European private banks.
- Solid experience in internal audit of private banking, wealth management, asset management and fund business, including portfolio management activities.
- Strong knowledge of CSSF regulations applicable to private banking, wealth management, asset management and fund business.
- Sound understanding of internal auditing professional standards, guidelines and procedures.
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills and French is an advantage
- Willingness and flexibility to travel up to approximately 20% of working time, mainly in Europe.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, able to interpret complex information and identify control weaknesses and improvement opportunities.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt style to senior management and global colleagues.
- Team-oriented mindset, positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills, able to build effective relationships with senior management and ASD team members globally.