Deputy Head of IG Hub Central & Eastern Europe (all genders) in BNP Paribas 

In Frankfurt, we are looking for you to join us in a full-time or part-time, permanent position as Deputy Head of IG Hub Central & Eastern Europe (all genders) 

within BNP Paribas Inspection Générale, Hub Central & Eastern Europe (Hub CEE). 

Do you want to be part of the Third Line of Defense and protect one of the largest system relevant European banks? Are you looking for a multicultural and diverse team that supports you from day one? How about a new challenge to grow and explore your full potential? If your answer is “YES!”, then it’s a match! 

As Deputy Head of Hub CEE, you will contribute to the Group Audit activities in 10+ countries across all BNP Paribas Operating Divisions. With our dynamic team of approximately 70 auditors, we cover an audit universe of more than 90 legal entities in major European cities from A(thens) to Z(urich). 

We are looking for a versatile Audit Manager to lead a dynamic team of audit professionals across multiple locations. In this position, you will be responsible for the audit coverage of all activities within the geographical perimeter of the Hub and for the supervision of audit assignments adhering to professional audit practices while incorporating data analytics techniques and agile audit methods. The Deputy Head of Hub CEE is an integral member of the Hub’s Management Team and will work closely with the Head of Hub to ensure value adding audit assurance and to drive the strategic direction of the Hub and the continuous development of the team.

BNP Paribas – Who we are: 

How do you imagine working at a bank? Probably not like this: at BNP Paribas, everyone is on first-name terms and we wear the clothes we feel good in. We live diversity, team spirit and sustainability. At BNP Paribas, you will find a secure job, plenty of space for your ideas and a suitable professional solution for your individual life situation. Your potential is limitless - and so are your development opportunities. We don't give empty promises, we convince with action: we - that's around 183,000 employees in 63 countries. We are the leading bank in the European Union. We are the "World’s Best Bank for Sustainable Finance 2023" (Euromoney). We are Top Employer 2024. We are: The Bank for a Changing World.

BNP Paribas: 

At BNP Paribas, everyone is on first-name terms, and we wear the clothes we feel good in. We live diversity, team spirit and sustainability. At BNP Paribas, you will find a secure job, plenty of space for your ideas and a suitable professional solution for your individual life situation. We are: The Bank for a Changing World. We - that's around 178,000 employees in 64 countries.

Tasks & Responsibilities: What awaits you

• Leading a team of (Senior) Auditors and Audit Managers across different locations of the Hub which includes the hierarchical responsibility
• Ensuring the audit coverage of all entities and activities within the allocated Business Lines of BNP Paribas within the geographical perimeter of the Hub
• Supervising audit assignments according to the International Internal Audit (IIA) standards while guiding and coaching the Heads of Assignment and the team
• Supervising allocated Expertise Lines within the Hub and develop related audit excellence
• Representing Hub CEE in Committees and vis-à-vis External Auditors and Regulators
• Establishing and maintaining constructive relationships with key stakeholders such as Management of entities within the Hub’s perimeter, relevant regional Management, and Inspection Générale Head office contacts
• Actively bringing forward proposals to foster the Hub's organizational and process evolution and drive the implementation of targeted projects

Expertise & Soft Skills: What you offer

• Team-oriented, highly proactive and self-organized working style 
• Readiness to travel across Central & Eastern Europe and willingness to work in an international environment
• Dynamic leadership with a hands-on approach: effectively managing and developing your team of audit professionals while emphasizing on value adding and risk-based audit execution
• Efficient, problem-solving attitude, result-oriented way of working, and interdisciplinary thinking 
• Interested in exploring future trends of auditing, such as agile methodologies, data analytics, etc. and keen on sharing your ideas pro-actively
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Audit, Finance, Business Engineering, Law or similar
• 8+ years’ working experience in the financial industry including roles relevant to this position (e.g., Business or Audit Manager or Head of Assignment)
• Solid knowledge and experience in Corporate and Institutional Business and Security Services
• Leadership experience
• Strong risk awareness and a keen eye for control processes
• Strong analytical skills, quality assurance techniques and ability to synthetize
• Identifying solution-oriented approaches for informed decision-making
• Very strong communication and C-level proven negotiation skills, ability to connect, establish and build relationships
• Relevant professional certificates preferred (e.g. CIA, CISA, CFE, etc.)
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written; additional languages such as German or French are a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge, in particular Excel, PowerBI and PowerPoint

You don’t meet every criterion? No problem, you are more than welcome to apply anyway. It is important for us that you can develop and grow in this position.

Diversity is a strength for us. We are convinced of the numerous advantages of diverse perspectives, experiences and competencies. Our aim is therefore to select candidates in an unbiasedly and open-mindedly: Your CV should contain information on your education and work experience - that's all we need. You can find out more about our D&I commitment here.

 Benefits: What we offer you

• 30 days' holiday and additional special leave days
• Work in the office and from home
• A wide range of opportunities for your development, such as internal and external training, talent development programmes and (inter)national career prospects within the BNP Paribas Group
• Allowances for Job Ticket Deutschland, car & bicycle leasing
• Company pension scheme with BVV (insurance association of the banking industry in Germany)
• Employee Assistance Program: Professional support and great offers for your private and family life from benefitatwork and voiio 
• Insurance cover via Group accident insurance and survivors' insurance
• A wide range of offers for your health, such as access to over 6,000 sports and health facilities with EGYM Wellpass

Do you want to shape a changing world?

Apply now, in only 5 minutes.

Please send us your application documents exclusively via our online portal. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications by email or on paper for the protection of your data.

Your contact person is Sina Adamus – we are on first-name terms.

If you have any questions, please send an email to recruiting.germany@bnpparibas.com