** Freelance opportunity **
** Temporary contract option available (Limit of 6 months)**
Schedule: 3-4 days onsite in Madrid
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 1 year plus extension
Industry: Banking
Role description: RESPONSIBILITIES
* Support planning and execution of audits as part of the Group Audit Plan
* Ensure timely completion of audit assignments, within budget and in line with audit standards and methodology
* Discuss and support discussion on identified weaknesses and shortcomings with auditees and recommend feasible and value-adding actions supporting effective remediation of risks
* Prepare clear and concise audit reports and follow-up on the implementation of the ‘agreed audit actions
* Work in interdisciplinary teams (i.e., integrated process audits, Data Analytics and other specialists)
* Use data analytics techniques in the audit assignments and provide support to the continuous risk assessment
* Monitor risk profile and developments within Information Technology and Information Security areas and contribute to the annual risk assessment
* Share best practices, contribute to audit process, and methodology improvements
* Stay actively informed on regulatory changes and bank internal developments
* Engage proactively with stakeholders, building relationship based on transparency and trust
* Support special tasks (e.g., ad hoc analysis and investigations)
* Support preparation of periodic reporting to Senior Management
YOUR PROFILE
* Degree in Information Technology or comparable qualification
* Minimum of 7 years professional experience in Audit, Risk Management, IT/IS or similar areas preferably within the financial industry
* Elevated understanding of IT methodologies, technologies (including cloud), cyber- and information security
* Innovative and service-oriented personality who is dedicated to deliver high quality work
* Flexible and committed team player with the ability to work independently in the execution of audit assignments
* Structured and goal-oriented work approach with strong analytical skills and experience in applying such skills to audit related questions. Experience with analytics tools (e.g. Tableau) is a plus
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Spanish and English, other European languages are considered an asset (e.g., German, French)
* Team player, fast learner, and an active listener with strong interpersonal communication skills
* Good knowledge of MS Office applications
* Willingness and ability to travel within Europe for a maximum of 4 weeks per year
* Audit related certifications such as CIA, CISA are considered an asset