Copenhagen, Denmark
About the job
We are looking for a colleague to join our Saxo Group Internal Audit (GIA) team.
GIA is responsible for carrying out risk-based operational audits across Saxo Bank and its subsidiaries. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, GIA is the third line of defence and provides assurance on the effectiveness of risk management, processes and controls.
We are looking for a new colleague to join our team covering Financial Crime/AML across the Saxo Bank Group and covering a range of operational and regulatory audits of Saxo’s UK subsidiary. The position is physically based out of Copenhagen.
You will become part of a dynamic, ambitious and, at the same time, an informal and pleasant working environment. We will commit to helping you grow professionally and at Saxo you will get plenty of opportunities for career advancement while working with the best colleagues within the space of Internal Audit.
Responsibilities
As an Internal Auditor in Saxo, you will be working in a team of experienced auditors and you will, among others, be responsible for:
Designing risk-based audit programs for several areas of the organisation.
Carrying out audit work to evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management and control processes.
Developing recommendations to strengthen controls and address risks.
Presenting audit findings and prepare written reports for stakeholders.
Following up on recommendations to ensure that risks identified are addressed.
To be successful in this role, we are looking for a colleague with the following competencies:
You take pride in delivering high quality work.
You are able to analyse business processes to gain in-depth understanding and identify shortcomings.
You have attention to detail, and you understand how to effectively communicate your findings to relevant stakeholders.
Your profile
As a person you are known for your professionalism, integrity and trustworthiness. You are collaborative by nature but, where necessary, you are willing to challenge the status quo in a constructive manner. While you are detail-oriented, you are able to see through complexity and summarise issues clearly and concisely.
The ideal candidate has +5 years working experience from an audit or a compliance function.
It is a plus if you have experience with UK Financial Regulation and/or Anti Money Laundering/Financial Crime.
Furthermore, you are proficient in English, both verbally and written.
We get curious people invested in the world
When you work at Saxo, you become a Saxonian and part of a purpose-driven organisation, where good ideas are always taken seriously, and where you can make a true impact. We are invested in your development, and you can expect a robust career from day one when you join Saxo – no matter which role you take on.
You will join 2,500 other ambitious colleagues across 15 countries and become part of an international organisation. Working in Saxo, you will get to meet colleagues from many different cultures and backgrounds, and you should know that we value diversity and inclusion and see it as a genuine source of strength to drive growth, foster innovation and position us for long-term success.
We encourage an open feedback culture and supportive team environments enabling employees to grow and fulfil their career aspirations.
When you bring passion, curiosity, drive and team spirit, your learning journey will be dynamic and your career opportunities in Saxo will be immense.
At Saxo we don’t just offer a job – we offer an opportunity to invest in your future!
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At Saxo we believe that when you invest, you unlock a new curiosity for the world around you.
Discovering an intuitive desire within to actively learn, explore, and ask questions, you will engage with new companies, new communities, maybe even new countries. You could call this an appetite or passion for new knowledge and skills. We call it curiosity. Ultimately everything we do as a company is focused on getting curious people invested in the world by giving our clients more ways to make more of their money.
We began in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1992 with a clear vision: to make the global financial markets accessible for more people. In 1998, we launched one of the first online trading platforms in Europe, providing professional-grade tools and easy access to global financial markets for anyone who wanted to invest.
Today we are a well-capitalised Danish (EU) bank with top capital ratios and positive rating from S&P, trusted by over 1.2 million clients. As an international award-winning investment firm for investors and traders who are serious about investing, our clients enjoy regulated and reliable access to over 71,000 financial instruments on our industry-leading platforms. Keeping our headquarters in our beloved Denmark, we have expanded our reach to having more than 70 nationalities employed in offices in 14 countries.
We are proud of our Scandinavian heritage and we are committed to the values of trust, fairness, and security. We believe this gives our clients the confidence to be adventurous and curious.
Curiosity can lead you to places you never could have imagined. When you invest, you stimulate the mind, you see new perspectives, and you broaden your horizons. Personal transformation is inevitable as you develop a sincere interest and curiosity for not only the world, but also for others.
At Saxo our greatest hope is for everyone to become engaged, to feel empowered, and to Be Invested.