Job Description

About Jefferies

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm. The firm provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and asset management services across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Jefferies is committed to building long-term relationships with clients and delivering differentiated insight, execution, and service.

Jefferies is seeking an Internal Audit (AVP) to join the Internal Audit team in Frankfurt. The role will support the planning and execution of audit engagements across the organization, helping to evaluate internal controls, identify risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards. This role involves collaborating closely with senior business stakeholders, contributing to high‑quality audit reports, and upholding a culture of integrity and accountability.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across Internal Audit, Compliance, Risk, Operations, Finance, Technology, and front-office business areas. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated audit professional to gain broad exposure to a global investment banking platform and contribute to a high-performing, collaborative control function.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Execution & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with the firm’s audit methodology, industry best practices, applicable regulations, and internal/external professional standards
• Developing audit scope and work programs independently by identifying potential risks and corresponding controls
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and identify control weaknesses
• Leading audits locally, participating globally (including IT Audits)

Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead and participate in walkthrough meetings and interviews with business stakeholders to gain a solid understanding of business processes
• Engage in ongoing discussions with stakeholders during audit engagements to communicate progress, issues, and concerns
• Develop a detailed understanding of the 1st line business activities, understand ongoing projects and regulatory background

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare clear and complete workpapers that demonstrate appropriate execution of audit procedures, including detailed lead sheets and documentation that supports conclusions and enables full re‑performance
• Assist in drafting audit reports and communicating audit results using appropriate business and technical language
• Generate meaningful and insightful audit observations that clearly explain significance, risk impact, and implications for risk management practices

Professional Conduct & Delivery

• Complete assigned work within established timelines while meeting audit objectives, standards, and regulatory expectations
• Build strong working relationships with peers and business partners while demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and inclusiveness
• Exhibit professional skepticism, sound judgment, and personal accountability throughout all phases of the audit process

Skills and experience

• Relevant experience in internal audit, preferably gained from within financial services. IT Audit experience would be beneficial, but not essential
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Law, Information Systems, or a related discipline
• An understanding of investment banking, capital markets, broker-dealer, or banking activities is preferred
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks, evaluate controls, and draw well-reasoned conclusions
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with audit management tools or data analytics applications is a plus
• Professional qualifications are desirable but not required

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Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.

At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.