Head of Group Internal Audit (f/m/x)
At Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI), Group Internal Audit plays a vital role in strengthening governance, risk awareness and effective decision-making across RBI and the wider Group. As Head of Group Internal Audit, you will act as Chief Audit Executive and lead an independent, risk-based and digitally enabled audit function. With a direct reporting line to the CEO and a strong functional reporting line to the Chair of the Audit Committee, you will provide assurance, advice, insight and foresight to the Board of Management, Supervisory Board and Audit Committee, while shaping the quality, independence and impact of audit activities across the RBI Group. A key focus will be to leverage digitalisation, data-driven approaches and emerging technologies to enhance audit effectiveness and strengthen the strategic impact of Group Internal Audit.
Your Responsibilities
-
Take overall responsibility for the internal audit function of RBI AG, including branches, Group audit activities across entities of RBI Group, and the internal audit function for selected Austrian subsidiaries on an SLA basis.
-
Ensure an independent, high-quality and risk-oriented audit function that enables the Board of Management, Supervisory Board and Audit Committee to fulfil their monitoring and oversight responsibilities.
-
Set the vision, strategy and priorities for Group Internal Audit, including audit planning, methodology, quality assurance and the continuous development of standards, tools and processes.
-
Harmonise audit standards across the Group, support local internal audit functions and promote cooperation, knowledge sharing and best-practice exchange across RBI and its network units.
-
Lead a sizeable audit organisation with 6 direct reports and 64 indirect reports and with a strong functional reporting line for 17 Local Audit Heads (RBI Network Banks and other subsidiaries), by fostering a culture of integrity, objectivity, professional excellence, empowerment and continuous learning across the Group’s audit community.
-
Ensure the quality, correctness and impact of audit reports, including the assessment of significance of findings, alignment with auditees and follow-up on agreed measures.
-
Report audit results, significant findings and the effectiveness of the audit function to the Board of Management, individual Board members, the Supervisory Board Chairperson and the Audit Committee.
-
Act as key contact person for supervisory authorities and external auditors on internal audit matters, ensuring that regulatory expectations are met while safeguarding the independence of the audit function.
-
Drive the integration of advanced technologies, including AI, automation and data analytics, to raise significant efficiencies, enhance audit effectiveness, strengthen insight generation and ensure that audit methodologies remain fit for emerging digital business models and technology-related risks.
Required Qualifications and Experience
-
University degree in business administration, economics, finance, law, audit or a comparable field; an international audit certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or comparable professional education, certification or credentials is expected.
-
Extensive senior leadership experience in internal audit within an international banking environment, ideally including at least 10 years in internal bank audit and 5 years of management responsibility in an internationally operating bank.
-
Comprehensive theoretical and practical expertise in internal audit and banking, including at least three years of relevant experience in the same company or in a company with a comparable business model, as required for the function.
-
Sound understanding of Global Internal Audit Standards and leading audit practices, with the ability to translate regulatory and professional expectations into effective audit strategy, methodology, planning, stakeholder communication and quality management.
-
Strong expertise in banking regulation and governance, including relevant Austrian and European frameworks such as BWG, CRD/CRR and related supervisory requirements and ECB/FMA expectations.
-
Personal and professional suitability for a key function holder role in line with BWG/FMA Fit & Proper expectations and the relevant requirements under § 42 BWG in conjunction with § 5 para. 1 nos. 6 and 7 BWG, including the required banking expertise and experience, objective and independent judgement, and the absence of circumstances that could impair the objective perception of the internal audit function.
-
Proven ability to provide independent, objective and well-balanced judgement to senior stakeholders, including executive management, supervisory bodies, regulators and external auditors.
-
Excellent analytical, communication, presentation and conflict-resolution skills, combined with discretion, integrity, resilience and the ability to act with confidence in complex stakeholder environments.
-
Excellent written and spoken German and English are required. Willingness to travel within the RBI Group is expected.
-
Strong understanding of emerging technologies and digital transformation trends in banking, including AI, machine learning and robotic process automation, with the ability to assess related risks, controls and efficiency potential within an audit environment.
Additional Qualifications and Strengths
-
Experience in recruiting, developing, training and empowering internal auditors and senior audit leaders, with a proven ability to build audit competencies and a high-performing, independent audit organisation.
-
Strong understanding of banking business models, products and risks across corporate, investment, retail, treasury, lending, payments, leasing, risk management, compliance, accounting, reporting and IT-related areas.
-
Additional languages, especially CEE languages, are an advantage.
What You Can Expect
-
The opportunity to shape the audit agenda for a leading international banking group and make a tangible impact by strengthening trust, transparency, sound governance, risk prevention and regulatory confidence across RBI Group.
-
A highly visible B-1 leadership role with a direct reporting line to the CEO and strong interaction with the Board of Management, Supervisory Board and Audit Committee.
-
A broad leadership mandate covering audit strategy, Group-wide standards, stakeholder management and the continued development of a high-performing audit organisation with a multinational team.
RBI Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, ethnicity, race or colour, national origin, religion, political or other opinion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
Please submit your application, including a cover letter, by EOB on 7 October 2026.
|
If you have questions regarding our application process, feel free to check out our FAQ or our page for international applicants.
Your contact: Romana Holcik |
 |
Your benefits at one sight:
Join a team that values your well-being and professional development, offering a variety of benefits to support your success.
