Head of Group Internal Audit (f/m/x) in Wien

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Die vollständige Stellenbeschreibung enthält alle damit verbundenen Fähigkeiten, Vorerfahrungen und Qualifikationen, die von den Bewerbern erwartet werden. 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