Senior Internal Audit Specialist

Mission  

Performs IT, operational or compliance audits in accordance with audit guidelines to identify control weaknesses, exceptions to operating procedures and standards, identify reasons for their occurrence and provide recommendations to improve the control environment. 

About the team 

Join a team of experienced auditors dedicated to strengthening ING’s control environment and supporting sustainable growth. We work closely with stakeholders across the bank, combining analytical thinking, professional judgment, and a collaborative mindset to identify risks, drive improvements, and deliver meaningful impact. The team values integrity, continuous learning, and open communication while providing opportunities to grow your expertise across a wide range of banking and technology topics. 

Your day to day 

• Perform audit engagements as per the Corporate Audit Services (CAS) Manual, other relevant ING policies and procedures and international internal auditing standards (IIA). 

• Participate in the risk assessment that leads to drafting of audit planning documents and ensure the clarity of the presentation of activity flows, risks and controls in the audited processes. 

• Perform audit tests in accordance with the CAS manual and international audit standards, obtain sufficient and adequate evidence, prepare documented working papers. 

• Formulate clear and concise conclusions for the executed tests, discuss and agree their factual accuracy with relevant stakeholders. 

• Coordinate audit teams, manage available resources and monitor progress of audit engagements. 

• Draft audit issues that describe structural control gaps and assist management in formulating ‘SMART’ actions to address the identified weaknesses. 

• Draft audit reports considering the target audience by having a focused, structured and value adding wording. 

• Participate in monitoring and validation of the closure of actions and issues. 

• Ensure that all deliverables are executed in the agreed timeframes and time-budgets. 

• Maintain your professional independence and objectivity but support business in preventing material risks to impact the activity. 

• Develop your skills and behaviors by performing relevant trainings and certifications. 

What you bring to the team 

• Relevant internal or external audit experience (at least 6 years), additional relevant banking experience, preferably in risk management areas is a plus. 

• Good knowledge of financial services laws and regulations, understanding of the local and global financial systems. 

• Basic understanding of IT related controls (eg. User Access Management, IT Governance) and risk management principles. 

• Relevant audit certifications (CIA, ACCA, CISA) last exam or completely certified. 

• Data analytics capabilities: Microsoft Excel proficient user. Microsoft/Oracle SQL knowledge or KNIME knowledge is a plus. 

• GenAI prompting fluency (M365 Copilot). 

• English speaking and writing at advanced level. 

• University degree in business or other relevant area. 

• Self-starter, pro-active, showing integrity and independence; discipline, energy and determination. 

What we offer 

• Impactful work in a fun and collaborative environment. 

• Open-concept offices designed for both team work and relaxation. 

• Corporate events and social gatherings. 

• Hybrid way of working with flexible working schedule and short week options. 

• Monthly budget on Benefit platform. 

• Extra annual leave days depending on the total length of working experience. 

• Growth opportunities through upskilling/ reskilling programs and a variety of learning and development platforms: ING Learning Centre, Udemy, Bookster, as well as through trainings and certifications. 

• Possibility to access Internal roles, International Short-Term Assignments or Long-Term Assignments. 

• Context to make an impact through Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility projects. 

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How to Apply 

Click “Apply” on our careers site and submit your application through Workday. We’re excited to meet you! 

Discover ING Bank Romania 

ING believes in a world where everyone has the right to grow and progress in their own way. We express this in our global tagline, “do your thing”. Perhaps more than in any other large company, we extend our belief in the power of autonomy to our own people. But there’s a catch. In return for great freedom, we expect people to do great things for our customers, our stakeholders, and ING at large. 

To work here is to be surrounded by people who are energetic, ambitious, friendly and respectful: talented specialists who take the responsibility and autonomy to make great things happen. We stay curious, thrive on change, and seek new and better ways to make it happen. Active in Romania for more than 30 years, ING Bank pioneered and challenged the local banking industry. Technology and innovation are at the core of what we do, making our products relevant for our customers’ lives and businesses. 

ING Bank Romania is the only bank with an organic growth within the top 10 local banks by assets, without acquisitions of client portfolios or other banks. ING Bank Romania is an universal bank with more than 2 million customers from three business segments: individuals (retail), SME and Mid-Corporate companies and Wholesale Banking. 

Join us!