Experienced Internal Auditor in Financial Services

Experienced Internal Auditor in Financial Services Join our team! Join our team! Who we Are At Grant Thornton Greece , we’re not just part of a global network of 76,000 professionals across 156 countries. We’re independent thinkers who prioritize quality, inclusion, and integrity to create a better, more personal experience for our clients and our team. Our mission? To deliver expertise in a way that goes beyond — Personal, Proactive, and Agile. We don’t predict the future here—we shape it. 🚀 Milestones WE are Proud of 🏆 Great Place to Work certified for four years running! 🌟 Best Workplaces Hellas for 2025 & 2026! 👩‍💼 Best Workplaces for Women for four consecutive years! ⭐ Best Workplace in Professional Services & Consulting for 2025 & 2026! 🌈 Proud members of the Diversity Charter Greece and certified with the SHARE Equality Label 🏠 Flexible way of Working (Hybrid) 🧠 Coaching & Counseling from Senior Professionals The role in detail Grant Thornton is committed to delivering value-driven, forward-thinking insights that strengthen our clients’ businesses. Within our Financial Services team, our Internal Audit professionals combine deep industry expertise with a strong focus on Corporate Governance, Operations, Compliance, and Risk Management. We’re looking for driven individuals who are passionate about risk management, internal controls, and process improvement — professionals who thrive in collaborative teams, uphold the highest ethical standards, and are dedicated to delivering exceptional client service while helping organizations achieve sustainable success. The key responsibilities of this role will include: Participating in a wide range of internal audit projects to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls with an emphasis on Corporate Governance, Operations, Compliance & Risk Management Planning, executing, and completing internal audits, assessment of controls, processes and activities related to Risk Management Working in teams of qualified and highly motivated professionals Interacting on a frequent basis with customers (high profile financial institutions) Delivering excellent client services within strict deadlines Working collaboratively with other lines of service and practice areas Maintain highest standards of business ethics Ensuring work is accurate and completed in a professional manner To be successful at this role you need the following (hard and soft skills): A minimum 5-year relevant professional experience in internal auditing, amongst others, Risk Management and Compliance functions, preferably in the banking sector or in an audit/consulting firm. A Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Auditing, Risk Management or related fields and a relevant professional certification such as CIA, CRMA, COSO_IC, COSO_ERM (completed or in progress). A financial services professional with high level of understanding and strong industry knowledge of Risk Management Policies and Procedures, dedicated to reach a top advisor role in the financial industry. Ability to manage multiple client engagements (including team management) and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Excellent command of the Greek and English language, both written and verbal Advanced skills in MS Office Strong project management and organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize Ability to handle information and sensitive matters professionally and confidentially What’s in it for You? At Grant Thornton Greece, we believe that great work deserves great rewards! Here’s what you can look forward to: 🌈 Diverse and inclusive workplace 🏋️‍♂️ Friendly, Dynamic Working environment 💰 Competitive Salary & Bonus 🩺 Insurance Program for all GT members 👩‍🏫 Fully funded Training & Professional Qualifications 🏖 Extra Days-off : August Freedays, Volunteering Days 🏃🏽‍♂️ Corporate Sports Teams (e.g., Running, Basketball, Volleyball) 🎁 Exclusive Discounts: Special offers and discounts for employees 🚗 Company Car (depending on job level) Ready to Go Beyond? If you're imagining a career that’s anything but ordinary, then Grant Thornton Greece is the place for you! We don’t just do business as usual—we go beyond. Ready to take that leap? Simply upload your up-to-date CV , hit "apply", and we’ll handle the rest! ✨ We are Grant Thornton . We go beyond business as usual, so you can too. #WelcomeToMore #GoBeyondWithUs Department Financial Services Role Internal Auditor in Financial Services Locations Athens Remote status Hybrid Contract type Full-time Seniority Senior Athens About Grant Thornton The Grant Thornton culture is one of our most valuable assets and has steered us in the right direction for more than 100 years. Today's world demands a culture that embraces change. We welcome fresh thinking and encourage people throughout the network to bring something new. We focus on creating physical and virtual environments that promote health and wellbeing; psychologically safe places where people can be themselves, able to speak out, challenge, contribute fully and expect to be treated with respect and fairness. Our open-minded culture leaves space for a diverse range of opinions that can challenge conventional thinking.