Junior Consultant - Internal Audit
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Luxembourg
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Category
- Finance
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Master's degree or final-year student in Finance, Accounting, Audit, Business Administration, Economics, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
- Recent graduate or up to 1 year of relevant experience, including internships or apprenticeships in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or Financial Services.
- Strong interest in Internal Audit, corporate governance, risk management, and the financial services industry.
- Interest in developing knowledge of Luxembourg's financial regulatory environment, including CSSF requirements and relevant European regulations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a structured approach to work.
- Curiosity, willingness to learn, and motivation to develop technical and professional skills.
- Good interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to work effectively within a team.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Fluency in English is mandatory; French and/or German are strong assets.
- Interest in pursuing professional certifications such as the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification is considered an advantage.
Full description
Operating as an internationally integrated partnership in over 100 countries and territories, Forvis Mazars Group specialises in audit, tax and advisory services. The partnership draws on the expertise and cultural understanding of over 40,000 professionals across the globe to assist clients of all sizes at every stage in their development.
Our Internal Audit practice supports leading financial institutions in Luxembourg in strengthening their governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Within a fast-evolving regulatory and business environment, we assist Boards, Authorized Management, Audit Committees, and Heads of Internal Audit in assessing risks, enhancing internal control effectiveness, strengthening governance arrangements, and improving operational efficiency.
Join a dynamic and growing practice where innovation, collaboration, and professional excellence drive our ambition to become a leading Consulting & Advisory player in Luxembourg.
Your role
As a Junior Internal Auditor, you will join our Internal Audit team and contribute to a variety of audit and advisory engagements across the Luxembourg financial sector.
Working alongside experienced professionals, you will develop your technical expertise, gain hands-on experience, and progressively take on responsibilities in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the execution of Internal Audit engagements covering governance, risk management, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and operational processes.
- Assisting in the review of business processes and internal control frameworks within financial institutions, including banks, asset managers, ManCos, AIFMs, payment institutions, and PSFs.
- Participating in risk assessments, audit planning, process walkthroughs, and internal control testing under the supervision of experienced team members.
- Reviewing policies, procedures, and supporting documentation to assess compliance with internal requirements and applicable regulatory frameworks.
- Identifying potential risks and control weaknesses and assisting in the preparation of practical recommendations.
- Documenting audit work, preparing working papers, and contributing to the drafting of audit findings and reports.
- Supporting the follow-up of audit recommendations and remediation action plans.
- Developing an understanding of Luxembourg and European regulatory requirements, including CSSF regulations and circulars and relevant EBA and ESMA Guidelines.
- Collaborating with team members and client stakeholders to ensure the smooth delivery of audit engagements.