Our client — a leading player in the financial services sector — is seeking to engage a freelance Senior Internal Auditor with deep expertise in Financial Risk Management (FRM) for a high-priority assignment within their Group Internal Audit Function.
This is a hands-on, high-impact Interim Management role , well-suited for an experienced professional who can add immediate value , navigate complex regulatory landscapes, and operate confidently across business, risk, and control functions.
Key Responsibilities
You will be at the forefront of assessing and enhancing our financial risk governance and controls, with responsibilities including :
Stay ahead of the curve by tracking new projects, regulatory changes, emerging risks, and incidents, and updating the audit universe accordingly—including priority and risk-level scoring.
Design and maintain risk-based audit cycles and programs tailored to financial risk topics (ICAAP, ILAAP, IRRBB, Treasury / ALM, etc.), ensuring adequate coverage and relevance.
Lead FRM audit engagements from scoping and planning to fieldwork, reporting, and debriefing, in both local and groupwide contexts. Liaise effectively with business owners, executive management, and control functions.
Guide and support internal auditors participating in groupwide FRM reviews or covering FRM themes within broader business process audits.
Promote FRM knowledge within the audit community by delivering trainings, creating awareness, and fostering a shared understanding of risk drivers and control expectations.
Ensure timely implementation of agreed recommendations and action plans, contributing to lasting improvements in risk management.
Serve as a trusted advisor on strategic risk and business initiatives and engage proactively with senior stakeholders including the Audit Committee, regulators, and control functions.
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Senior Auditor • Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium