Head of Internal Audit

Head of Internal Audit

iBanFirst

Brussels, Belgium

What will you do?

As Head of Internal Audit, you will lead the Internal Audit function and act as the Third Line of Defence, providing independent assurance to senior management and governance bodies on the effectiveness of iBanFirst’s governance, risk management, internal control, and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Key responsibilities:

Audit Planning & Execution

• Develop and annually review the risk-based internal audit plan across the group, incorporating input from key internal and external stakeholders;
• Execute internal audit engagements for the non-IT scope in line with the approved audit plan and internal audit standards;
• Produce high-quality audit reports with clear findings and actionable recommendations.

Oversight & Monitoring

• Oversee and monitor the performance of outsourced IT internal audits;
• Track and monitor the implementation of audit recommendations across the organization;
• Ensure audit activities are aligned with regulatory expectations, particularly those of the National Bank of Belgium.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Periodically present audit results, key risks, and remediation progress to senior management, ExCo and the Board of Directors;
• Coordinate and collaborate with external auditors and the NBB when required;
• Build trusted relationships across all business functions – acting as a constructive and credible voice on governance and control matters.

What do you bring?

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in internal or external audit;
• Background in financial services, banking, or a regulated fintech environment – experience with AML and financial crime topics is a strong asset;
• Demonstrated experience as the responsible for the internal audit function is a plus.

Must-have skills

• Fully autonomous and self-directed – you don’t need a mentor or a team to deliver; you take ownership and drive your own agenda;
• Comfortable working independently – you enjoy the depth and focus that comes with being a one-person function;
• Excellent written communication – you write clear, structured, impactful audit reports in English;
• Confident presenter – you confidently and clearly present findings to ExCo and Board members; credible and composed in high-stakes settings;
• Proactive and transparent – you flag issues early, communicate openly, and don’t hold back;
• Highly organized and rigorous – you follow through on commitments, track recommendations, and manage your own planning with discipline;
• Critical and analytical mindset – you dig into documents and data, ask the right questions, and form well-grounded conclusions;
• Fluent in English (required); French or Dutch strongly preferred.

Nice to have

• CIA certification (Certified Internal Auditor) – or genuine willingness to obtain it;
• Experience in a fast-growing start-up/scale-up environment;
• Familiarity with the National Bank of Belgium’s regulatory expectations.