Bitpanda is hiring a Senior Specialist, Internal Audit in Legal & Compliance & Risk — Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Vienna, Vienna, Austria. The overview below is synthesized from the employer posting on job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io: factual requirements and scope are preserved, but prose is rewritten with editorial context. Verify details and apply via the employer link.
Who we are
We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future.
Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry.
Your mission
Your mission is to support the establishment of an internal audit function within the DACH region. You will assist in transitioning outsourced audits in-house, ensuring they align with the values and standards of the organisation.
What you’ll do
Day-to-day scope for the Senior Specialist, Internal Audit as described in the posting:
- Support the development of an audit strategy for the Group, focusing on optimising processes within the DACH region.
- Assist in implementing audit initiatives across the DACH region, working closely with cross-functional teams to meet audit objectives.
- Contribute to refining the audit approach by collaborating with first and second lines of defence, helping to identify and address potential risks.
- Participate in product development initiatives by providing insights and audit-related recommendations to support informed decision-making.
Who you are
Experience and skills the team lists as required:
- Holds a degree in Law, Business Administration, or a comparable field, and is certified or actively pursuing a relevant certification (e.g., CIA).
- 3 -5 years of professional audit experience, ideally within the financial industry, demonstrating a detail-oriented approach across diverse settings.
- Regulatory Understanding: good understanding of EU regulatory frameworks (MiCAR, MiFID II, PSD2, EMoney, AML, GDPR)
- Proficient in both German and English, enabling effective communication and collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
- Based in Germany or Austria (with 60% worktime in Vienna), and exhibits a proactive, solution-oriented, and collaborative team-player approach.
What’s in it for you
- Flexibility to work where you thrive – Enjoy the freedom of our Hybrid working model, combining onsite collaboration and remote work, with an additional 25 days per year to work from a city or country of your choice.
- Reward for your impact – Receive a competitive total compensation package aligned with Bitpanda’s pay-for-impact policy, including participation in our stock option plan.
- Support for your mental wellbeing – Access confidential coaching, counselling, and mental health resources whenever you need them through OpenUP.
- Time to recharge – On top of your standard annual leave, prioritise your wellbeing in 2027 with 3 additional days of paid time off to rest, reset, and recharge, available once you’ve been with us for 6 months.
- Continuous learning and growth – Grow your skills and stay ahead in your career with unlimited access to Udemy’s library of online courses at your own pace.
- Exclusive perks and rewards – Enjoy discounts, rewards, and perks from partners worldwide across lifestyle, wellness, tech, and travel.
- Support during life milestones – Take advantage of up to 8 additional weeks of gender-neutral new parent leave to welcome and bond with your new addition to the family.
- Fuel and focus on-site – Pandas in Vienna, Bucharest, Barcelona, and Berlin can enjoy free onsite dining, with freshly prepared lunches and snacks to keep you fueled and focused all day long.
- Recognition for your contributions – Celebrate milestones and achievements with recognition and rewards for your Tenure at Bitpanda.
- Show your Bitpanda pride – Access exclusive Bitpanda-branded merchandise and gear to represent.
- Connect and celebrate with your team – Join unforgettable company events, from our Winter Party in Vienna to gatherings worldwide, fostering fun, connection, and celebration
.…and even more location-specific benefits designed to make life at Bitpanda even more rewarding wherever you are.
Above all, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey towards being Europe’s future #1 investment platform.
Bitpanda is committed to fostering a fair and equal environment based on trust and mutual respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
* These benefits may be adjusted at Bitpanda’s discretion and do not apply to our internships and exceptions to our Hybrid Working policy apply to teams with shift schedules or for folks whose roles require them to be in-office (think: Workplaces team or IT).