Internal Auditor

Are you passionate about Internal Audit and contributing to sustainable improvement? Are you knowledgeable in risk management within financial industry? Then this position is the right one for you Group Internal Audit is playing a crucial role not only as a 3rd line of defence control function, but also as a trusted advisor for the business. We are now looking for a colleague who can contribute and take lead in audits relating to Swedbank’s Group Functions. In Swedbank you have the opportunity to: - Conduct comprehensive audits with focus on processes belonging to Swedbank’s Group Functions, hence Group Risk, Group Compliance, Group Treasury, Group Finance, Group Legal and Group HR and areas such as credit, market and ESG risk, capital, liquidity, recovery & resolution, financial, regulatory & sustainability reporting, HR and internal governance - Assess if governance, risk management and control processes meet regulatory requirements within the audited areas - Write audit reports, agree findings and mitigating actions to enable the Bank to mitigate identified risks effectively - Communicate audit results, maintain active relations with senior management in Swedbank and share GIA’s insight in governance, risk management and internal control activities - Follow-up implementation of agreed actions - Provide input to annual and continuous risk assessment, planning and quarterly reporting - Through audit engagements, assist senior management in identifying sustainable improvements towards transforming the Bank and helping it to reach its strategic goals - Work cross-functional between teams with different complementary competences and skills, which is how we constantly get to learn new things and develop - Take an active part in the continuous improvement of the Audit Processes and GIAs operations, including the usage of data analytics and automation techniques. - Coordinate with other internal assurance providers and external auditors. What is needed in this role: - A deep understanding in several areas, complemented with a reasonable understanding in some of the areas under responsibility of the Group Functions team - Demonstrated experience (minimum 5 years) from working in similar positions in the financial industry - Very good interpersonal skills; being curious, courageous, maintaining high integrity as well as an adaptable mindset. - Very good capacity to see the big picture and think holistically but complemented with the capacity to consider details - Good analytical skills, a strategic mindset with strong business acumen - Be a team player with a service mindset - Strong communication skills in English both oral and written, being able to communicate with top management and auditees - Excellent report writing skills in English - Ability to handle tight deadlines, to be able to support the audit team with proper planning of audit work and securing timely deliveries of the audit plan - Master’s degree in business administration and/or economics or a related field. - Preferable a holder of relevant certifications, such as CIA, CISA, CFSA and SwedSec With us, you can experience: - Personal and professional growth through self-leadership and continuous development. - Meaningful work that positively impacts our workplace, our customers, and society. - An open and collaborative culture that encourages cross-functional teamwork and provides networking opportunities. - A supportive and inclusive environment that promotes a balanced and sustainable work-life, with flexible working conditions when suitable for the role. - Benefits such as our share based reward program Eken, company pension plan, employee offer for banking products, health insurance. "Join our team and... be a part of a department with experienced colleagues with deep knowledge of different aspects of the Swedbank. Group Internal Audit (GIA) is a valuable tool for the Board of Directors and the Group Executive Committee in the fulfilment of strategy and goals, but also when it comes to strengthen the internal control, risk management and organisational governance. GIA consists of ~70 employees in all our home markets Sweden, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Our responsibilities cover all areas of Swedbank including audit activities in our branches in New York, Shanghai, Norway, and Finland. Our mission is to enhance and protect organisational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice and insight. Our vision is to be a trusted advisor and to be the most attractive audit function in our home markets. We contribute to the Group’s achievement of the Strategic Direction by evaluating and improving the effectiveness of the organisation’s governance, risk management and internal control and in doing so promoting a sound and sustainable control environment and risk culture within the Group.”– Johanna Eschner, your future leader We look forward to receiving your application by 08.01.2026. Location: Sundbyberg Recruiting manager: Johanna Eschner, johanna.eschner@swedbank.se We want to inform you that the recruitment process may be delayed due to Christmas holidays. We have made our choice regarding recruitment media and therefore kindly decline contact with ad sellers or sellers of other recruitment services. Swedbank does not discriminate anybody based on gender, age, sexual orientation or sexual identity, ethnicity, religion or disability – everybody is welcome. #LI-SW1 #LI-Hybrid