This position is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and requires regular office presence. The EIB offers you the opportunity to live and work in a truly international and multi-cultural environment. We also offer relocation support.

The EIB, the European Union’s bank, is seeking to recruit for its Management Committee (MC) – Internal Audit Department (IA) – Internal Audit – EIF and IT Division (EIF&IT) – Internal Audit IT Unit (IA-IT) at its headquarters in Luxembourg, a (Senior) IT Internal Auditor*.

This is a full-time position at grade 5/6 for which the EIB offers a permanent contract.

*internal benchmark: (Senior) Officer Internal Audit

Panel interviews are anticipated from May 2024 onwards.

Purpose

Internal Audit is looking for a seasoned IT and Data Analytics specialist to join the Internal Audit IT Unit. You will assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the EIB Group internal control and contribute to the development of IA use of Data Analytics.

The diverse Internal Audit team consists of individuals with a wide range of professional backgrounds, adhering to guiding principles of teamwork, strong professional ethics and high commitment.

You will join a growing and dynamic team of IT and Data Analytics experts that not only cover the standard IT processes but also contribute to the delivery of business audit assignments, which allow them to acquire a very good understanding of EIB Group business activities and processes.

Operating Network

The Internal Audit Department (IA) is responsible for internal audit services in both the EIB and EIF. It is composed of two divisions and five units. One division covers the activities of the EIF and Information Technology across both EIB and EIF while the second covers the activities of the EIB. While team members are allocated to individual units, the Department functions as a pool of resources that can be allocated to specific assignments across the Group.

You will report to the Head of Internal Audit IT Unit that is part of the EIF and Information Technology Division. You will have regular contact with colleagues in the Department and in other Directorates throughout the EIB Group.

Accountabilities

• Plan and conduct audit missions, provide independent appraisal, report on the findings and recommendations for corrective actions and/or improvements.
• Data Analytics (i.e., transform business requirements into data requirements, perform data querying and manipulation, prepare and clean data, dashboarding, etc…)
• Develop, improve and implement Internal Audit processes, procedures, methodologies and working tools for conducting IT audit risk management and internal control activities.
• Identify ways to leverage technology to ensure effective knowledge management and efficient engagement execution.
• Keep abreast and follow latest developments in the internal audit function, particularly in the area of IT audit techniques.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the EIB Group products and activities with special focus on IT emerging risks.

Qualifications

• University degree (minimum an equivalent to a Bachelor) in computer science, management information system, information management, information security or other relevant fields.
• At least 5 years of experience in relevant areas (e.g., IT auditing, consulting, implementation, data analytics, etc.).
• Experience in auditing IT General Controls and Application controls.
• Demonstrable skills in Data Analytics and visualisation tools (e.g., SQL, Python, PowerBI, etc.).
• Knowledge of IT best practices and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27000 series, NIST Cybersecurity framework and standards, COBIT, etc.).
• Experience in cybersecurity and cyber resilience would be considered as an advantage.
• Experience in reviewing Data Management frameworks would be considered as an advantage.
• Relevant experience in managing and/or auditing digital transformation programs and related implementation of emerging technologies (e.g., cloud computing, blockchain, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, DevSecOps, etc.) would be considered as an advantage.
• Excellent report writing skills in English and excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of English and/or French (**) with a good command of the other. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage.

Competencies

Find out more about EIB core competencies here

(**) Unless stated explicitly as a required qualification, a good command of French is not a pre-requisite for hire. As both English and French are however official working languages of the EIB, proficiency in both languages is a pre-requisite for your future career development. Any language clause in your contract must be fulfilled in order for you to be eligible for a promotion (either via the annual appraisal cycle or via an internal selection process). Proficiency is understood to mean the attainment of level 5 of the Inter Institutional language courses, corresponding to B1.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). The Bank offers appropriate training support.

We are an equal opportunities employer, who believes that diversity is good for our people and our business. We encourage all suitably qualified and eligible candidates to apply regardless of their gender identity/expression, age, racial, ethnic and cultural background, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation/identity, disability or neurodiversity.

Applicants with specific needs are encouraged to request reasonable accommodations at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact the EIB Recruitment team [email protected] who will ensure that your request is handled.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge the importance of maintaining the security and integrity of the Information of the EIB Group. In case of selection for the position you agree to comply with all measures (policies, controls, document classification and management) implemented by the EIB Group to prevent unauthorised disclosure of any information or any damage to the EIB Group reputation.

Deadline for applications: 8^th April 2024

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