The posting
Operating as an internationally integrated partnership in over 100 countries and territories, Forvis Mazars Group specialises in audit, tax and advisory services. The partnership draws on the expertise and cultural understanding of over 40,000 professionals across the globe to assist clients of all sizes at every stage in their development.
Our Internal Audit practice supports leading financial institutions in Luxembourg in strengthening their governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Within a fast-evolving regulatory and business environment, we assist Boards, Authorized Management, Audit Committees, and Heads of Internal Audit in assessing risks, enhancing internal control effectiveness, strengthening governance arrangements, and improving operational efficiency.
Join a dynamic and growing practice where innovation, collaboration, and professional excellence drive our ambition to become a leading Consulting & Advisory player in Luxembourg.
Your role
As an Internal Audit Senior Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering Internal Audit engagements across the Luxembourg financial sector.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and executing Internal Audit engagements covering governance, risk management, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and operational processes.
- Supporting financial institutions (banks, asset managers, ManCos, AIFMs, payment institutions, PSFs) in strengthening their internal control environments and internal audit functions.
- Assessing compliance with Luxembourg and European regulatory frameworks, including CSSF regulations and circulars, EBA and ESMA Guidelines, and applicable governance, risk management, and compliance requirements.
- Performing risk assessments, audit planning, walkthroughs, control design and operating effectiveness testing, and remediation follow-ups.
- Evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control frameworks and identifying opportunities to enhance governance and operational efficiency.
- Acting as a trusted advisor to clients by translating audit findings and regulatory requirements into pragmatic, risk-based business recommendations.
- Managing the day-to-day delivery of engagements, monitoring timelines, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
- Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of Internal Audit methodologies, audit programs, and innovative service solutions.
- Coaching and mentoring junior consultants while fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Risk Advisory, Regulatory Consulting, and Technology Assurance practices.
Your profile
- Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit, Business Administration, Economics, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
- 2 to 3 years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Advisory, Regulatory Consulting, or Internal Control within a consulting firm or financial institution.
- Strong understanding of internal audit methodologies, risk-based audit approaches, governance principles, and internal control frameworks, including IIA Standards.
- Good knowledge of Luxembourg regulatory expectations and applicable European regulatory frameworks, particularly CSSF requirements, corporate governance, AML/CFT, outsourcing, and risk management.
- Experience auditing financial institutions, particularly banks, investment funds, management companies, AIFMs, or other regulated financial sector entities.
- Ability to assess business processes, identify control weaknesses, evaluate risks, and formulate clear, actionable recommendations.
- Ability to interact confidently with senior stakeholders, including Authorized Management, Heads of Internal Audit, Compliance Officers, Risk Managers, and business function leaders.
- Strong analytical mindset combined with business acumen, professional judgment, and a consulting attitude.
- Proven project coordination and team mentoring capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality audit reports and present findings effectively.
- Fluency in English is mandatory; French and/or German are strong assets.
- Professional certifications such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, or other relevant audit and risk management qualifications are considered an advantage.
We offer
- Exposure to tier-1 financial institutions and complex governance, risk management, and internal control environments in Luxembourg.
- A strong focus on personal development and professional growth, including a continuous learning environment with structured training programs and certification support (CIA, ACCA, CPA, CRMA).
- A dynamic, multicultural, and collaborative work environment with competitive remuneration and benefits.
- The advantages of working in a human-sized international firm that combines professional excellence with a commitment to societal impact, as well as global reach with a personal and collaborative working culture.
- A young, energetic, and supportive team culture where your contribution is valued and where you can make a tangible difference for both clients and the firm.
- The opportunity to contribute to international projects and work with cross-border teams, while benefiting from the agility, accessibility, and entrepreneurial spirit of a growing practice.
Forvis Mazars is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which each individual feels welcomed.
We consider candidates based on their skills, abilities or experiences as we believe everyone brings their own talents with them.
The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and enriching.
