Internal Audit Manager

Job ID: 31218

We are looking for an Internal Audit Manager to join the Nordea Asset Management (NAM) team. This is a great opportunity to join our team currently consisting of five dedicated Internal Audit Managers based across multiple locations and gain experience in auditing the NAM business while working alongside experienced professionals with diverse international backgrounds. You will also become the person responsible for the permanent internal audit function of Nordea Investment Funds S.A. (NIFSA) in Luxembourg.

NIFSA is an authorized UCITS and AIF Management Company in Luxembourg and functionally part of Nordea Asset Management (NAM). NAM is the largest asset manager in the Nordics with the vision of being a leading European Asset Manager. NAM has around 930 employees, of which more than 200 in NIFSA (including branches and subsidiaries).

About this opportunity

Welcome to the Group Internal Audit (GIA)! Being part of Nordea’s third line of defence, we add value by evaluating, challenging and reporting on Nordea’s risk management, control environment and governance processes to ensure that Nordea achieves its business objectives.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conduct the annual risk assessment over the company's activities and establish a multi-year audit plan taking into account key risks and regulatory requirements
• Perform internal audit assignments as project lead or team member and validation of internal audit issues, based on the Group Internal Audit methodology
• Monitor evolution and changes occurring in the company, build and maintain relationship with Senior Management and key stakeholders
• Report internal audit activity results to the company's Board of Directors and Management, including on the completion of the audit plan and status of audit issues
• Act as point of contact for regulatory bodies, external auditors and other external/internal stakeholders on matters related to Internal Audit
• Become the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Group Internal Audit regarding local Laws, Rules and Regulations
• Support the NAM Head of Audit and team members in any other audit tasks

You will be functionally reporting  to the NAM Head of Audit and Group Internal Audit (GIA), with an administrative line to the local Management and Board of Directors. The role is based in Luxembourg and will not entail responsibility for supervising staff.

Who you are

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in being at our best – and that we imagine you share with us.  

To do well in this role, we believe that you have:

• Solid project management and organisational skills, with focus on high quality deliverables
• Self-motivation and ability to take full ownership of your tasks/responsibilities, whilst also enjoying working as part of a team and contributing to team efforts
• Impactful written and spoken communication skills, including the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management
• Highly detail-oriented whilst still being able to grasp the bigger picture
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently in an efficient and effective manner
• Solid analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Proactive attitude

Your experience and background: 

• Minimum of 8 years of experience working within the financial service industry, e.g. in an asset management and / or investment fund services environment
• Ability to build and sustain long-term relationships with stakeholders and colleagues
• In-depth understanding and proven experience in the area of asset management, investment funds and the financial markets
• Knowledge of the evolving regulatory requirements relating to the asset management and investment fund industry (e.g. Circular CSSF 18/698, UCITS, AIFMD, AML-related, SFDR, MAR) with ability to understand key relevant implications for the business and internal audit
• Solid knowledge of the Microsoft suite; knowledge of Power-BI or Python is considered as an additional asset
• Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Law, Business administration or related fields
• Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g. CIA, CFA) is an additional asset
• Fluency in written and spoken English; French, German or other European language is considered an asset
• Any professional experience in a similar position will be considered beneficial

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 29/10/2025.

At Nordea, we know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable workplace. We deeply believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us better at supporting our customers and communities. So please come as you are.