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Group Internal Auditor – Compliance

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Optiver

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Location:
Netherlands, Amsterdam

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Category:
Finance

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

Not provided

Job Description:

As a Group Internal Auditor, you will collaborate with a team of eight experienced internal auditors. You will be involved in assessments relevant to the local Optiver entities, group functions, Management Board and Supervisory Board. Your primary focus will be on Compliance-related audit topics, and you will work closely with the Group Compliance Audit Manager. Additionally, you will support other Audit Managers on broader audit topics when needed—giving you exposure to a wide array of business areas, such as HR, Legal, Operations, and Finance. The common purpose is to enhance and safeguard organizational value by conducting risk-based and objective audits, providing assurance & valuable insights. While the Group Audit team is based in Amsterdam audit activities are executed around the globe and the team works on various assessments across all of our offices. You will visit the main offices once or twice per year for a period of one to two weeks each time.

Job Responsibility:

  • Assist with planning and executing audits, focusing primarily on compliance-related risks
  • Support broader audit engagements cross functionally when required
  • Work with different compliance teams across the globe, taking cultural and regulatory differences into account
  • Prepare audit documentation, assist in drafting reports, and communicate findings to stakeholders
  • Continuously learn and grow by being exposed to a fast-moving and complex business environment
  • Support the ongoing development and refinement of audit methodology, templates, and reporting standards

Requirements:

  • 5+ years’ experience in internal audit or second-line control testing and monitoring (including deep-dive reviews)
  • Understanding of compliance principles – basic knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g. financial conduct, market integrity, personal conduct policies)
  • Familiarity with risks, controls and control effectiveness concepts
  • Regulatory Awareness – a keen interest in global compliance trends (e.g. EU SSR, DORA, local market conduct rules)
  • Attention to detail – accurate in reviewing documentation, testing controls, and drafting observations
  • Strong Time Management – effectively prioritizes tasks, stays organized, and meets deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Willingness to develop audit skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • A proactive, pragmatic mindset and a strong appetite to learn
  • Ability to travel internationally for short assignments (approximately 8–10 weeks per year)

Nice to have:

Prior experiences within financial markets and/or exposure to trading environments is considered a plus

What we offer:
  • A performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefit from our global profit pool
  • The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 50 different countries
  • 25 paid vacation days in your first year, increasing to 30 from your second year onwards
  • Training opportunities, discounts on health insurance, and fully paid first-class commuting expenses
  • Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, world-class barista coffee, in-house physio and chair massages, organized sports and leisure activities, and Friday afternoon drinks
  • Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events
  • Competitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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