Senior Specialist, Internal Audit

Who we are

We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we're here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks*, precious metals and commodities* they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 7 million customers, making us one of Europe's safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing.

Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, "roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen" kind of people. It's these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you're someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let's go!

Your mission

Your mission is to support the establishment of an internal audit function within the DACH region. You will assist in transitioning outsourced audits in-house, ensuring they align with the values and standards of the organisation. With experience conducting audits within the DACH region or across Europe in either German or English, you bring a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety in our products. Alongside audit activities, you'll contribute to the product development process by providing audit insights to enhance product security and compliance. Your focus on efficiency and adherence to regulatory requirements motivates you to approach tasks with a solution-oriented mindset. You are open to occasional travel and adapt readily to new challenges and environments.

What you'll do:

• Support the development of an audit strategy for the Group, focusing on optimising processes within the DACH region.
• Assist in implementing audit initiatives across the DACH region, working closely with cross-functional teams to meet audit objectives.
• Contribute to refining the audit approach by collaborating with first and second lines of defence, helping to identify and address potential risks.
• Participate in product development initiatives by providing insights and audit-related recommendations to support informed decision-making.

Who you are:

• Holds a degree in Law, Business Administration, or a comparable field, and is certified or actively pursuing a relevant certification (e.g., CIA).
• 3 -5 years of professional audit experience, ideally within the financial industry, demonstrating a detail-oriented approach across diverse settings.
• Regulatory Understanding: good understanding of EU regulatory frameworks (MiCAR, MiFID II, PSD2, EMoney, AML, GDPR)
• Proficient in both German and English, enabling effective communication and collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
• Based in Germany or Austria (with 60% worktime in Vienna), and exhibits a proactive, solution-oriented, and collaborative team-player approach.

What's in it for you

• Flexibility to work where you thrive – Enjoy the freedom of our Hybrid working model, combining onsite collaboration and remote work, with an additional 25 days per year to work from a city or country of your choice.
• Reward for your impact – Receive a competitive total compensation package aligned with Bitpanda's pay-for-impact policy, including participation in our stock option plan.
• Support for your mental wellbeing – Access confidential coaching, counselling, and mental health resources whenever you need them through OpenUP.
• Time to recharge – Take extra time off to rest, reset, and recharge, with 3 additional days off in 2026 to p