experienced internal auditor in financial services
Jul 24, 2026 · Grant Thornton Greece
What you'll do
- Participate in internal audit projects assessing internal controls with emphasis on Corporate Governance, Operations, Compliance, and Risk Management
- Plan, execute, and complete internal audits related to Risk Management controls, processes, and activities
- Work collaboratively in teams of qualified professionals
- Interact frequently with clients including high-profile financial institutions
- Deliver excellent client services within strict deadlines
- Collaborate with other lines of service and practice areas
- Maintain highest standards of business ethics
- Ensure accuracy and professionalism in completed work
Key requirements
- 5+ years' experience
- Internal Auditing expertise with focus on Risk Management and Compliance
- Financial Services Industry Knowledge especially in banking and risk management policies
- Professional Certifications such as CIA, CRMA, COSO_IC, COSO_ERM
- English Language Proficiency and Greek Language Proficiency
- Advanced MS Office skills
- Project Management and Organizational Skills
- Teamwork and Client Service abilities
- Confidentiality Handling and adherence to Corporate Governance standards
- Economics / Finance / Auditing / Risk Management / Related Fields
Benefits
- Diverse and inclusive workplace, friendly dynamic working environment, competitive salary and bonus, insurance program for all members, fully funded training and professional qualifications, extra days off, corporate sports teams, exclusive employee discounts, company car depending on job level.
About the job
Grant Thornton is committed to delivering value-driven, forward-thinking insights that strengthen our clients’ businesses. Within our Financial Services team, our Internal Audit professionals combine deep industry expertise with a strong focus on Corporate Governance, Operations, Compliance, and Risk Management.
We’re looking for driven individuals who are passionate about risk management, internal controls, and process improvement — professionals who thrive in collaborative teams, uphold the highest ethical standards, and are dedicated to delivering exceptional client service while helping organizations achieve sustainable success.
The key responsibilities of this role will include:
Participating in a wide range of internal audit projects to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls with an emphasis on Corporate Governance, Operations, Compliance & Risk Management
Planning, executing, and completing internal audits, assessment of controls, processes and activities related to Risk Management
Working in teams of qualified and highly motivated professionals
Interacting on a frequent basis with customers (high profile financial institutions)
Delivering excellent client services within strict deadlines
Working collaboratively with other lines of service and practice areas
Maintain highest standards of business ethics
Ensuring work is accurate and completed in a professional manner
To be successful at this role you need the following (hard and soft skills):
A minimum 5-year relevant professional experience in internal auditing, amongst others, Risk Management and Compliance functions, preferably in the banking sector or in an audit/consulting firm.
A Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Auditing, Risk Management or related fields and a relevant professional certification such as CIA, CRMA, COSO_IC, COSO_ERM (completed or in progress).
A financial services professional with high level of understanding and strong industry knowledge of Risk Management Policies and Procedures, dedicated to reach a top advisor role in the financial industry.
Ability to manage multiple client engagements (including team management) and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Excellent command of the Greek and English language, both written and verbal
Advanced skills in MS Office
Strong project management and organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize
Ability to handle information and sensitive matters professionally and confidentially
What’s in it for You?
At Grant Thornton Greece, we believe that great work deserves great rewards! Here’s what you can look forward to:
🌈 Diverse and inclusive workplace
🏋️♂️ Friendly, Dynamic Working environment
💰 Competitive Salary & Bonus
🩺 Insurance Program for all GT members
👩🏫 Fully funded Training & Professional Qualifications
🏖 Extra Days-off: August Freedays, Volunteering Days
🏃🏽♂️ Corporate Sports Teams (e.g., Running, Basketball, Volleyball)
🎁 Exclusive Discounts: Special offers and discounts for employees
🚗 Company Car (depending on job level)
About the company
Grant Thornton SA provides personalised assurance, tax and advisory services to listed entities, privately-held businesses and public sector businesses.
We are a member firm within Grant Thornton International, one of the world’s leading international organisations of independently owned and managed accounting and consulting firms. Clients of member and correspondent firms can access the knowledge and experience of more than 2500 partners in over 140 countries and consistently receive a distinctive, high quality and personalised service wherever they choose to do business.
About the company
Grant Thornton SA provides personalised assurance, tax and advisory services to listed entities, privately-held businesses and public sector businesses.
We are a member firm within Grant Thornton International, one of the world’s leading international organisations of independently owned and managed accounting and consulting firms. Clients of member and correspondent firms can access the knowledge and experience of more than 2500 partners in over 140 countries and consistently receive a distinctive, high quality and personalised service wherever they choose to do business.