Internal Auditor

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 6 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).
• 5-7 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)
• Proficient in both German and English, enabling effective communication and collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
• Based in Germany or Austria (with 50% worktime in Vienna), and exhibits a proactive, solution-oriented, and collaborative team-player approach.

What’s in it for you

• Hybrid-working model with 25-Work From Anywhere days*
• Competitive total compensation package including participation in our stock option plan
• Market-leading benefits programs shaped  by our Time & Flexibility policies*
• Company-wide and team events — both in-person and virtually!
• Bitpanda swag to keep you living the brand.
• Comprehensive onsite onboarding program at our Vienna HQ.

And, above all, the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey towards being Europe’s future #1 investment platform.

Bitpanda is committed to fostering a fair and equal environment based on trust and mutual respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

* These benefits may be adjusted at Bitpanda’s discretion and do not apply to our internships and exceptions to our Hybrid Working policy apply to teams with shift schedules or for folks whose roles require them to be in-office (think: Workplaces team or IT).