IT Audit Specialist

Location: Vienna, Vienna, Austria

Who we are

We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, Bitpanda helps people build their financial freedom. The user-friendly trade-everything platform empowers first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks, precious metals and commodities with any sized budget, 24/7.

Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, Bitpanda brings its products to more than 7 million customers and is one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms powering modern investing.

Your mission

Your mission is to strengthen and mature the internal IT audit function and team. You will help improve IT audit methodology and enhance Bitpanda’s overall approach to IT risk, shaping it according to the Bitpanda DNA. You are experienced in performing audits worldwide and with large-scaled Tech companies in either German or English language.

You are dedicated to the mission of internal IT audit being an important contributor to the quality and safety of products. Beside IT audits, you are heavily involved in the product development process. Your sense for efficiency, focus on regulatory requirements, and solutions drives and motivates you. You love to travel and easily adapt to new circumstances.

What you’ll do

Keeping the business safe by leading the execution of IT audits within the Bitpanda Group.

• IT Audit execution: Conduct IT audits, focusing on compliance with MaRisk, DORA and relevant IT standards and frameworks. Participate in vendor audits, particularly cloud service providers or as part of the Cloud Collaborative Audit Group.
• Stakeholder collaboration: Collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organisation to align on regulatory requirements, ensure the effectiveness of IT controls, and promote a culture of compliance.
• Reporting: Draft high quality audit reports for review by audit management, facilitate finding tracking, and validate actions taken to remediate previous audit findings. Additionally support in preparing quarterly and annual management reporting.
• Project Management: Manage and coordinate internal and external IT-related audits with collaboration of various stakeholders.

Who you are

• Qualified Professional: Degree in business administration, economics, computer science, information technology or a related field. Professional or industry recognised certifications such as CISA, CIA or CISSP are beneficial.
• Financial Industry Expertise: IT Audit professional with a deep understanding of financial regulations; knowledge of outsourcing and ICT service providers is desired.
• Effective Communicator: Confident appearance and strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate on all hierarchy levels. Fluent in both written and spoken English. Proficiency in German is a strong asset.
• Dedicated Professional: Self-driven, eager to learn and adapt to new standards, well organised team player with strong analytical skills and willingness to travel on an occasional basis.

What’s in it for you

• Flexibility to work where you thrive: Hybrid working model combining onsite collaboration and remote work, plus an additional 25 days per year to work from a city or country of your choice.
• Reward for your impact: Competitive total compensation package aligned with Bitpanda’s pay-for-impact policy, including participation in the stock option plan.
• Support for your mental wellbeing: Access to confidential coaching, counselling and mental health resources through OpenUP.
• Time to recharge: Extra time off with 3 additional days off in 2026.
• Continuous learning and growth: Unlimited access to Udemy’s library of online courses.
• Exclusive perks and rewards: Discounts, rewards and perks from partners worldwide across lifestyle, wellness, tech and travel.
• Support during life milestones: Additional 8 weeks of gender-neutral new parent leave.
• Fuel and focus on-site: Pandas in Vienna, Bucharest, Barcelona and Berlin can enjoy free onsite dining with freshly prepared lunches and snacks.
• Recognition for your contributions: Milestone and tenure rewards.
• Connect and celebrate with your team: Company events, including the Winter Party in Vienna and gatherings worldwide.

Above all, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda’s journey towards being Europe’s future number one investment platform.