Chief Internal Audit & Supervisory Relations

Summary

Join Wakam, a leading European digital and embedded insurance company, as their Chief Internal Audit & Supervisory Relations. In this strategic leadership role, you will build and lead the internal audit function at the group level, defining its long-term vision and overseeing the execution of the audit plan. You will also lead regulatory engagement, recruit and grow a high-performing audit team, and report findings to the Audit & Risk Committee. This role requires experience in a similar role within insurance, consulting, or a regulatory body, a Master’s degree in a relevant field, and strong leadership and communication skills. Wakam offers a fast-growing environment that values autonomy and innovation, along with unique benefits such as true remote work flexibility, a monthly Free.day for personal growth, and a flat hierarchical system.

Requirements

• Experience in a similar role in insurance, consulting, or a regulatory body
• Master’s degree in Audit, Risk, Law, Compliance, or similar
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Strategic vision combined with operational execution
• Outstanding communication and analytical writing skills
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the vision for the internal audit function at Wakam
• Audit current processes and historical structures to build a strong foundation
• Lead the internalisation of the function at Group level
• Oversee the execution of the audit plan in collaboration with external partners
• Recruit and grow a high-performing audit team
• Own the end-to-end delivery of audit missions
• Recommend and track action plans tied to audit findings
• Continuously improve audit methodology
• Report findings to the Audit & Risk Committee
• Act as the primary point of contact for European supervisory authorities
• Coordinate all supervisory interactions across the organisation
• Collaborate closely with Compliance, Legal, and Executive leadership

Benefits

• True remote work flexibility with our Wakam From Anywhere (WFA) program
• Monthly Free.day: dedicated time for personal growth and skills development
• Lunch voucher with Swile card