IT (Senior) Audit Manager*innen (m/w/d)

Solaris: Europe's leading Embedded Finance platform

Solaris is the #1 Embedded Finance platform in Europe. As a pioneer of BaaS (Banking-as-a-Service), we combine financial technology with licensed banking. Founded in 2016 in Berlin, we empower fintech companies, digital ecosystems, and global brands to easily embed accounts, cards, credit, and payments directly into their products. The result: intuitive financial products that delight millions of users in their daily lives.

As a fully licensed German bank, we combine maximum IT security and regulatory resilience with a modular, highly scalable infrastructure.

We are now taking things to the next level: we are transforming Solaris into an AI-native banking platform so that companies across Europe can scale secure, flexible financial products even faster.

Why you should join Solaris:

• We are reinventing banking from the ground up – with intelligent automation, modular building blocks, and built-in compliance.
• Technology meets Banking. We manage our IT infrastructure from Berlin and our banking operations from Frankfurt.
• With internal mobility, real growth opportunities, and the Solaris Academy, you can expect continuous learning paths, AI mentoring, and targeted upskilling.
• We stand for integrity, proactive risk management, and equal opportunities – backed by concrete DEI initiatives.

Are you ready to combine technology and banking and build Europe's first AI-native banking platform?

To strengthen our team, we are looking for an IT Audit (Senior) Manager*innen (m/f/d) with experience in auditing IT processes in Frankfurt.

Whether BAIT or ISO standards (e.g., 27001): you will ensure the clean fulfillment of legal and regulatory requirements. Take this opportunity to actively take internal audit at Solaris to the next level.

Your role

• Independent preparation and execution of IT audits, including the creation of audit reports and their coordination with the relevant departments.
• Participation in the review and quality assurance of the internal control system as well as the compliance, security, and efficiency of processes and systems.
• Independent review of internal and external findings as part of the follow-up process.
• Responsible support of internal projects in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., MaRisk/DORA/KWG) as well as new AI regulatory requirements.
• Active participation in the development of audit methods.

What you bring with you

We don't care about fancy titles, but about real personal and professional development within our learning system. Let's find out together how you can enrich our team.

• A university degree, preferably in IT, cybersecurity, information security, or a related field.
• Relevant and deep practical experience in auditing IT requirements (e.g., MaRisk, DORA, IT-Grundschutz or ISO 2700X).
• Very good knowledge of regulatory banking standards.
• Good or very good knowledge of core IT processes (especially BCM, Incident & Problem Management, Cloud Technologies, Outsourcing, Software Development Processes including Testing and Release, and Access Management).
• Familiarity with AI Governance Frameworks (including explainability, fairness, model lifecycle management, as well as new regulatory requirements such as the EU AI Act).
• Confident use of AI tools, critical reflection on AI output, and openness to AI-supported workflows and continuous development of your own AI skills.
• Fluent in German, and very good written and spoken English.
• A connecting link between IT specialists, regulatory experts, and business units to purposefully combine different perspectives.

Perks

• 28 days of vacation (increasing by 2 days after 2 years and by 3 days after 3 years with Solaris).
• 2 paid days off per year for illness or volunteering (Volunteering Days).
• Home office setup budget.
• €1,000 annual upskilling budget and a transparent career ladder to support your professional goals.
• Monthly meal allowance.
• Deutschlandticket expenses covered.
• Option to work from abroad for up to 12 weeks per year (Workation).

Although job postings usually paint a perfect picture of a candidate, studies show that most applicants match an average of 60% of the criteria. Unfortunately, many promising candidates tend to apply only if they match all the criteria. So, if you think you have what it takes but don't meet every single point in this job description, please contact us. We'd be happy to talk to you and find out if you're a good fit.

At Solaris, we strive to create an inclusive environment where all Solaris employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities. We aim for equal employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, origin, disability, marital status, citizenship, or gender identity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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