Senior Internal Auditor for Export Control (F/H)

Airbus SAS is looking for a Senior Internal Auditor for Export Control (f/m) to join our Corporate Audit department based in Toulouse, France. At Airbus, compliance is paramount. As we continue to navigate a dynamic global risk landscape, we established a dedicated team for Export Control compliance conducting audits and including as well a Centre of Competence (CoC) for the full Corporate Audit team. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a functional, transnational team, contributing directly to the integrity and effectiveness of our operations worldwide.

Responsibilities

Conduct Internal Audits: Assess risks across Airbus's global footprint, collaborating closely with expert teams within the organisation processes, Commercial, Helicopters, and Defence & Space businesses; Deliver Insights: Conduct structured, evidence-based assessments of interdependent setup and governance. Your detailed analysis and clear, concise reporting (in English) will directly inform and guide senior management decisions; Risk & Scope: Contribute significantly to defining audit scope and objectives with the Head of CoC. Provide expert input and constructive challenge during the identification of key business risks, leveraging your in-depth knowledge of practical business challenges; Facilitate Resolution: Engage in constructive dialogue for alignment and validation. Drive feedback sessions with operational management to present your findings, secure acceptance for proposed actions, and follow up on their timely implementation; Champion Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to enhancing Corporate Audit’s own initiatives; Collaborate & Integrate: Participate in combined audits, fostering effective collaboration with colleagues across various divisional groups in the Corporate Audit function; Frequent business travel (domestic and international)

Requirements

Minimum 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in internal audit, gained either in a corporate environment or within leading consulting/advisory firms; Ability to professionally and effectively communicate complex information to diverse stakeholders across all organisational levels, both verbally and in writing; Strong Analytical Acumen: Demonstrated ability to dissect complex situations, synthesize information, and draw insightful conclusions; Possess unwavering initiative, credibility, independence, confidentiality, and trustworthiness; Thrive in a collaborative, transnational team environment; Capacity to quickly understand regulatory frameworks; Fluency both in writing and speaking English; Awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth; Ability and willingness to travel frequently for business (domestic and international)

Nice to have

Relevant professional qualifications such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor); Exposure related to Trade Compliance including Export Control

Benefits

Attractive salary; agreements on success and profit sharing schemes; employee savings plan abounded by Airbus; employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis; extra days-off for special occasions; holiday transfer option; Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services; complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death); depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application; upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10,000 e-learning courses; certifications; expert career path; accelerated development programmes; national and international mobility; flexible working arrangements