Audit Area Coordinator
Piraeus Bank · Athens
About us
In Piraeus our purpose is to be a pillar of stability for the Greek economy, to fuel growth and to promote innovation. We aim our footprint in society to be positive and lasting, for the benefit of our customers, our people, our shareholders and society at large, fully reflecting our values. In this way we express in practice our will to: create value in all we do, challenge the frontiers, enthuse our customers and build relationships of trust.
Piraeus is the leading financial institution in Greece, in terms of domestic market shares in loans, deposits, and branch presence. The Group provides a comprehensive range of financial products and services to 4.5mn customers, with recognized leadership in SME banking, retail banking, digital banking, insurance and capital markets.
In 2026, Piraeus was recognized at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence as Europe’s Best Bank for Corporate Social Responsibility, Greece’s Best Bank for ESG, Greece’s Best Retail Bank and Greece’s Best Bank for Large Corporates, and by the Banker as the “Best Bank in Greece” for Growth and for Liquidity at the prestigious Bank of the Year Awards, reflecting our ongoing commitment to responsible banking and sustainability.
Piraeus is a certified Top Employer Greece 2026, an international recognition from the Top Employers Institute that reflects our tangible commitment to investing in our people. As a certified Top Employer Greece 2026, we are committed to investing in our people and creating an environment where our employees can grow, develop and make an impact.
About the job:
Audit Area Coordinator
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to lead the Commercial Banking, Retail, Monitoring Operations Audit team within Group Internal Audit.
The Audit Area Coordinator will be responsible for leading and managing audit activities across Commercial Banking and Retail Lending origination, approval, administration and monitoring, ensuring that the related governance, risk management and internal control framework is effectively assessed against business objectives, regulatory requirements, supervisory expectations and industry standards.
The position offers the opportunity to lead a team of auditors, collaborate with senior management across the lending value chain, and act as a trusted advisor by providing independent insight on risks, controls and governance matters.
Responsibilities
- Perform the annual risk assessment and audit planning for Commercial Banking, Retail Lending and Monitoring Operations, ensuring alignment with business and regulatory priorities.
- Plan, coordinate and supervise internal audit engagements, leveraging AI-enabled technologies, advanced analytics and automation to enhance audit effectiveness.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control processes, related to credit origination, underwriting, approval, collateral management, monitoring and loan administration.
- Identify emerging risks, control weaknesses and regulatory gaps, providing practical, actionable recommendations to management.
- Lead the delivery of high-quality audit reports, communicate key findings and recommendations to senior management and relevant committees, and monitor remediation actions through to completion.
- Stay abreast of regulatory and industry developments, including EBA Guidelines, ECB expectations and broader developments in the banking and risk landscape.
- Lead, coach and develop the audit team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, continuous improvement and professional excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Auditing, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Banking, Risk Management or a related field
- Master’s degree in a relevant field will be considered an asset
- Professional certifications (e.g., CIA, ACCA, CFSA, CFE, CRMA) will be considered an asset
- At least 12 years of professional experience within the banking sector or other financial institutions, gained in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Credit Risk Management, Lending and Credit functions or other assurance, control, oversight or governance functions, including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role
- Solid knowledge of banking regulation and risk frameworks, including EBA Guidelines, ECB supervisory expectations and Basel requirements
- Proven ability to leverage AI, data analytics and technology-enabled approaches to enhance audit/review planning, testing, efficiency and reporting
- Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated leadership and people-management capabilities with a collaborative, results-oriented mindset
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Greek & English
What's In It For You
In our bank it is a top priority to provide a modern work environment, where all our employees can perform and grow. As an employee of Piraeus Bank, you will be part of an organization that:
- Holds a leading position in the Greek economy and maintains a robust presence in the community.
- Instills a workplace culture that embraces open communication, respect, inclusion and equal opportunities.
- Offers a competitive remuneration package, private health insurance program and other benefits for both employees and their families.
- Provides a challenging working environment that values accountability and celebrates high performance by implementing appropriate incentives.
- Empowers personal & career development and continuous learning while encouraging creative thinking and innovation.
- Provides an all-bank wellbeing program, fostering initiatives that enhance physical, mental & emotional health.
- Provides digital technologies and tools that fully support new ways of working and flexible working options, while communicating regularly and effectively.
All applications will be treated with confidentiality.
Application Deadline: 21/10/2026
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