Accreditation & Audit Specialist (m/f/d)

Organization

Established by the Financial Stability Board in June 2014, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation
(GLEIF) is a not-for-profit organization created to support the implementation and use of the Legal Entity
Identifier (LEI). GLEIF manages a network of partners, the LEI issuing organizations, to provide trusted
services and open, reliable data for unique legal entity identification worldwide. GLEIF services ensure
the operational integrity of the Global LEI System and facilitate making the LEI a broad public good
available on our website. As a result, the LEI remains the industry standard best suited to providing open
and reliable data for unique legal entity identification management. Learn more at www.gleif.org.

Position Summary

The Audit Services & Public Affairs function is overall responsible for all aspects of GLEIF's Audit Services,
including the Accreditation of LEI issuing organizations and the Qualification of vLEI Issuing
organizations. GLEIF’s Accreditation is a global compliance program that is based on best practices and
generally accepted control standards, such as COSO, COBIT and ISO20000. It oversees the accreditation
and annual re-accreditation of organizations issuing identifiers for entity identification in financial
transactions, supervised by the Regulatory Oversight Committee (ROC).

The Accreditation & Audit Specialist is responsible for performing accreditations for applicant
organizations and monitoring the compliance of all accredited LEI issuing organizations (LOUs) with the
terms set forth in the Master Agreement. As an Accreditation & Audit Specialist, you will also be
assisting in the execution of any other compliance programs developed by and embedded in the Audit
Services & Public Affairs Department.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting global organizations in understanding process requirements and submitting
required documentation
Organizing and tracking technical documentation from the beginning to the end of the process
Reviewing documentation for completeness and evaluating compliance with established
requirements and standards
Drafting audit reports listing findings, providing suitable remediation plans and following up on
the same
Processing spreadsheets with large quantity of data, which involves capturing and analyzing
data, using formula functions, building charts and graphs, utilizing pivot tables
Assisting in the management of relevant processes; updating process documentation to ensure
this remains complete and reflects most up to date process workflows, actively participating in
process improvements
Participating in the conduct of external on-site audits as required
Experience and competencies for success
University Degree in Business Administration/Finance/Economics preferred – (advanced degree
desirable)
Experience (1-3 years) in participating in a variety of audit types with a diverse client mix –
hands-on experience in government or not-for-profit highly desirable
CIA/CISA/CFE/ACCA – at least one designation achieved is plus; GLEIF is willing to provide
financial support for obtaining/sustaining professional designations on a case by case basis.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with a wide variety of
international stakeholders, both internal and external, across all levels of an organization
Strong analytical skills, ability to analyze data, identify trends and make data-driven decisions
Effective project management and organizational skills
Hands-on expertise using MS Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, multi-cultural team environment
Professionalism, integrity, and trustworthiness combined with a positive, cooperative attitude
Highly motivated self-starter with superior ability to multitask and complete assignments within
time constraints and deadlines with minimal direct supervision
Ability to understand and utilize financial statement data
Working understanding of ISO 20000, ISO 19011, NIST, CoBIT, COSO standards highly desirable
Working knowledge of risk management techniques and processes desirable
Fluent spoken and written English skills required; other language skills would be a plus
Business travel may be required which will be requested with reasonable notice and ability to
travel without restriction approximately 10-15% within and outside the EU


Department:	Audit Services & Public Affairs
Reports into:	Head of Audit Services & Public Affairs
Management responsibility:	No
Location:	Frankfurt
Scope:	Full-time

All foreign applicants from outside the EU must have a valid work permit to work in Germany.

What we offer

This is an opportunity to make an impact on the transparency of the financial services and other
industries in a not-for-profit, stable business that is committed to investing in the foundation, its partner
relationships, and its employees. You will join a highly motivated team with the mission to successfully
implement the Global Legal Entity Identifier system. Compensation and benefits will be of course
adequate to the position.

In addition, we offer

Professional development
Join and work with us in a flexible and mobile working environment
Access to online learning Platforms (e.g., Pluralsight, Laracast)
Multicultural organization with the office directly in the city center of Frankfurt
Open office space that facilitates & encourages collaboration; headphones allowed
Subsidized gym membership
iMac workstation with 2 displays; custom keyboard if required
Company iPhone & Macbook

We look forward to your application in English. Please send your résumé alongside a letter of interest to
hr@gleif.org.