Laboral Kutxa is a prominent Spanish credit union and cooperative bank headquartered in Arrasate (Mondragón). Formed through the merger of Caja Laboral and Ipar Kutxa, it operates as part of the Mondragon Corporation, the world's largest worker-owned cooperative. The bank provides a full range of financial services, including retail banking, insurance, and wealth management, primarily serving the Basque Country, Navarre, and surrounding regions.

In Spain, Laboral Kutxa maintains a significant corporate presence in Gipuzkoa and Bizkaia, with an extensive branch network across Northern Spain. The company is unique for its cooperative business model, where employees have the opportunity to become member-owners, fostering a culture of participation and long-term stability. For international professionals, the bank offers specialized roles in areas such as cybersecurity, international payment solutions, and financial regulation, though proficiency in Spanish is typically essential for integration.

Laboral Kutxa was formed in 2012 following the merger of Caja Laboral (founded in 1959) and Ipar Kutxa (founded in 1965). It is the financial arm of the Mondragon Corporation, reflecting a long history of cooperative banking in the Basque region.

For international professionals

Operates under a cooperative model where employees can eventually become member-owners of the bank.
Headquartered in Arrasate (Mondragón), offering career opportunities in the Basque Country's industrial and financial heart.
Actively hires for specialized technical roles in cybersecurity, data governance, and international payment systems.
Strong emphasis on social responsibility, with a significant portion of profits reinvested into local community and cultural projects.
Fluency in Spanish is generally required, and knowledge of the Basque language is highly valued for many regional roles.

Process Audit and Corporate Governance Technician

Laboral Kutxa

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

MISSION

Supervise the Corporate Governance model, as well as non-financial and financial information, by conducting specific audits of various processes, correcting deviations detected in the application of external and internal regulations, and ensuring compliance with the recommendations of Supervisory Bodies.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

Develop and execute audit programs in accordance with the multi-year internal audit plan and business objectives.
Collaborate in the preparation of the internal audit plan based on business needs and associated risks.
During audits, evaluate controls, analyze risks, identify control weaknesses, and communicate identified areas for improvement in the processes to the different departments.
Prepare audit reports using the procedure and methodology defined in internal audit.
Collaborate in the execution of special projects, including: Financial and non-financial information control systems, PBC/FT processes, Data Protection, outsourcing, review of Group subsidiaries, ESG Risk management, regulatory reporting, and regulator requirements.
Follow up on the implementation of agreed corrective measures.

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO BRING

Degree in Business Administration, Law, double degree in Business Administration/Law, double degree in Business Administration/Computer Engineering/Data Science, or similar.
Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in auditing.

Knowledge of auditing techniques.
Knowledge of database tools (SAS, SQL, Teradata, etc.).
Knowledge of risk management and internal control (COSO, etc.) is valued.
Knowledge of the banking regulatory framework is valued.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Advanced office software skills.
Basque level B2.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

A different way of working, growing professionally and personally, so that you can unleash your full potential in a sustainable and inclusive way. To achieve this:
• We promote teamwork, mutual support, and participation.
• We personalize training to develop people's skills throughout their professional life.
• We offer the flexibility you need for a good balance between professional and private life.
• We bet on internal talent, and therefore you will have multiple opportunities to face new challenges and assume new roles.
• We will take care of you through Zainduz, our health program, through which you can enjoy: workshops on healthy habits and emotional well-being, digital Physiotherapy service, incentives for walking or cycling to work.
• We will facilitate access to the Lagun Aro medical network for you and your family, in addition to special banking and insurance conditions.

In short, we offer inclusive and respectful work environments, guarantee equal opportunities between men and women in work dynamics and professional careers, working to be a reference in terms of equality.

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MISIÓN

Supervisar el modelo del Gobierno Corporativo, así como la información no financiera y financiera mediante la realización de auditorías específicas de los diversos procesos, corrigiendo las desviaciones detectadas en la aplicación de las normativas externa e interna; y el cumplimiento de las recomendaciones de los Organismos Supervisores.

TU DÍA A DÍA

Elaborar y ejecutar programas de auditoría, de acuerdo con el plan plurianual de auditoría interna y con los objetivos del negocio.
Colaborar en la elaboración del plan de auditoría interna basado en las necesidades del negocio y los riesgos asociados.
Durante las auditorías, evaluar los controles, analizar riesgos, identificar las debilidades de control y comunicar a las diferentes áreas los aspectos de mejora identificados en los procesos.
Preparar informes auditoría utilizando el procedimiento y la metodología definida en auditoría interna.
Colaborar en la realización de proyectos especiales, entre otros: Sistema de control de información financiera y no financiera, Procesos de PBC /FT, Protección de Datos, externalizaciones, revisión de filiales del Grupo, gestión de Riesgos ESG, reporting regulatorio y requerimientos de reguladores.
Realizar el seguimiento de la aplicación de las medidas correctoras acordadas.

QUÉ NECESITAMOS QUE APORTES

Grado en ADE, Derecho, doble grado en ADE / Derecho, doble grado en ADE / Ingeniería informática / Ciencia de Datos o similares.
Experiencia profesional mínima a 2 años en auditoría.