SEAT S.A. is Spain's leading automotive manufacturer and a key subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group. Founded in 1950, the company designs, develops, and produces vehicles under the SEAT and CUPRA brands, operating a massive production facility in Martorell that stands as one of the most advanced automotive plants in Europe. The company is a major driver of industrial innovation in Spain, employing thousands of professionals across engineering, manufacturing, and digital services.

For international professionals, SEAT offers a multicultural environment within a global corporate structure. While Spanish is the primary language for many local operations, English is widely used in corporate, IT, and R&D departments due to its integration with the Volkswagen Group. The company is currently undergoing a significant transformation toward electrification and sustainable mobility, making it an attractive destination for tech talent and engineers looking to work on the future of the automotive industry.

Founded in 1950 by the Instituto Nacional de Industria to motorize post-war Spain, SEAT became a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group in 1986. It has since evolved from a domestic manufacturer into a global exporter, launching the high-growth CUPRA brand in 2018.

For international professionals

Part of the Volkswagen Group, offering international career mobility and standardized global corporate benefits.
The main Martorell hub is located just 30km from Barcelona, allowing employees to live in the city while working at a major industrial site.
Offers a 'Smart Work' policy that provides flexibility and remote work options for many office-based and technical positions.
Highly international R&D and digital departments with employees from over 25 different nationalities.
Strong emphasis on continuous learning through the SEAT Academy and specialized training for electric vehicle technology.

Global Special Investigations (Audits & Investigations)

SEAT

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

Job Description

SEAT S.A. is the only company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets automobiles in Spain. Integrated into the Volkswagen Group, the multinational is headquartered in Martorell (Barcelona). SEAT S.A. already offers the latest connectivity technology in its vehicle range and is immersed in a global digitalization process of the company to drive the mobility of the future.

"Inspire, Dare, To succeed, As a team" are the 4 values that guide us in our daily lives and in our relationships with our colleagues and stakeholders; they represent the essence of our culture and are our DNA.

At SEAT, we work with autonomy, live with honesty, and bravely challenge the status quo. We continuously challenge ourselves because we believe we can achieve anything; we experiment and learn from mistakes when we get them wrong. We provide support and ask for help when necessary and, together, we share and celebrate successes.

Role Mission:

The Global Special Investigations team conducts independent investigations as part of the Volkswagen Group Whistleblower System worldwide, covering most of the Group's brands, by order of the Central Investigation Office (VWAG), the Executive Board, or the Board of Directors.

What functions will you perform?

The main tasks of the auditor are:

* Planning and conducting investigations into fraud, anti-corruption, or regulatory violations.
* Organizing and conducting interviews with witnesses and persons involved in the matters under investigation.
* Regular exchange of information and results with the Central Investigation Office within the framework of the Whistleblower System.
* Preparation of investigation reports in English.
* Advising business areas on the definition of preventive or corrective measures.
* Use and development of methods and tools for the better fulfillment of the function (forensic tools, data analysis, IT tools, etc.).

What requirements do we expect you to meet?

* Experience in Internal Audit and/or External Audit and/or Forensic Investigation and/or Internal Investigations and/or Intelligence Analysis and/or Compliance and Integrity and/or Risk Management.
* Fluent business English (C1), spoken and written.
* Knowledge (user level) of forensic IT and/or data analysis tools.
* University degree related to the function.
* Certifications related to the specialty of auditing and investigation: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and/or related postgraduate degrees.
* Previous experience within the Volkswagen Group and knowledge of its internal processes is considered an advantage.
* The ability to speak languages additional to English (Spanish, French, Russian, Portuguese, German, etc.) at least at a conversational level (B2 and above) is considered a great advantage.

What do we offer?

* Competitive salary
* Collective transport to our workplaces (Barcelona and Martorell)
* Hybrid work model: 2 days of teleworking per week
* Subsidized dining service
* Access to the SEAT medical center network
* Group life insurance
* SEAT occupational pension plan starting from the 2nd month in the company
* Purchase of new and used SEAT vehicles with special discounts
* Advantages in SEAT vehicle leasing for employees
* Possibility to apply for a personal loan starting from the second year
* Continuous training through our internal Learning platform
* Activities and discounts for SEAT employees

At SEAT, we firmly believe in the power of diversity and inclusion as fundamental pillars of our culture, where every person can be authentically free and freely authentic. We work with passion to create an environment where every voice is heard and valued, ensuring equal opportunities for all people, regardless of sexual characteristics, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, cultural identity, age, beliefs, or any other diversity.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is a priority that we demand of ourselves every day.

Join us and be part of our team!

View original advert (Spanish)

SEAT S.A. es la única compañía que diseña, desarrolla, fabrica y comercializa automóviles en España. Integrada en el Grupo Volkswagen, la multinacional, con sede en Martorell (Barcelona). SEAT S.A. ya ofrece la última tecnología en conectividad en su gama de vehículos y está inmersa en un proceso de digitalización global de la compañía para impulsar la movilidad del futuro.

"Inspirar a Atreverse, Para tener éxito, Como un equipo", son los 4 valores que nos guían en nuestro día a día y en las relaciones con nuestros/as compañeras/os y stakeholders, representan la esencia de nuestra cultura y son nuestro ADN.

En SEAT, trabajamos con autonomía, vivimos la honestidad y desafiamos el statu quo con valentía. Nos retamos continuamente a nosotrxs mismxs porque creemos que lo podemos lograr todo, experimentamos y aprendemos de los errores cuando nos equivocamos. Damos apoyo y pedimos ayuda cuando es necesario y, juntas y juntos, compartimos y celebramos los éxitos.

Misión del rol:

El equipo de Global Special Investigations realiza investigaciones independientes como parte del Sistema de Denuncias del Grupo Volkswagen, a nivel mundial y cubriendo la mayor parte de las marcas del Grupo, por encargo de la Oficina Central de Investigaciones (VWAG), el Consejo Ejecutivo o el Consejo de Administración.

¿Qué funciones realizarás?

Las principales tareas del auditor son:

* Planificación y realización de investigaciones de fraude, anti-corrupción o violaciones regulatorias.

* Organización y realización de entrevistas con testigos y personas implicadas en los temas a investigar.

* Intercambio regular de información y resultados con la Oficina Central de Investigación dentro del marco del Sistema de Denuncias.

* Preparación de reportes de investigación en idioma inglés.

* Asesoría a las áreas de negocio en la definición de medidas preventivas o correctivas.

* Uso y desarrollo de métodos y herramientas para el mejor cumplimiento de la función (herramientas forenses, análisis de datos, herramientas IT, etc.).

¿Qué requisitos esperamos que cumplas?

* Experiencia en Auditoría Interna y/o Auditoría Externa y/o Investigación Forense y/o Investigaciones Internas y/o Análisis de Inteligencia y/o Compliance e Integridad y/o Administración de Riesgo.
* Inglés de negocios fluido (C1), conversación y escrito.

* Conocimiento (nivel usuario) de herramientas IT forenses y/o de análisis de datos.

* Formación universitaria relacionada con la función
* Certificaciones afines a la especialidad de auditoría e investigación: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) y/o Certified Internal Auditor(CIA) y/o Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) y/o posgrados afines.

* Se considera ventaja la experiencia previa dentro del Grupo Volkswagen y conocimiento de sus procesos internos.

* Se considera una gran ventaja la capacidad de hablar idiomas adicionales al inglés (castellano, francés, ruso, portugués, alemán, etc.) al menos a nivel conversación (B2 en adelante).

¿Qué ofrecemos?

* Salario competitivo
* Transporte colectivo a nuestros centros de trabajo (Barcelona y Martorell)
* Modelo de trabajo mixto: 2 días de teletrabajo por semana
* Servicio de comedor subvencionado
* Acceso a la red de centros médicos de SEAT
* Seguro colectivo de vida
* Plan de pensiones de empleo SEAT a partir del 2do mes en la compañía
* Compra de vehículos nuevos y de ocasión SEAT con descuentos especiales
* Ventajas en el leasing de vehículos SEAT para empleados/as
* Posibilidad de solicitar un préstamo personal a partir del segundo año
* Formación continua a través de nuestra plataforma interna de Learning
* Actividades y descuentos para empleados SEAT

En SEAT, creemos firmemente en la fuerza de la diversidad y la inclusión como pilares fundamentales de nuestra cultura, en la que toda persona pueda ser auténticamente libre y libremente auténtica. Trabajamos con pasión para crear un entorno donde cada voz sea escuchada y valorada, asegurando igualdad de oportunidades para todas las personas, sin importar características sexuales, su identidad o expresión de género, orientación sexoafectiva, nacionalidad, etnia, identidad cultural, edad, creencias o cualquier otra diversidad.

Nuestro compromiso con la diversidad y la inclusión es una prioridad que nos exigimos a nosotrxs mismxs todos los días.

¡Únete a nosotrxs y forma parte de nuestro equipo!¡Únete a nosotros/as y forma parte de nuestro equipo!