Siemens is a global technology powerhouse that focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. As one of the world's largest industrial manufacturing companies, it operates on a massive scale, providing innovative solutions for resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids.

In Spain, Siemens maintains a robust presence with major operations centered in Madrid and Barcelona. The company is a significant employer for international professionals, particularly within its Global Business Services (GBS) and specialized IT hubs. Many roles in Spain are designed to support international markets, frequently requiring proficiency in languages such as English, Italian, or French, making it an ideal destination for multilingual expats.

Founded in 1847 in Berlin by Werner von Siemens and Johann Georg Halske, the company began as a telegraph construction firm. Over nearly two centuries, it has grown into a global leader in electronics and electrical engineering.

For international professionals

Operates a major Global Business Services (GBS) hub in Spain that supports international operations.
Frequently recruits for multilingual roles requiring English, Italian, French, or German.
Strong focus on digital innovation with numerous openings for AI, Cybersecurity, and Software Engineering in Madrid and Barcelona.
Offers structured trainee and internship programs suitable for international graduates and PhD students.
Provides a multicultural work environment with a high degree of internal mobility across global offices.

Technology Audit Trainee (f/m/d)

Siemens

Requirements

Completed degree (Bachelor or Masters), ideally in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
Foundational experience in at least one of the following areas: IT risk management and assurance, strategic IT projects, implementing digital use cases, state-of-the-art technology (e.g. artificial intelligence), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), data processing/storage/analytics technologies (engineering, processing, data bases) or software development methodology (DevOps, CI/CD).
Understanding of IT risk management and assurance principles, along with basic logic programming is beneficial.
Agile mindset, with a strong ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment.
Excellent communication skills to summarize and describe audit results.
International experience as an intern, working student or semester abroad is a plus.
Proficiency in English and embracing our hybrid working model with 2-3 office days per week

Benefits

12-Month Paid Internship: Kick-start your career with hands-on experience in a global tech leader.
Grow Every Day: Access online learning platforms, mentoring, and training programs to boost your skills.
Flexible & Hybrid Work: Balance your work and personal life with a modern, flexible schedule.
Health & Well-being: Comprehensive health insurance and active sports groups to keep you feeling your best.
Community & Perks: Join volunteer initiatives, enjoy partner discounts, and make the most of our convenient shuttle service.

Original Advert

Organization

Controlling and Finance

Experience level

Recent College Graduate

Work mode

Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Location(s)

Amadora - Lisboa - Portugal

Accelerate your career.

To solve the biggest challenges of our time, we need bright minds with the ambition to make the impossible possible. Siemens is your place to thrive, challenge the status quo, make a difference and grow in a team of pioneers who share your passion for technology.

Our mission at Controlling and Finance Assurance (CF A) is to provide objective, factual and independent foresight to help Siemens be excellent and to improve the overall success of the company. As a business partner to Siemens' management, we apply our expertise in a wide range of topics to create organizational impact. Collaborative ecosystems help create and use innovative methods for better assurance. We offer an inspiring, diverse and inclusive environment for our people to develop professionally and personally. Our core values, being respectful, curious, humble and open, define how we work together as a department.

As Siemens is creating technology to transform the everyday for everyone, the Technology & Financial Audit Practice plays a pivotal role in providing assurance to the Managing Board and the Audit Committee. We cover a wide range of technology and finance-related global audit topics such as assurance over entire digital ecosystems, AI and data governance, SW development, major IT transformations, customer project execution, organizational maturity at small / mid-size entities, sustainability reporting or new digital products and business models. CF A is committed to fostering growth from day one. Our 12-month traineeship supports learning and career development through continuous upskilling. Lifelong learning is a core principle, enabled by training, mentoring, and hands-on experience, all whilst working with Siemens business leaders on multiple high-profile engagements. This is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and become part of an international, innovative team.

To discover more about CF A have a look at Siemens Controlling and Finance Assurance Program - Siemens Global

What part will you play?

Support in identifying key risks in Siemens's digital environments - on premise as well as in the cloud - that form the backbone of our company, major IT transformation projects, new digital products and business models.
Assist in the preparation, planning and execution of the defined audit program steps to ensure that all risks and controls are identified
Engage in improving and promoting digital use cases that increase coverage and the overall assurance in cooperation with our data analytics team.
Participate in meetings with auditees and key stakeholders to present the team's conclusions and recommended improvements.
Actively contribute to shaping the future of the department by identifying priorities and implementing changes.
Support in audit engagements using CF A´s Agile Audit Framework.
Build your network in Siemens CF A and various Siemens businesses and functions.

What you need to make real what matters.

Completed degree (Bachelor or Masters), ideally in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
Foundational experience in at least one of the following areas: IT risk management and assurance, strategic IT projects, implementing digital use cases, state-of-the-art technology (e.g. artificial intelligence), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), data processing/storage/analytics technologies (engineering, processing, data bases) or software development methodology (DevOps, CI/CD).
Understanding of IT risk management and assurance principles, along with basic logic programming is beneficial.
Agile mindset, with a strong ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment.
Excellent communication skills to summarize and describe audit results.
International experience as an intern, working student or semester abroad is a plus.
Proficiency in English and embracing our hybrid working model with 2-3 office days per week

What we offer.

12-Month Paid Internship: Kick-start your career with hands-on experience in a global tech leader.
Grow Every Day: Access online learning platforms, mentoring, and training programs to boost your skills.
Flexible & Hybrid Work: Balance your work and personal life with a modern, flexible schedule.
Health & Well-being: Comprehensive health insurance and active sports groups to keep you feeling your best.
Community & Perks: Join volunteer initiatives, enjoy partner discounts, and make the most of our convenient shuttle service.

Please attach your CV in English.