Job Description:

Airbus SAS is looking for a Senior Corporate Auditor (F/M) to join our Export Control Audit team in our site of Blagnace, France.

At Airbus, compliance is paramount. As we continue to navigate a dynamic global risk landscape, we established a dedicated team for the area of Export Control Compliance conducting audits and including as well a Centre of Competence (CoC) for the full Corporate Audit team. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a functional, transnational team, contributing directly to the integrity and effectiveness of our operations worldwide.

As a Corporate Auditor, you will leverage your deep expertise to conduct a variety of audits across all Airbus businesses, subsidiaries, and affiliates in Commercial Aircraft, Helicopters, Defence & Space and in selected company-wide functions. Your focus will be on Export Control risks, i.e. assessing the related organisational setup, governance frameworks, design and effectiveness of established processes and controls to achieve compliance. The audit mission team typically consists of an expert in export control compliance and a senior corporate auditor.

This role is for a senior professional who can build trusted relationships and confidently engage with management at all levels, applying internal audit methodologies, business acumen, and professional judgment. You are able to think out of the box, understand conflicting priorities, the concepts of risk ownership and risk appetite. You quickly understand risks and business specifics in complex environments. You will provide objective, risk-based reviews that provide assurance to the business and drive meaningful corrective actions.

Your challenges:

• Deliver Insights: Conduct structured, evidence-based assessments of interdependent setup and governance. Your detailed analysis and clear, concise reporting will directly inform and guide senior management decisions;

• Risk & Scope: Contribute significantly to defining audit scope and objectives with the Head of Export Control Audits. Provide expert input and constructive challenge during the identification of key business risks, leveraging your in-depth knowledge of practical business challenges;

• Facilitate Resolution: Engage in constructive dialogue for alignment and validation. Drive feedback sessions with operational management to present your findings, secure acceptance for proposed actions, and follow up on their timely implementation;

• Champion Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to enhancing Corporate Audit’s own initiatives;

• Collaborate & Integrate: Participate in combined audits, fostering effective collaboration with colleagues across various divisional groups in the Corporate Audit function.

Your Profile

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in internal audit is essential, gained either in a corporate environment or within leading consulting/advisory firms.

• Experience in external audit (e.g., within audit firms) is an advantage.

• Experience related to Trade Compliance, particularly with the U.S. Export Controls (ITAR, EAR) is valued.

• Familiarity with EU Export Control regulations is also appreciated.

• Relevant professional qualifications such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) are a strong plus.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Exceptional Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Ability to professionally and effectively communicate complex information to diverse stakeholders across all organisational levels, both verbally and in writing (English proficiency is a must). Fluency in French, Spanish, and/or German is a definite asset.

• Strong Analytical Acumen: Demonstrated ability to dissect complex situations, synthesize information, and draw insightful conclusions.

• High Degree of Integrity: Possess unwavering initiative, credibility, independence, confidentiality, and trustworthiness.

• Team Player: Thrive in a collaborative, transnational team environment.

• Rapid Onboarding and Application: capacity to quickly understand regulatory frameworks, with a specific focus on gaining knowledge in applicable domestic and international trade law including export control compliance.

This roles implies regular business trips, you should then be able to travel accordingly.

Why Airbus?

This is more than just an audit role; it is an opportunity to apply your expertise at the forefront of a global industry leader. You will work on high-impact projects that directly contribute to Airbus's ethical conduct. We offer a challenging yet rewarding environment where continuous learning and professional growth are actively encouraged.

Life in Toulouse

Toulouse, "La Ville Rose" (The Pink City), is a vibrant and dynamic metropolis, consistently ranked as one of France's most attractive cities, in the southwest of France served by an international airport. As the heart of the European aerospace industry, it offers an unparalleled professional environment alongside a rich cultural scene, a warm climate, and an excellent quality of life. Toulouse boasts a strong economy driven by innovation, a favorable work-life balance, and a diverse, welcoming community. Ideally located between the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean and close to the Pyrenees mountains, it offers plenty of options for outdoor activities!

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.

• Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.

• Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.

• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Ready to make your mark? Apply today and join us in shaping the future of aerospace.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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