Third-Party Compliance Auditor

Skip to content IBM < Back to search results Third-Party Compliance Auditor BUDAPEST, Budapest, Hungary Professional Email X LinkedIn Apply now Introduction At IBM Finance & Operations, we are the backbone of IBM’s transformation driving efficiency, transparency, and smart decision-making across the business. Our teams provide the insight and discipline that guide strategy, ensure financial strength, and enable IBM to invest in innovation and growth. Working in Finance & Operations means combining analytical skills with collaboration and curiosity. You’ll partner with colleagues across functions and geographies, using data, technology, and process excellence to create solutions that improve performance and deliver measurable impact. IBM offers continuous learning, career development, and a culture that values diverse perspectives. Join us and be part of a global team that keeps IBM moving forward, while building your own future in a dynamic and evolving environment. Your role and responsibilities Audit Execution & Risk AssessmentPlan and conduct comprehensive audits of third-party contractual agreements, ensuring execution in accordance with internal methodologies and professional standards. Ensure documentation supports audit work performed.Evaluate compliance with terms and conditions, including financial, operational, and ethical obligations.Identify gaps in compliance, assess risk exposure, and recommend corrective actions.Examine business records and transactions to detect unethical or illegal practices.Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality. Governance & OversightProvide assurance on the effectiveness of third-party compliance programs, risk management frameworks, and internal controls.Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, Risk Management, and Business Units to ensure alignment with IBM’s compliance standards.Partner with stakeholders supporting timely and sustainable remediation of identified issues. Reporting & CommunicationPrepare detailed audit reports and present findings to management.Track and report on audit outcomes, trends, and risk indicators.Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies and compliance frameworks.Foster an environment that enhances and promotes compliance and adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and contractual requirements. Required education Bachelor's Degree Preferred education Master's Degree Required technical and professional expertise Fluent in English; reading, writing, and speakingStrong attention to detailStrong analytical skills, coupled with ability to quickly process information to connect dots and formulate a view on riskExcellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrated through clear articulationPrecision in execution and delivery through effective organization and time management skills and a relentless focus on quality and timelinessSelf-confidence, ability to defend findings and conclusionsAbility to work across disciplines and culturesAbility to navigate complex contractual structures  Preferred technical and professional experience Familiarity with regulatory change management and compliance monitoring programsPrior audit or investigation experienceOther language skills such as Korean, Mandarin, Arabic and CEE-based languages are considered an advantage  ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT The IBM Finance organization is responsible for driving enterprise performance and transformation.  We are the financial stewards of IBM, delivering IBM’s financial strategy, developing new business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. Do you have a passion for...