Are you passionate about coordinating audits and helping to enhance the security of the EU leader in Regulatory Technology, Whistleblowing, and compliance software? Do you keep yourself updated on security requirements and enjoy collecting proof that they are met? Does doing this in a global InfoSec team is your next career step? Then look no further and apply for our Audit, Certification & Assurance Specialist (m/f/d) role based in Barcelona.

This is an exciting opportunity where you will get the chance to oversee our information security management system, perform internal- and coordinate external audits, and thus provide assurance to our customers and stakeholders.

EQS Group is a leading international cloud software provider in corporate compliance, investor relations, and ESG. By working with EQS Group, thousands of companies worldwide inspire trust by fulfilling complex national and international disclosure obligations, minimizing risks, and communicating transparently with stakeholders.

As you might have already guessed from all this trust & compliance talk, transparency is essential to us. That’s why we communicate all our commitments to sustainability, diversity, equality, and well-being on our homepage and our social media platforms. We do this for you, for us, for everyone – fairly and publicly.

The key to our success is hiring talented people who bring passion to the table every day, take responsibility and support each other in the best possible way to create a trustworthy environment.

• You're important! A trusting environment and lifelong learning for your individual development. Set personal development goals, receive support and regular feedback. We support you in equipping yourself for success.
• Living our values! Take responsibility for a variety of tasks, find out what you like to work on, and find your way to make your own personal impact with us!  
• Great atmosphere! Regular team events, a talented international team, and a common goal that unites us all. Take a look at #EQSlife on Instagram!
• Be part of an exciting journey! Contribute to our success story of becoming the leading European cloud provider for corporate compliance, investor relations solutions, and sustainability reporting (ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) Tech).
• Work-life balance is necessary! You will work from an office in Barcelona city center with also the opportunity to work remotely, even from other European countries, and to flexibly arrange your working hours.
• Health is a priority!  We offer health insurance, meal vouchers for your healthy breaks, and you can also benefit from our corporate mental health counselling!

Our Information Security Department runs globally, with operations across Europe and India. Our structure is divided into three primary pillars: Audits, Certifications, and Assurance (ACA), Security Architecture (SecArc), and Security Operations (SecOps). You will be deployed in the ACA team, reporting to the Head of Audits, Certifications, and Assurance. 

See how your abilities can contribute: 

• You support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the information security management system (ISMS).
• You oversee the application of security controls throughout the organization and products.
• You ensure that evidence is provided by control owners as required for internal and external audits and help to further automatize evidence collection.
• You plan, prepare, and organize audits according to relevant audit standards and customer requirements.
• You follow up on audit results and ensure that findings are remediated in time.
• You develop sustainable assurance to internal and external stakeholders. 

• Ideally you have around 5+ years of working experience of which at least 3 are in information security.
• You worked with ISO 27000 series and understanding and applying further industry frameworks and best practices is easy for you.
• You are familiar with audit processes and requirements. Ideally, you already performed audits, either as   external or internal auditor, or have experience with implementing an ISMS.
• You have a basic technical understanding of IT environments, Cloud Service Providers, and IT controls.
• You strive to make customers and stakeholders confident in the security levels of EQS Group and its solutions.
• You are proactive and perform tasks with the highest degree of integrity while understanding business requirements.
• You cultivate relationships with colleagues and partners and facilitate their collaboration.
• You’re comfortable working in an international team and communicating proficiently in English and Spanish and ideally, in other European languages such as German, French, or Italian.
• Detail-oriented, precise, and effective communicator.
• Self-reliant and profound working methods. 
• You have an analytical, independent, and results-oriented approach. 

Required Skills:

• Excellent written and spoken language skills in English and Spanish.
• Understanding of information security frameworks and how to apply them. 
• Ability to prepare detailed and clear audit documentation.

Nice Haves: 

• Relevant certifications in Cyber Security or Information Security Sector.
• Experience in the Cloud Industry, especially in SaaS.
• Experience with various frameworks and audit standards, e.g., ISO, TISAX, ENS, ISAE 3000, SOC ½/3, CSA, STAR. 
• Other European language skills, especially German, French, or Italian.