Internal Audit Digital/IT

This is an exciting opportunity for an internal auditor with digital and/or information security background who can work within a fast-paced and dynamic organization.

Let us describe the challenge we offer



As Polestar grows, we have a new opening in our internal audit team. An exciting opportunity for an internal auditor with digital and/or information security background who can work within a fast-paced and dynamic organization. This role will be part of the Polestar global internal audit team and be located at the Polestar Headquarter at Lindholmen in Gothenburg, Sweden. This role reports to the Chief Audit Executive.



This position is located at our HQ Lindholmen, in Gothenburg. We understand that work-life balance isn’t easy, and of course, welcome our employees to work flexible hours and from home a couple of days per week if needed. We believe in empowerment.

What you'll do

You will join a small, dynamic, team where your main responsibility will be conducting audits in areas related to digital and/or information security. Key responsibilities will include:

- Participate in drafting the annual internal Audit Plan for the Audit Committee to approve.
- Plan and complete audits according to the internal Audit Plan in areas related to digital and/or information security, but also covering other topics.
- Coordinate and manage external consultants in the completion of above audits.
- Regular interaction with senior stakeholders/managers within the organization, both verbally and in writing.
- Support and follow up that the organization has implemented procedures and controls to ensure that risks have been effectively managed.


You will handle matters independently and with full responsibility. Polestar has a global footprint, and you will be interacting and collaborating with a diverse and international team of colleagues in all areas of the business.

The Internal Audit department is an independent function within Polestar reporting to the Audit Committee. The responsibility is to provide objective assurance and insight to the management and the Board of Directors to improve operations and assist in achieving objectives by bringing a systematic approach to evaluate and improve the business processes, risk management, and governance.

Who you are

You have a relevant university degree and a minimum of three years external or internal audit (or similar) experience, preferably within the field of digital and/or information security.

For this role you need to have a strong business acumen, be curious and performance driven and enjoy the challenge of unfamiliar tasks. You have a holistic view, professional judgment, and strong skills in collecting and analyzing complex information and drawing logical conclusions. You have high integrity and the ability to focus and prioritize based on relevance/risk. You are also a good communicator, both verbally and in writing, including active listening skills and understanding the management perspective.

This position will involve both domestic and international travel, but the majority of the audits in areas related to digital and/or information security will be performed in Gothenburg. As part of an international business, you are expected to be fluent in English in both written and oral communication.

At Polestar, you will be part of a cross-functional and international team, with English as a natural language for written and spoken communication. Since Polestar’s in a scale-up phase you thrive by working in a fast-paced environment.



People at Polestar

We know that a change is needed. We also know that each one of us can help bring about that change. Our commitment to becoming climate-neutral by 2040 is just as important to us as being inclusive, diverse, and innovative. Together, we are creating, collaborating and experimenting to usher in a new era of sustainable mobility.

We are an electric performance brand, determined to improve the society we live in.



Is this you? If you are interested in joining the Polestar family, don't wait with submitting your application. We apply a continuous selection process and the job post will be open until the position is filled.

Are you ready for the journey? Which is electric by the way...