Banking Audit Manager: ECL & Financial Instruments

PwC; Zürich; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Switzerland invites an experienced Manager to lead audit engagements for multinational banking clients, focusing on complex financial instruments and ECL methodologies. The role requires deep knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, GAAS, ISA, and SOX, with ability to coach diverse teams across regions.

Drive delivery, governance, and continuous improvement of audit processes leveraging digital tools and data analytics. Travel up to 40% may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
• CPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• 4 to 7 busy seasons auditing multinational banking groups.
• Extensive exposure to financial instruments including derivatives, structured products, cash and debt instruments.
• Strong knowledge of ECL methodologies and credit risk governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and completion of audit engagements covering complex financial instruments in multinational banking environments.
• Assess ECL methodologies, assumptions, governance frameworks and related control activities.
• Evaluate valuation methodologies, risk management practices and internal control frameworks for investment banking and trading activities.
• Support multinational banking clients across Asia and major global markets on complex financial reporting, risk and control matters.
• Apply advanced accounting/auditing knowledge under US GAAP, IFRS, US GAAS, ISA, PCAOB standards and SOX requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-border audit teams, modelling specialists and senior stakeholders to align audit approaches and deliver high-quality assurance services.

Job description

PwC Switzerland invites an experienced Manager to lead audit engagements for multinational banking clients, focusing on complex financial instruments and ECL methodologies. The role requires deep knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, GAAS, ISA, and SOX, with ability to coach diverse teams across regions.

Drive delivery, governance, and continuous improvement of audit processes leveraging digital tools and data analytics. Travel up to 40% may be required.