Global Banking Audit Lead – International & Basel

Finders SA; Basel; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Finders SA, on behalf of our client, a well-established international private bank, seeks an experienced Lead Auditor to join the Group Internal Audit function. The role covers financial crime, conduct risk, operational and regulatory topics, with responsibility for selected international locations.

You will lead audits from planning to reporting, partner with senior stakeholders, and drive improvements in risk controls.

Qualifications

• Degree, banking qualification or equivalent higher education in finance.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CFA or similar; CPA qualification would be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years' experience leading banking audits.
• Strong understanding of banking regulations, governance and risk management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage internal audit assignments from scoping and risk assessment through to reporting and follow-up.
• Produce clear, concise and impactful audit reports and recommendations.
• Build trusted relationships with business leaders and provide independent challenge and guidance.
• Track and assess the effective implementation of agreed remediation actions.
• Prepare audit findings, summaries and reports for senior management, Audit Committees and Board-level stakeholders.
• Act as the primary audit contact for designated international offices.
• Conduct annual risk assessments and support audit planning activities for these locations.
• Participate in special reviews, investigations and strategic projects as required.
• Provide subject matter expertise across key risk and regulatory areas.

Skills

Audit leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

CIA/CFA or CPA beneficial

Tools

Avaloq

Microsoft Office

Job description

Finders SA, on behalf of our client, a well-established international private bank, seeks an experienced Lead Auditor to join the Group Internal Audit function. The role covers financial crime, conduct risk, operational and regulatory topics, with responsibility for selected international locations.

You will lead audits from planning to reporting, partner with senior stakeholders, and drive improvements in risk controls.