Information Technology Auditor

Nicoll Curtin; Basel; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicoll Curtin is recruiting an IT Auditor for Basel to join a leading international private banking group’s Internal Audit team. The role focuses on cybersecurity, technology risk, and IT controls across complex tech environments, providing independent assurance to senior stakeholders in a highly regulated banking setting.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in IT audit or related fields, carries certifications (CISA/CISM/CISSP/CRISC), and fluent English with German or French advantageous.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in IT Audit, Technology Risk, or related fields.
• Proven ability to assess complex tech environments and communicate risks.
• Experience in Banking or highly regulated domains.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based IT audit assignments across technology, cybersecurity, and resilience domains.
• Evaluate controls related to IAM, Network Security, Vulnerability Management, Security Operations, Data Management, and IT Governance.
• Review the results of penetration tests and vulnerability assessments to identify risks.
• Assess AI impact on security, governance, and risk frameworks.
• Present findings to senior stakeholders and monitor remediation activities.
• Collaborate with Technology, Information Security, Risk, and Business teams to strengthen the control environment.

Skills

IT Auditing

Cybersecurity

Risk Management

Stakeholder Communication

Regulatory Compliance

Tools

IAM/PAM

Network Security

Vulnerability Scanning

SOC

Job description

IT Auditor | Cybersecurity & Technology Risk

A leading international private banking group is looking for an experienced IT Auditor to join its Internal Audit team in Basel.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals who combine a strong background in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Technology Risk, or IT Audit and enjoy working across complex technology environments. You will assess critical technology and security controls, challenge established processes, and provide independent assurance to senior stakeholders in a highly regulated banking environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based IT audit assignments across technology, cybersecurity, and operational resilience domains
• Evaluate controls related to Identity & Access Management (IAM), Network Security, Vulnerability Management, Security Operations, Data Management, and IT Governance
• Review the results of penetration tests, security assessments, and vulnerability reviews to identify material risks and control weaknesses
• Assess emerging technology risks, including the impact of Artificial Intelligence on security, governance, and risk frameworks
• Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders and monitor remediation activities
• Collaborate with Technology, Information Security, Risk, and Business teams to strengthen the overall control environment

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in IT Audit, Technology Risk, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Strong practical knowledge of one or more of the following areas:
  • Cybersecurity
  • Security Operations (SOC)
  • IAM / PAM
  • Network Security
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Operational Resilience
• Experience within Banking, Financial Services, or another highly regulated environment
• Ability to assess complex technical environments and communicate risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, or equivalent certifications are highly valued
• Fluent English required; German and/or French are advantageous

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, and Governance, with significant exposure to senior management and enterprise-wide initiatives within a global banking environment.