Lead Auditor

Bank J. Safra Sarasin; Basel; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Central city office locations acrossSw

Above-average insurance coverage

Health insurance contribution

Meal allowance

Global growth and stability

Job summary

Bank J. Safra Sarasin is seeking a Lead Auditor to drive end-to-end audits across a diverse range of risk topics, including financial crime and business conduct.

You will own selected international locations, identify risks, and collaborate with senior management to implement timely responses. The role requires 5+ years in banking audit, strong analytical and communication skills, and willingness to travel ~30 days/year.

Qualifications

• Lead Auditor with banking audit experience (internal or external)
• English fluency; German/French/Spanish a plus
• Willingness to travel abroad (≈30 days/year)
• Banking apprenticeship or higher business education; CIA/CFA or equivalent
• CPA qualification advantageous

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and report end-to-end audits with goal- and deadline-orientation
• Draft clear, impactful audit reports for stakeholders
• Act as sparring partner for management
• Monitor the implementation of audit measures
• Prepare statements for Head of Group Internal Audit, Board or other decision-makers
• Oversee audits in Panama and Bahamas locations (annual risk assessment, planning)
• Participate in special investigations and projects
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Travel willingness

English fluency

Education

CIA/CFA or equivalent

Banking apprenticeship / professional qualification

Certified public accountant (advantageous)

Tools

Avaloq

Job description

Your Role

As a Lead Auditor at Bank J. Safra Sarasin, you will operate across a diverse range of risk topics, including financial crime and business conduct, while remaining flexible to new and emerging areas. You will independently plan and deliver audits end-to-end, from scoping to reporting, while engaging with stakeholders at all levels. In addition, you will take ownership of selected international locations, driving risk identification, assessment and timely responses to an evolving business and regulatory landscape, and acting as sparring partner to local senior management.

Your Responsibilities

• Assume the role of Lead Auditor, including goal- and deadline-oriented planning, independent execution and timely communication of results from end-to-end audits
• Draft clear and impactful reports
• Act as a sparring partner for management
• Monitor the implementation of measures
• Prepare statements for the Head of Group Internal Audit, the Board of Directors, or other decision-makers
• Act as the person responsible for thelocations Panama and Bahamas (annual risk assessment, activity planning, key contact)
• Participate in special investigations and projects
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert

Your Profile

• Banking apprenticeship, certified bank professional, or higher business education (university or university of applied sciences), CIA, CFA, or equivalent
• A certified public accountant qualification is advantageous
• At least 5 years of experience as a Lead Auditor in banking audit (internal or external audit)
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills; experience with Avaloq is an advantage
• Ability to weigh problems, set priorities and strong analytical skills
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Hands-on mentality, strong work ethic, integrity and a high level of accountability
• Excellent communication and presentation skills as well as ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel abroad (approx. 30 days per year)
• Fluency in English with the ability to write clear, impactful texts in English; knowledge of German, French, or Spanish is an advantage

Your Benefits

• Entrepreneurial spirit in a family owned bank
• Central city office locations across Switzerland
• Above average insurance coverage fully borne by the bank
• Contribution to health insurance and meal allowance
• Global growth strategy and stable environment
• Competitive offering

About us

As a leading sustainable private bank, we offer dynamic and personalized services in investment advisory and asset management for private and institutional clients. Our success depends on the enthusiasm and commitment of our employees and we value each person with their unique technical expertise, professional qualifications and social skills.

We are successfully operating for more than 180 years across 30 locations worldwide and offer our employees the chance to be a part of our success. Our employees are our most valuable asset, we are proud of our unique culture that fosters entrepreneurship and is fueled by a high team spirit and the positive attitude of each individual. Join our international team and be part of the next chapter of the J. Safra Sarasin Group.