Lead Auditor

Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG; Basel; On-site; CHF 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Health insurance contribution

Meal allowance

Job summary

Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG seeks a Lead Auditor to cover diverse risk topics, including financial crime and business conduct. You will plan and deliver audits end-to-end, engage stakeholders at all levels, and own selected international locations for risk assessment and response.

The role requires 5+ years in banking audits, excellent MS Office skills, and fluency in English, with French or Spanish a plus. Travel about 30 days/year. Based in Basel, Switzerland.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Lead Auditor in banking audit
• Experience with risk topics including financial crime and business conduct
• Excellent MS Office skills; Avaloq is an advantage
• Fluent English; knowledge of French or Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end audits from scoping to reporting
• Draft clear, impactful audit reports
• Act as sparring partner for management
• Monitor implementation of audit measures
• Prepare statements for Head of Group Internal Audit or Board
• Oversee locations Panama and Bahamas (annual risk assessment, planning, contact)
• Participate in special investigations and projects
• Serve as a Subject Expert

Skills

Audit leadership

Risk assessment

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Independent work

English proficiency

Education

Banking apprenticeship

Certified bank professional

CIA/CFA or equivalent

CPA advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Office

Avaloq

Job description

Lead Auditor

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 the locations Panama and Bahamas (annual risk assessment, activity planning, key contact)
• Participate in special investigations and projects
• Serve as a Subject 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 , 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 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 employees are our most valuable asset, we are proud of our unique culture that fosters entrepreneurship and is fueled by a high team spirit andthe positive attitude of each individual. Join our international team and be part of the next chapter of the J. Safra Sarasin Group.

• Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG
  Elisabethenstrasse 62
  4051 Basel