Lead Auditor

J. Safra Sarasin; Basel; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Entrepreneurial spirit

Central city offices across Schweiz

Above average insurance coverage

Health insurance contribution and meal

Global growth strategy and stable env.

Competitive offering

Job summary

Bank J. Safra Sarasin is seeking a Lead Auditor to independently plan and deliver end-to-end audits across financial crime and business conduct. The role involves driving risk identification and timely responses, with responsibility for specific international locations and regular interaction with senior management.

You will draft reports, partner with management, monitor remediation, and contribute as a Subject Matter Expert while traveling ~30 days per year.

Qualifications

• Requires banking apprenticeship or higher business education with professional certifications (CIA/CFA).
• Public accounting qualification is advantageous; strong MS Office and Avaloq skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assume the role of Lead Auditor with goal- and deadline-oriented planning and independent execution of audits.
• Draft clear and impactful reports.
• Act as sparring partner for management.
• Monitor implementation of measures.
• Prepare statements for executive leadership and board.
• Oversee annual risk assessment and planning for international locations (Panama and Bahamas).
• Participate in special investigations and projects.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Independent work

Communication skills

Travel willingness

English proficiency

Education

Banking apprenticeship / certified bank professional

CIA / CFA or equivalent

Public accountant qualification advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

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 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