Lead Auditor, Group Internal Audit

Jobtailor; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor is seeking a Lead Auditor for its Zürich, Switzerland team to plan and execute internal audits across Trading, Treasury, and Portfolio Management within the Private Banking space. The role requires experience in first/second line risk, strong analytical skills, and the ability to engage with senior management.

The successful candidate will deliver concise audit reports, provide actionable recommendations, and monitor the implementation of corrective measures while building durable

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business, or related field.
• ACCA, CPA, CIA, CFA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Solid experience auditing Private Banking.
• Experience auditing Trading, Treasury, Asset Management or risk management in 1st/2nd line of defense.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of risks and controls.
• Knowledge of international regulatory requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Plan and manage group audits across Trading, Treasury, Portfolio Management, Risk or Operations.
• Lead end-to-end audits as Lead Auditor.
• Work within defined timeframes and budgets per audit plan.
• Execute audits per group standards.
• Involve in investigations and special-focus audits.
• Assess adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Prepare concise audit reports and discuss findings with Head of Internal Audit.
• Provide value-adding recommendations and partner with line managers.
• Monitor implementation of recommended actions and take ownership for technical aspects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and senior management.
• Stay up to date with internal and external regulations.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Result-oriented

Adaptability

German & English fluency

Strong problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business, or related field

ACCA, CPA, CIA, CFA or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

• Plan and manage group audits in Trading, Treasury, Portfolio Management, Risk, or Operations
• Independently lead end-to-end audits as Lead Auditor
• Work within specified timeframes and budgets based on the audit plan
• Execute audits in accordance with group standards
• Participate in investigations and special-focus audits
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls designed to address key risks
• Prepare concise audit reports, communicate results and discuss findings with the Head of Internal Audit
• Provide value-adding recommendations and act as a sparring partner for line managers to strengthen processes and controls
• Monitor the implementation of recommended measures and assume technical responsibility
• Build and maintain strong, mutually beneficial relationships
• Stay up to date with internal and external regulations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIA, CFA, or equivalent
• Solid experience auditing Private Banking
• Experience auditing Trading, Treasury, Asset Management or experience as a risk manager in the 1st or 2nd line of defense (Market Risk, Product Control or Operations)
• Strong analytical skills
• Clear understanding of related key risks and controls
• Knowledge of international regulatory requirements
• Openness to new trends and developments in a broad context
• Ability to build stable partnerships and engage with stakeholders and senior management
• Strong, concise verbal and written communication skills
• Interest in taking on increased responsibility
• Task-oriented and result-driven
• Proficient with MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluent in German and English

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in auditing processes within Trading, Treasury, and Portfolio Management, with a strong focus on internal controls and risk assessment. Proficient in building relationships with stakeholders while providing actionable recommendations to enhance operational effectiveness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Lead Auditor Experience
• Private Banking Auditing
• Professional Qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIA, CFA)
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Fluent in German and English

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Auditing
• Risk Assessment
• Internal Controls
• Audit Reporting
• Regulatory Compliance
• Market Risk
• Product Control
• Operations Auditing
• Financial Analysis
• Stakeholder Engagement

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Relationship Building
• Task-Oriented
• Result-Driven
• Openness to New Trends

Certifications & Qualifications

• ACCA
• CPA
• CIA
• CFA

Industry Keywords

• Trading
• Treasury
• Portfolio Management
• Private Banking
• Asset Management
• 1st Line of Defense
• 2nd Line of Defense
• International Regulatory Requirements

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office
• Excel
• PowerPoint