Lead Internal Auditor - Banking

System Recruitment Specialists; Basel; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

System Recruitment Specialists is seeking a Senior/Lead Auditor for our Basel-based team in a permanent role. You will own the full audit lifecycle, act as sparring partner for management, and ensure timely, high-quality audit outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years as a Lead Auditor in banking audits, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with Swiss regulatory requirements. Travel ~30 days/year and English fluency required; German/French/Spanish advantageous.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as a Lead Auditor in banking audit.
• Fluency in English with clear, impactful writing; knowledge of German, French, or Spanish is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of Swiss regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit planning, execution and communication of results.
• Oversee the full audit lifecycle from engagement planning to reporting.
• Draft clear and impactful audit reports for senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with management and challenge stakeholders at all levels.
• Ensure timely implementation and monitoring of corrective actions.
• Prepare statements for Head of Group Internal Audit, Board, or decision-makers.
• Participate in investigations and projects.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

CIA

CFA

CPA (advantageous)

Certified banking professional

Tools

Avaloq

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our financial client is seeking a Senior / Lead Auditor to join their Basel based team in a permanent role.

Your Responsibilities:

• Assume the role of a Lead Auditor, including goal- and deadline-oriented planning, independent execution and timely communication of audit results
• Own the full audit lifecycle, from risk-based engagement planning and execution to reporting, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards
• Draft clear and impactful audit reports
• Act as a sparring partner for management
• Monitor the effective implementation of measures
• Prepare statements for the Head of Group Internal Audit, the Board of Directors, or other decision-makers
• Participate in special investigations and projects
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert

Your Profile:

• Certified banking 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)
• Profound experience in at least 2 of the following areas is a must: Operations, Risk, Portfolio Management, Credit, Payments, Products, Treasury or Trading
• Solid knowledge of Swiss regulatory requirements
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills; experience with Avaloq is an advantage
• Ability to weigh problems, set priorities and strong analytical skills
• Ability to collaborate and challenge stakeholders at all levels
• 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