Lead Internal Auditor with focus on Front Office

Albedis SA; Basel; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Central city office locations acrossSw

Above average insurance coverage fully

Health insurance and meal allowance

Training and development opportunities

International environment

Job summary

Albedis SA in Basel is seeking a Lead Internal Auditor with a focus on Front Office. You will plan and execute audits across financial crime, business conduct, and regulatory topics, reporting to senior management and coordinating audits in international locations.

Experience as a Lead Auditor in banking/financial services is required; candidate should travel approximately 30 days per year and work on-site in Basel. English reports are essential; additional languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• Completed banking education or equivalent professional qualification.
• Higher business degree (university or UAS) or equivalent.
• Recognised certifications such as CIA or CFA are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and conclude end-to-end audits independently across risk areas.
• Prepare concise audit reports with actionable recommendations.
• Act as sparring partner to management and support risk discussions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Auditing experience

Travel readiness

French

Spanish

Education

Banking education

Higher business degree

CIA

CFA

Job description

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Lead Internal Auditor with focus on Front Office

Albedis Vacant since : 16.10.2026 4054 Basel (BS) 100% By agreement Permanent

Role & Responsibilities

In the role of Lead Internal Auditor, you will independently plan and execute audits across a broad spectrum of risk areas, including financial crime, business conduct and emerging regulatory topics. You will manage audits end-to-end, from scoping through reporting, and act as a trusted sparring partner for senior management. In addition, you will assume responsibility for selected international locations, contributing to proactive risk identification and effective mitigation in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and conclude end-to-end audits independently, ensuring clear communication and timely delivery
• Prepare concise, high-quality audit reports with actionable recommendations
• Act as a sparring partner to management and support constructive risk discussions
• Monitor the implementation of agreed audit measures and follow up on remediation actions
• Prepare briefing materials and statements for senior decision-makers and governing bodies
• Take ownership for designated international locations, including annual risk assessments and activity planning
• Contribute to special investigations, audit projects and act as subject-matter expert in relevant risk areas

Candidate Profile

You hold a completed banking education, higher business degree (university or university of applied sciences) or an equivalent professional qualification, ideally complemented by recognised certifications such as CIA, CFA or similar. You bring several years of current, hands-on experience as a Lead Auditor within the banking or financial services sector, and you are comfortable operating independently in complex, international environments.

Additionally

• Current experience leading internal or external audits in a banking or regulated environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks, weigh priorities and derive clear conclusions
• Confident interaction with diverse stakeholders, including senior management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, impactful reports in English
• Hands-on mentality, high integrity and a strong sense of accountability
• Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 30 days per year)
• Knowledge of , French or Spanish is an advantage
• Valid Swiss work permit or EU/EFTA citizenship required
• Willingness to work 100% on-site

Benefits

• Central city office locations across Switzerland
• Above average insurance coverage fully borne our client
• Contribution to health insurance and meal allowance
• Excellent opportunities for further training and personal development
• International environment

• Work location 4054 Basel (BS)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start By agreement
• Employment duration Permanent