Lead Internal Auditor with focus on Front Office (Basel)

Albedis SA; Basel; Sur place; CHF 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Central city office locations acrossSw

Above average insurance coverage

Meal allowance

Training & development

International environment

Résumé du poste

Albedis SA is seeking a Lead Internal Auditor to independently plan and execute audits across financial crime, business conduct, and regulatory topics. You will manage end-to-end audits, report with actionable recommendations, and serve as a sparring partner for senior management.

You will also oversee selected international locations, conducting annual risk assessments and contributing to proactive risk mitigation in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Completed banking education or a higher business degree.
• Professional qualifications such as CIA, CFA or equivalent preferred.
• Several years' hands-on experience as a Lead Auditor in banking or financial services.
• Ability to operate independently in complex, international environments.
• Willingness to travel internationally (≈30 days/year) and work on-site.

Responsabilités

• Plan, execute and conclude end-to-end audits across risk areas.
• Prepare concise audit reports with actionable recommendations.
• Act as sparring partner to management for risk discussions.
• Monitor remediation actions and closure of findings.
• Lead designated international locations and annual risk assessments.
• Contribute to special investigations and risk projects.
• Prepare materials for senior decision-makers and governing bodies.

Connaissances

Lead Auditor

Regulatory audits

Stakeholder management

English reports

Travel willingness

Formation

Banking education

Higher business degree

Description du poste

Description of the company

Our client is a well-established international financial services organisation operating in a highly regulated environment. The company is recognised for its robust governance framework, strong risk culture and long-term stability. With an international footprint, it values independent thinking, professionalism and constructive dialogue across all management levels.

Role & Responsibilities

Role Overview

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

Your 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 German, 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