Manager in Audit Banking – Global Markets & ECL

PwC; Zürich; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Switzerland invites an experienced Manager to lead audit engagements for multinational banking clients, focusing on complex financial instruments and ECL methodologies. The role requires deep knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, GAAS, ISA, and SOX, with ability to coach diverse teams across regions.

Drive delivery, governance, and continuous improvement of audit processes leveraging digital tools and data analytics. Travel up to 40% may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
• CPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• 4 to 7 busy seasons auditing multinational banking groups.
• Extensive exposure to financial instruments including derivatives, structured products, cash and debt instruments.
• Strong knowledge of ECL methodologies and credit risk governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and completion of audit engagements covering complex financial instruments in multinational banking environments.
• Assess ECL methodologies, assumptions, governance frameworks and related control activities.
• Evaluate valuation methodologies, risk management practices and internal control frameworks for investment banking and trading activities.
• Support multinational banking clients across Asia and major global markets on complex financial reporting, risk and control matters.
• Apply advanced accounting/auditing knowledge under US GAAP, IFRS, US GAAS, ISA, PCAOB standards and SOX requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-border audit teams, modelling specialists and senior stakeholders to align audit approaches and deliver high-quality assurance services.

Job description

Line of Service Assurance Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Assurance Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary

Your team In Audit, we provide independent and objective assurance that financial records, statements, and processes are accurate, reliable, and compliant, instilling confidence and trust among stakeholders. We therefore contribute to the integrity of financial systems, facilitate informed decision-making, safeguard against fraud, and promote trust and confidence in the business environment.

Your impact

Lead the planning, execution and completion of audit engagements covering complex financial instruments within multinational banking environments. Assess and challenge Expected Credit Loss (ECL) methodologies, assumptions, governance frameworks and related control activities. Evaluate valuation methodologies, risk management practices and internal control frameworks supporting investment banking and trading activities. Support multinational banking clients with significant operations across Asia and other major global financial markets on complex financial reporting, risk and control matters. Apply advanced technical accounting and auditing knowledge under US GAAP, IFRS, US GAAS, ISA, PCAOB standards and SOX requirements. Collaborate with cross-border audit teams, modelling specialists and senior stakeholders in credit risk and finance to align audit approaches, resolve findings and deliver high-quality assurance services for globally active financial institutions. Shape and develop diverse engagement teams through coaching, knowledge sharing, active feedback and responsibility for audit quality and timely delivery. Contribute to audit transformation, quality and operational initiatives by leveraging digital audit tools, data analytics and efficient group-reporting processes.

Your skill set

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field; CPA or an equivalent professional qualification is preferred. Experience across 4 to 7 busy seasons auditing multinational banking groups, with extensive exposure to financial instruments, including derivatives, structured products, cash and debt instruments. Expertise in Expected Credit Loss (ECL) methodologies, credit risk assessment frameworks and associated governance and control activities. Strong technical proficiency in designing and executing audit procedures related to financial instruments, valuation techniques and complex credit risk portfolios. Advanced knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, US GAAS, ISA, PCAOB standards and SOX compliance requirements in a banking environment.

Education

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Complying With Regulations, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Digital Tooling {+ 32 more}

Travel Requirements

Travel Requirements Up to 40% Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date

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