Lead Auditor

Your Role

As a Lead Auditor at Bank J. Safra Sarasin, you will operate across a diverse range of risk topics, including financial crime and business conduct, while remaining flexible to new and emerging areas. You will independently plan and deliver audits end-to-end, from scoping to reporting, while engaging with stakeholders at all levels. In addition, you will take ownership of selected international locations, driving risk identification, assessment and timely responses to an evolving business and regulatory landscape, and acting as sparring partner to local senior management.

Your Responsibilities

• Assume the role of Lead Auditor, including goal- and deadline-oriented planning, independent execution and timely communication of results from end-to-end audits
• Draft clear and impactful reports
• Act as a sparring partner for management
• Monitor the implementation of measures
• Prepare statements for the Head of Group Internal Audit, the Board of Directors, or other decision-makers
• Act as the person responsible for the locations Panama and Bahamas (annual risk assessment, activity planning, key contact)
• Participate in special investigations and projects
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert

Your Profile

• Banking apprenticeship, certified bank 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)
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills; experience with Avaloq is an advantage
• Ability to weigh problems, set priorities and strong analytical skills
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• 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