Lead Auditor - Banking

Finders SA

Description of the company

Our client is a well-established international private banking group with a long-standing heritage and a strong reputation in sustainable wealth management and investment advisory. The organisation serves both private and institutional clients, offering tailored solutions across asset management, investment consulting, and financial structuring.

With a global footprint and a forward-looking approach, the bank combines stability with innovation. Its culture promotes accountability, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial mindset, encouraging employees to take ownership while working within a supportive, high-performing international environment.

Role & Responsibilities

In this role, you will take the lead across a broad spectrum of audit topics, including financial crime, regulatory compliance, and business conduct, while remaining adaptable to emerging risks. You will independently manage the full audit lifecyclefrom planning through execution to reportingwhile interacting with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.

You will also oversee selected international locations, acting as a key point of contact and trusted advisor to local senior management, ensuring effective risk assessment and timely responses to a changing regulatory landscape. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead and deliver end-to-end audits with full ownership, ensuring quality, timeliness, and risk-focused execution
• Produce clear, concise, and impactful audit reports for senior stakeholders
• Act as a trusted advisor and sparring partner to management across the business
• Track and validate the implementation of audit recommendations
• Support senior leadership and governance bodies through well-prepared reporting and insights
• Take responsibility for designated international locations, including risk assessments and audit planning
• Contribute to special investigations and cross-functional projects
• Provide subject matter expertise in key risk and audit domains

Why Join:

• Join a globally recognised financial institution with a strong heritage and future-focused strategy
• Be part of a collaborative culture that values initiative, integrity, and professional growth
• Work in an international environment with exposure to diverse markets and stakeholders
• Contribute to a business that places increasing emphasis on responsible investing and sustainable finance
• Benefit from a dynamic setting where your expertise directly influences decision-making and risk management
• Competitive remuneration package/benefits

Candidate Profile

• Solid academic or professional background in banking, finance, or business (e.g. university degree or equivalent qualification such as CIA, CFA, or similar)
• Additional certifications such as CPA or equivalent are a plus
• Minimum 5 years' experience in banking audit (internal or external), ideally in a lead capacity
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to prioritise effectively
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Independent, hands-on approach with a high level of accountability and integrity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are advantageous
• Proficiency in standard office tools; familiarity with core banking systems is beneficial
• Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis
• Office-based role with some travel; no home office arrangement
• Must be eligible for a Swiss work permit and willing to relocate to the Basel region or commute from nearby cities 

Branche: Bankwesen und Finanzdienstleistungen

Funktion: Rechnungswesen / Bankwesen / Finanzen

Anstellungsart: Festanstellung