Our financial client is seeking a Lead Auditor to join their Basel based team in a permanent role.
This role will require 100% onsite working in Basel.
Your Role:
As a Lead Auditor you will apply your experience in areas such as Operations, Payments, Credit, Portfolio Management, Risk, Treasury and Trading to conduct independent audits. Your core responsibilities include planning and executing audits independently, as well as preparing and delivering audit reports.
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
* 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) in areas such as Operations, Payments, Credit, Portfolio Management, Risk, Treasury or Trading
* 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