Founded in April 2018 and headquartered in Zug, AMINA Bank is a pioneer in the financial industry. In August 2019, AMINA received a Swiss banking and securities dealer license from FINMA. The broad, vertically integrated spectrum of services, combined with the highest security standards, make AMINA’s value proposition unique.
AMINA operates globally from its regulated hubs in Switzerland, Abu Dhabi, and Hong Kong to offer fiat and crypto services to progressive investors, traditional and crypto-native alike, whether individuals, corporates, or institutions.
CVVC Global Report and CB Insights named AMINA as one of the Top 50 Companies within the blockchain ecosystem. Aite Group awarded AMINA their 2021 Digital Wealth Management Impact Innovation Award in the ‘Digital Startup of the Year’ category, and LinkedIn listed AMINA as one of the Top Startups 2021 in Switzerland. In 2022, AMINA won the Digital Assets Offering or Service at the WealthBriefing Swiss EAM Awards, and the bank was also recognized for its product offering SEBAX and won the Best ETP of the Year award at the Swiss ETF Awards 2022. In 2023, AMINA won the European WealthBriefing Award in the Digital Assets Solution, Fund Manager category.
Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It)
As an Internal Controls & Audit Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening our internal control environment. This is an execution role where you will be required to identify gaps; fix them and ensure the organization embeds strong, sustainable controls. You will independently challenge 1st and 2nd Line of Defense functions, drive remediation end-to-end, and enhance governance through actionable insights and disciplined follow-through.
Your AMINA To-Do List
Control Assurance & Deep-Dive Reviews
* Independently review and assess the effectiveness of 1st and 2nd LoD controls.
* Conduct thorough process deep dives to identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and areas of operational risk.
* Translate observations into practical, implementable control improvements.
Execution & Remediation Ownership
* Drive audit findings from initial identification all the way through to closure, ensuring fixes are implemented, tested, and sustained.
* Draft, refine, and implement process, workflow, and procedural enhancements directly where required.
* Ensure consistent execution discipline and measurable outcomes across remediation activities.
Cross-Functional Partnership
* Work closely with Compliance, Risk, Operations, and Business units to embed changes across key processes.
* Challenge stakeholders constructively to strengthen the control environment while maintaining strong working relationships.
* Support teams in adopting new processes and ensuring adherence to internal standards.
Governance, Tracking & Reporting
* Establish structured tracking mechanisms for control improvements, audit issues, and remediation timelines.
* Deliver concise, data-driven reporting to senior leadership and the Risk Committee.
* Provide visibility into recurring themes, systemic risks, and process-level enhancements.
Risk Management & Internal Control Enhancement
* Maintain a strong oversight lens on risks associated with onboarding, operational workflows, and ongoing account management processes.
* Ensure all activities adhere to internal policies and regulatory expectations across financial services controls and KYC/AML frameworks.
* Promote a strong risk culture through hands-on execution and continuous improvement initiatives.
Your golden ticket to the AMINA team
* 4-7 years of experience in: Internal Audit / Assurance (Big 4 Financial Services preferred), or Risk / Controls roles within Banking or Financial Services
* Strong understanding of: Internal controls, audit methodologies & risk frameworks, KYC / AML processes and regulatory requirements
* Work independently and hands-on with minimal oversight
* Move from issue identification to practical execution
* Drive tangible change in fast-paced, unstructured environments
* High level of ownership, discipline, and follow-through
* Compliance experience is a plus (not mandatory
We owe our exponential growth to our innovative and collaborate team spirit and talented workforce. Every voice counts as we are always committed to learning from diverse perspectives and backgrounds because our people make the difference at AMINA Bank. Regardless of your age, gender, belief, and background, at AMINA EVERYONE is welcome!
Join our skilled team and together redefine finance.
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