Lead Auditor / Bankenprüfer

An established international financial institution is looking for an experienced Lead Auditor to strengthen its Group Internal Audit function. In this position, you will lead risk-based audits across a broad range of banking activities while partnering with senior stakeholders to enhance governance, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced banking auditor looking to take ownership of complex audit assignments within a collaborative, international environment.

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of internal audit engagements across various banking functions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Present audit findings and practical recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Build trusted relationships with business leaders, providing constructive challenge and professional guidance.
• Monitor the implementation of agreed audit actions and ensure timely follow-up.
• Support investigations, regulatory reviews, and cross-functional audit initiatives where required.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of audit methodologies and share expertise within the audit team. 

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline, or a completed banking apprenticeship with relevant further education.
• Professional qualification such as CIA, CPA, or a comparable certification is an advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience in internal or external banking audit, including responsibility for leading audit engagements.
• Strong understanding of banking operations and one or more areas such as risk management, treasury, credit, payments, trading, portfolio management, or banking products.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks and communicate findings effectively.
• Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Proactive, independent, and solution-oriented working style.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; experience with core banking systems such as Avaloq is beneficial.
• Fluent English is required; additional language skills such as German, French, or Spanish are considered an asset.
• Willingness to travel internationally on an occasional basis.