Lead Risk-Based Auditor Private Banking

The role of Lead Risk-Based Auditor Private Banking is within an international private bank in Zurich. The company, coni + partner, is a consultancy firm specialising in staffing solutions that align with corporate culture, ensuring a perfect match of professional and personal skills. The bank seeks a senior auditor to lead risk-based audits and provide consulting services to evaluate and improve processes across wealth management. The main responsibilities include building and maintaining relationships with business area management to provide audit support and internal controls expertise. The auditor will conduct risk-based audits, identify weaknesses, and prepare comprehensive audit reports with practical recommendations for risk mitigation. Additionally, the role involves conducting follow-up activities to evaluate the adequacy of corrective actions and performing an annual risk assessment for specific areas within the Wealth Management operating units. The auditor will also share computer-assisted audit techniques and data analytics best practices to support audit engagements. To qualify, candidates must have a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Economics or Finance. Fluency in German is a must. Applicable work experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Compliance within an international or private bank is required. A good understanding of products and processes in the field, as well as the ability to work well within a matrix organization, is essential. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are crucial, along with team orientation and strong interpersonal skills. Outstanding organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and projects, are also necessary. Strong IT affinity and advanced Excel skills are required. Nice-to-have skills include an audit certification such as CA, CPA, CFA, CIA, or CISA. The role involves travel up to 15% per annum. The team and conditions are not specified, but the role offers the opportunity to contribute know-how that strengthens internal audit practices and other risk/control efforts. What the role asks for: - Master's or Bachelor's in Economics or Finance - Fluency in German - Applicable work experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management or Compliance, within an international Bank or Private Bank - Audit certification (CA, CPA, CFA, CIA, CISA) (nice-to-have) - Strong IT affinity and advanced Excel skills - Ability to travel up to 15% per annum