Senior Auditor

Are you a Senior Auditor with strong experience in banking audit, risk management, and financial crime or business conduct?

We are currently supporting a client with a requirement for a Lead Auditor.

This role offers the opportunity to operate across a diverse range of risk topics while independently leading audits from scoping through reporting.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, act as a sparring partner to management, and take ownership of selected international locations while responding to an evolving business and regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits end-to-end, including planning, scoping, execution, and timely communication of results
• Assess risks across areas including financial crime, business conduct, and emerging risk topics
• Draft clear, concise, and impactful audit reports
• Act as a sparring partner to management and senior stakeholders
• Monitor the implementation of agreed audit measures and recommendations
• Prepare statements and reports for the Head of Group Internal Audit, Board of Directors, and other decision-makers
• Take responsibility for the Panama and Bahamas locations, including annual risk assessments, activity planning, and acting as key contact
• Participate in special investigations, projects, and other internal audit initiatives
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert across relevant risk areas

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a Lead Auditor within banking, internal audit, or external audit
• Banking apprenticeship, certified bank professional, university or university of applied sciences degree, or equivalent qualification
• CIA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification is advantageous
• Certified Public Accountant qualification is a plus
• Strong knowledge of banking audit and risk management
• Experience with Avaloq is an advantage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risks and set priorities
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to produce impactful written reports
• High level of integrity, accountability, and ownership
• Hands‑on and proactive working approach
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel internationally, approximately 30 days per year
• Fluent English required, with strong written English skills
• German, French, or Spanish is an advantage