For one of our clients, a private bank based in Geneva we are looking for an :

SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR

Job description

• Participate in the annual Risk Assessment and in the definition of the audit plan
• Conduct internal audit assignments autonomously across all business areas of the Group, from the preparation of an audit program, the conduct of interviews and tests, the discussion of findings with the Management of the audited activity to the preparation of a report
• Ensuring strict follow-up of the measures to be taken for the implementation of audit recommendations issued by Internal Audit and External Audit
• Be a contact person for internal customers (questions and/or special request)
• Support to the Head of Internal Audit
• Taking care of daily requests under supervision of Head of Audit

Profile required

• Federal chartered accountant or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or equivalent qualification
• University degree in the areas of accounting or finance
• At least 8 years of professional experience as an internal or external auditor in the area of banking or finance
• Excellent knowledge of the banking industry and its risks, particularly in the areas of Private Banking and Commodity Trade Finance (IT audits an asset)
• Very good communication and writing skills
• Enjoying working with others, able to interact at any level of the Organisation (with members of the Executive Committee as well as with business line managers)
• Strong organization skills, analytical, able to adapt to a growing and changing environment
• Pragmatic and modern approach to internal audit, work closely with the departments to provide practical recommendations to improve the efficiency of the internal control system and to propose measures that generate added value for the company,
• Ability to combine technical expertise with a clear and persuasive communication style and the confidence and independence to make sound judgement calls.
• Fluent in written and spoken French and English
• Swiss resident.