Lead Auditor - Banking

Client:

As a distinguished banking and financial services institution, our Client provides customized investment advisory and asset management solutions for both private and institutional clients. Their long-established success is built on the dedication and expertise of their team members, and they offer a human-sized, dynamic, innovative place to work with likeminded professionals, as well as a collaborative team spirit. With a legacy spanning over 150 years and a presence in multiple global locations, they offer the chance to contribute to a thriving and forward-thinking organization. A bank that Finders works with regularly, as a trusted partner, thus able to explain the culture to any prospective applicant.

Position:

The chance for a Big 4 auditor (or equivalent) from financial services, strong on compliance and AML, to join a super team with genuinely nice people! Exposure also to a broad and varied caseload hands-on, as well as the chance to lead and mentor more junior staff. This role could also appeal to an experienced risk advisory or compliance specialist keen to bring their skills and expertise to an internal audit position. This key lead auditor role will play a key role in assessing private banking operations across Switzerland and international locations (around 20% travel expected). The position offers the opportunity to lead end-to-end audits, provide strategic insights to senior management, and contribute to the continuous improvement of risk management and compliance frameworks. The chance to be part of a close-knit, busy and dynamic team of human size, where you will need to take initiative and roll up sleeves.

Key responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

• Leading audits with a structured, results-oriented approach, ensuring thorough planning, execution, and timely reporting.

• Preparing clear, impactful reports and presenting key findings to senior leadership.

• Acting as a trusted advisor to management, offering insights on risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.

• Monitoring and ensuring the effective implementation of audit recommendations.

• Supporting internal audit leadership with detailed evaluations and decision-making materials.

• Participating in special investigations and high-impact projects.

• Serving as an expert in private banking regulations, including AML, cross-border compliance, and investment suitability.

Profile:

• Relevant higher/banking education, with a strong background in banking, finance, or auditing (CIA, CPA or similar preferred such as CFA); an auditor certification a plus.

• Minimum 5 years++ of experience as a lead auditor in banking; your relevant experience could also come from Big 4 audit or consulting (risk advisory, AML, regulatory etc)

• Those with a strong background in risk advisory and/or compliance looking to move to internal audit also strongly encouraged to apply

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills, with a high sense of integrity and responsibility.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to prioritize and address complex issues effectively.

• Fluent/good level in German and of course English; other languages a plus (e.g Spanish and/or French).

• Available to work full-time (no home office); happy to travel occasionally, around 25%.

• Eligible or already in possession of a Swiss passport or Swiss work permit and happy to be based in Basel.

Why apply?

This role is ideal for a proactive professional eager to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, international environment.