Senior Internal Audit Manager (Banking) in Basel

Description of the company
Our client is a well-established financial institution known for its long-standing stability, international footprint, and commitment to operational excellence. The organisation fosters a collaborative culture, values expertise, and promotes continuous improvement across its global governance, risk, and control functions.
Role & Responsibilities
As
Lead Banking Audit Manager
, you will take ownership of risk-based audit engagements across a broad range of banking activities and act as a trusted advisor to senior management. You will independently plan, execute, and report on audit assignments while evaluating the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks. The role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic business activities within a highly regulated international banking environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and execute risk-based audit engagements from planning through reporting and follow-up
Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance structures, and risk management processes
Draft clear, concise, and impactful audit reports for senior management and governance bodies
Challenge existing processes and provide practical recommendations to improve efficiency and control effectiveness
Act as a trusted sparring partner for business and management stakeholders across multiple functional areas
Monitor and validate the implementation of agreed remediation actions
Prepare audit summaries, reports, and presentations for executive management and governance committees
Contribute to special investigations, thematic reviews, and strategic projects
Serve as a subject matter expert in selected banking domains and support the continuous improvement of audit methodologies
Candidate Profile
You hold a university-level degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Law or a related discipline and bring several years of current, hands-on experience conducting audits within a banking environment. You combine strong analytical capabilities with excellent stakeholder management skills and are comfortable challenging senior decision-makers in a constructive and professional manner.
Additionally:
Minimum
5 years of experience as a Lead Auditor within internal audit, external audit, or banking assurance functions
Professional certification such as
CIA, CFA, CPA, ACCA, Swiss Certified Banking Expert, or equivalent
Proven experience leading audit engagements across at least two of the following banking domains: Operations, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Credit, Payments, Banking Products, Treasury and Trading
Strong understanding of banking processes, governance frameworks, and risk management principles
Sound knowledge of
Swiss banking regulations
, regulatory expectations, and control environments
Experience assessing the design and effectiveness of internal controls in regulated financial institutions
Advanced report-writing, presentation, and communication skills
Strong ability to analyse complex situations, challenge stakeholders, and formulate practical recommendations
Experience working with audit standards, risk assessment methodologies, and remediation tracking processes
Exposure to core banking platforms and banking operations is advantageous
Experience with enterprise banking systems is beneficial
High level of integrity, accountability, independence, and professional judgement
Fluent in English with excellent written communication skills; German, French and/or Spanish are advantageous
Willingness to travel internationally when required
Valid CH work permit or EU/EFTA citizenship required
Willingness to work 100% on-site
Benefits:
Long-term career opportunities within a stable and internationally recognised financial institution
Contribution to health insurance and meal allowance
Central city office locations across Switzerland
Exposure to executive management and strategic governance topics
A collaborative and highly professional working environment
Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
Modern workplace and international environment
Competitive compensation and attractive employment conditions
Direct influence on governance, risk, and control improvements across the organisation