Lead Auditor, Private Banking

coni+partner AG

Lead Auditor for private banking at coni+partner AG, providing independent assurance and conducting audits. Seeking German-speaking candidates with a finance background for an international bank.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeZürich • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Providing independent and objective assurance to senior management and the Head of Group Internal Audit
Planning and conducting independent and objective internal audits within the Asset & Wealth Management division
Assessing the design and operational effectiveness of controls, identifying risks and evaluating findings
Supporting forensic audits to identify potential irregularities, control gaps or compliance risks
Carrying out quality controls on key operational processes and internal controls
Monitoring the implementation of measures
Reviewing governance and supervisory structures to ensure compliance with internal standards
Preparing audit documentation, recording findings and contributing to audit reports and recommendations
Participating in special investigations and projects
Acting as a sparring partner for management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting, Finance or Economics
CPA or CIA certification and familiarity with the regulatory framework
Strong work ethic
Professional experience at an international bank in the field of internal audit or at a leading audit firm, with experience as an assistant manager or manager in the field of banking audit
In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and concepts and internal controls, as well as experience in conducting audits and leading audit teams
Strong analytical skills combined with a team- and service-oriented approach
Hands-on approach and an interest in working on complex international audit projects
Attention to detail and the ability to assess issues and communicate professionally when working under time pressure
Structured, independent working style
IT skills, particularly in the use of banking software and Microsoft Office
German and English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

internal auditforensic auditsrisk assessmentquality controlaudit documentationaccounting principlesinternal controlsaudit team leadershipbanking auditregulatory framework

Soft Skills

strong work ethicanalytical skillsteam-orientedservice-orientedattention to detailprofessional communicationstructured working styleindependent working styleability to work under pressurehands-on approach

Certifications

CPACIA