Audit Manager – Private Banking

coni+partner AG

Audit Manager leading internal audits for a consultancy company specializing in private banking in Zurich. Responsible for risk assessment, auditing, and advising managers on compliance and process efficiency.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeZürich • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As lead auditor, play a key role within the Group’s internal audit function as the “third line of defence,” ensuring a robust control environment by conducting risk‑based audits across front, middle and back offices
Advise managers on risk mitigation
Identify risks in front‑office, middle‑office and back‑office processes as part of global audits, frequently focusing on internal controls, credit management and compliance
Provide audit perspective and guidance on process efficiency, effectiveness and risk minimization when establishing departments or branches, as well as during change management initiatives
Prepare audit reports summarizing key findings and work closely with the Head of Internal Audit
Continuously assess risks related to the bank’s reputation and its protection, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations
Lead the further development of audit methodology in line with audit requirements
Monitor the quality and application of audit methodology
Participate in ad hoc projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics or a related field
Professional certification such as CPA or CIA
Experience in auditing, risk management or corporate governance at an internationally active bank
Specific expertise in private banking is required
Experience leading audit project teams and supervising employees based outside Switzerland
Experience using data analytics to determine audit scope
Strong analytical skills to ensure transparency of business process risks through appropriate controls
Strong project management and negotiation skills
Ability to remain impartial and strictly rule‑oriented in a demanding environment
Sound ethical judgment in personal conduct and business practices
Strong communication skills at all levels, internal and external to audit
Presentation skills before management and senior management
Languages: German and English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

auditingrisk managementcorporate governancedata analyticsaudit methodologyinternal controlscredit managementprocess efficiencychange managementproject management

Soft Skills

analytical skillsnegotiation skillsimpartialityethical judgmentcommunication skillspresentation skillsleadershipsupervisiontransparencyrisk minimization

Certifications

CPACIA