Head of Internal Audit / Chief Internal Auditor (f/m/d)

Your Challenge

• Lead the internal audit function in accordance with the applicable audit charter, regulatory requirements, and professional auditing standards.
• Develop and maintain risk-based audit plans and multi-year audit plans for the Bank and the fund management company, in collaboration with Group Internal Audit.
• Plan, conduct, and report on internal audits across business areas, control functions, processes, and key projects.
• Present clear, well-supported audit findings, recommendations, and reports to executive management, the board of directors, and relevant committees.
• Independently carry out special assignments, including advisory work, investigations, inquiries, due diligence checks, management reports, and fact-finding exercises.
• Monitor and follow up on agreed-upon audit actions, ensuring that identified issues are resolved in a timely and effective manner.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and regulatory authorities, including the CSFB.
• Work closely with Group Internal Audit and other business and control functions across the broader international group.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of a comprehensive, value-added, and effective internal audit function
• Lead, coach, develop, and maintain a skilled and effective internal audit team.

Your Profile

• University degree in business administration, economics, finance/accounting, auditing, or an equivalent qualification
• At least 15 years of relevant work experience in internal audit within the banking, financial services, and asset management sectors, with a strong understanding of the fund industry.
• Strong knowledge of audit methodologies, governance, risk management, internal controls, and regulatory considerations in a regulated financial environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify key risks, assess complex situations, and provide regulatory recommendations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, combined with a high level of professional integrity.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, and fluency in English and German (written and spoken); knowledge of Scandinavian languages is considered an asset.
• If you are hired, we require a valid criminal background check. This must be arranged and completed as soon as possible.

Your Benefits

• Family and Leisure
• Health Promotion
• Further training
• Insurance and Pension Benefits
• Mobility and the Workplace
• Financial incentives