Senior Investigator

Job description

Job Description

The position of Senior Investigator is based in the new Investigation Unit Team in Geneva.

Tasks

• Conducting thorough analyses of incidents that could have financial or reputational implications for the bank or that have been requested by senior parties (e.g., ExCo, Board of Directors) for other reasons, whereby the independence of the investigator is of utmost importance.
• Review of incidents and assessment of the reasons why they occurred, as well as the steps taken by management to resolve the incidents.
• Issuing recommendations and conclusions that enable management to make decisions about appropriate measures or consequences.
• Monitoring the implementation of recommendations and reporting to a wider audience, if necessary.
• Conducting thorough, independent, and analytical investigations with objectivity and impartiality.

Main responsibilities

• Thorough examination of individual or multiple error points to identify the causes of errors, using data analysis skills and forensic methods.
• Professional interaction with senior managers in private banking and support functions.
• Identifying areas for improvement in controls and identifying instances where regulations are not being properly implemented and complied with.
• Application of sound investigation and testing techniques and ability to document conclusions clearly and accurately.
• Compliance with EFG International's Code of Ethics and Business Code of Conduct, as well as professional standards.
• Assessing the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance, recommending improvements.
• Assessment of the adequacy of controls to ensure compliance with policies and objectives.
• Reviewing established procedures and systems and proposing improvements.
• Discussing findings with senior managers and assisting in the preparation of investigation reports.
• Ensuring that investigation reports are accurate, relevant, and balanced.
• Interacting with global colleagues and respecting cultural differences.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in investigations, fraud investigations, or internal auditing in a Big 4 environment or internal audit function at a large private bank in Switzerland.
• Fluent knowledge of FINMA regulations. Knowledge of other jurisdictions is an advantage.
• A university degree combined with a qualification as a chartered accountant, chartered internal auditor, or certified fraud examiner.
• A solid understanding of private banking activities, processes, and products.
• Proven experience in complex internal audit tasks and investigations, e.g., fraud audits.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage disagreements satisfactorily.
• Ability to conduct risk-oriented investigations and assessments of the internal control framework.
• Good understanding of local and group-wide regulatory compliance requirements in private banking.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Ability to speak a second European language is an advantage.
• Familiarity with information technology systems and MS Office applications.
• Ability to travel within Switzerland and internationally (max. 25%).

We offer

• A dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• A fair and inclusive working environment based on mutual respect.
• An opportunity to be part of a global team and make a contribution.