Lead Auditor

16 April 2026
100%
Permanent position
English (Fluent)
Basel

About the job

Your Role

As a Lead Auditor at Bank J. Safra Sarasin, you will operate across a diverse range of risk topics, including financial crime and business conduct, while remaining flexible to new and emerging areas. You will independently plan and deliver audits end-to-end, from scoping to reporting, while engaging with stakeholders at all levels. In addition, you will take ownership of selected international locations, driving risk identification, assessment and timely responses to an evolving business and regulatory landscape, and acting as sparring partner to local senior management.

Your Responsibilities

Assume the role of Lead Auditor, including goal- and deadline-oriented planning, independent execution and timely communication of results from end-to-end audits

Draft clear and impactful reports

Act as a sparring partner for management

Monitor the implementation of measures

Prepare statements for the Head of Group Internal Audit, the Board of Directors, or other decision-makers

Act as the person responsible for the locations Panama and Bahamas (annual risk assessment, activity planning, key contact)

Participate in special investigations and projects

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert

Your Profile

Banking apprenticeship, certified bank professional, or higher business education (university or university of applied sciences), CIA, CFA, or equivalent

A certified public accountant qualification is advantageous

At least 5 years of experience as a Lead Auditor in banking audit (internal or external audit)

Excellent Microsoft Office skills; experience with Avaloq is an advantage

Ability to weigh problems, set priorities and strong analytical skills

Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders

Hands-on mentality, strong work ethic, integrity and a high level of accountability

Excellent communication and presentation skills as well as ability to work independently

Willingness to travel abroad (approx. 30 days per year)

Fluency in English with the ability to write clear, impactful texts in English; knowledge of German, French, or Spanish is an advantage

Your Benefits

Entrepreneurial spirit in a family owned bank

Central city office locations across Switzerland

Above average insurance coverage fully borne by the bank

Contribution to health insurance and meal allowance

Global growth strategy and stable environment

Competitive offering

About us

As a leading sustainable private bank, we offer dynamic and personalized services in investment advisory and asset management for private and institutional clients.Our success depends on the enthusiasm and commitment of our employees and we value each person with their unique technical expertise, professional qualifications and social skills.

We are successfully operating for more than 180 years across 30 locations worldwide and offer our employees the chance to be a part of our success.Our employees are our most valuable asset, we are proud of our unique culture that fosters entrepreneurship and is fueled by a high team spirit andthe positive attitude of each individual. Join our international team and be part of the next chapter of the J. Safra Sarasin Group.