Senior Manager FS Banking (m/f/d)

About the job

Working at BDO

Unique. Varied. Ambitious. With more than 30 branches throughout Switzerland, we offer a working environment characterised by local commitment and international professionalism. Together, we generate sustainable growth, encourage diversity and take responsibility. A strong culture of TOGETHERNESS, attractive benefits and flexible working hours promote joint development and allow you to realise your full potential.

Do you want to invest yourself in the rapidly growing Financial Services sector within a dynamic company?

Due to the high level of regulation and increasing complexity of the financial services sector, the competency requirements for auditors and advisors have greatly increased. Our qualified employees understand the complex interrelations of modern finance and combine expertise with precision. Strengthen your expertise day by day through challenging and stimulating practice surrounded by a national and international network of specialists in the field. You will quickly be able to take on responsibilities within a human-sized team.

Senior Manager FS Banking (m/f/d)

Mission

• Leading and conducting financial, statutory and prudential audits of various types of banks, securities firms, FINTECH companies, asset managers, and preparing detailed and prudential audit reports for supervisory authorities and boards of directors
• Leading and conducting internal audit assignments at banks
• Advising on banking law, risk management and control, implementation of Basel III, application of accounting standards (PCB - FINMA, Code of Obligations) and implementation of internal control systems for financial intermediaries
• Leading and conducting special mandates, such as investigation/audit mandates by FINMA
• Leading and conducting internal projects within the development of the Financial Services product line (development of procedures, standard documents, working tools; development of expertise in cryptocurrencies and ICOs)
• Planning work, managing budgets and supervising audit teams on various mandates
• Managing client relationships.
• Organising continuing education for employees through various internal seminars
• Active participation in prospecting and developing the Financial Services department

Profile

• Certified accountant with at least 8 years of experience in Financial Services audit in the banking sector (under the responsibility of a banking auditor in Switzerland)
• Ideally, banking licence (registered with ASR)
• Affinity with "middle CAP" clients, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to advise and argue diplomatically while ensuring transparent, assertive and solution-oriented communication
• Native French speaker, fluent communication in English (equivalent to C1)
• Ability to coach more junior roles
• Strong team spirit, willingness to achieve common goals and actively contribute to a positive dynamic
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in parallel, to prioritise, decide and focus on essentials

Our offer

Personal flexibility

• Work-life balance
• Flexible working hours (annualised working time model)
• Compensation for overtime
• Home office / work at different sites
• Possibility of unpaid leave (sabbatical)
• 5, 6 or 7 weeks of holiday - you can choose

Multiple and varied activities

• Comprehensive overview of many companies
• Possibility to take responsibility from the start
• Interdisciplinary work with specialists

Personal development

• Support for external continuing education
• Extensive internal seminar offerings
• Promotion programme for senior executives
   

Work-Life Balance – A commitment lived daily

Join BDO

Séverine Marmy
Head of HR Romandy
021 310 23 12
www.bdo.ch/careers