Senior Investigator

About the job

Senior Investigator

Job Description

EFG International is a global private banking group, offering private banking and asset management services. We serve clients in over 40 locations worldwide. EFG International offers a stimulating and dynamic work environment and strives to be an employer of choice.

EFG is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive working environment that is founded on the principle of mutual respect. Joining our team means experiencing a supportive environment, where your contributions are valued and recognised. We strongly believe that the diversity of our teams gives us a competitive advantage by fostering better decision-making and greater innovation.

Our Purpose and Mission

Empowering entrepreneurial minds to create value – today and for the future.

We are a private bank, offering personalised solutions on a global scale to private and institutional clients. Our sustainable success is based on our talents and on how we partner with our clients and communities to create lasting value.

Job Description

Internal Audit is offering a position of Senior Investigator in its new Investigation Unit team in Geneva.

What is the investigations team doing ?

Investigations are reviews and thorough analysis of incidents that could have a financial or reputational impact on the Bank or have been requested by Senior parties (e.g. ExCo, Board) for other reasons where the independence of the investigator is paramount. The investigation will review the incidents with root cause analysis to determine the reasons leading to the incidents and assess the steps taken by Management, where applicable, to address the incidents. The Investigations Unit will make recommendations and conclusions which will allow Management to make the decisions on what the appropriate actions or consequences would be. Any recommendation provided to Management will be tracked to completion and will be shared with a wider audience if needed. The investigation will be thorough, independent and analytical and will be undertaken with objectivity and impartiality.

Main responsibilities

• Thorough review of single or multiple points of failure to identify root causes of the failure, applying data analytical skills and forensic methods.
• Interact professionally with senior management in private banking and support functions.
• Identify areas for improvement in controls and identify when regulations are not being properly implemented and adhered too.
• Apply sound investigation and internal audit techniques and be able to document conclusions clearly and accurately.
• Adhere to the EFG International Code of Ethics and Business Code of Conduct as well as to professional standards.
• Evaluate risk management, control, and governance effectiveness, recommending improvements.
• Assess control adequacy for compliance with policies and objectives.
• Review established procedures and systems and propose improvements.
• Discuss findings with senior managers and assist in drafting investigation reports.
• Ensure investigation reports are factually accurate, relevant, and balanced.
• Interact with global colleagues and be respectful of cultural differences.
• The role requires independence, integrity, and objectivity. Ability to work alone as well as in teams and effectively deal with management at all levels.

Skills and experience

• 5-8 years investigation/fraud investigation or internal audit experience in either big 4 environment or internal audit function of major private bank in Switzerland.
• Fluency with FINMA regulations. Other jurisdictions a bonus.
• An undergraduate degree combined with a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Internal Auditor or Certified Fraud Examiner qualification.
• A good understanding of the private banking activities, processes and products
• Proven delivery in complex internal audit assignments and investigations, e.g. fraud reviews.
• Strong communicating skills and ability to manage differences of opinion satisfactorily.
• Ability to conduct risk-based investigations and the assessment of the internal control framework.
• Good understanding of the local and group regulatory compliance requirements applicable to private banking.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills. Ability to speak a second European language will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with Information Technology systems and MS Office applications.
• Ability to travel within Switzerland and internationally (max 25%)

Our Values

• Accountability: Taking ownership for tasks and challenges, as well as seeking continuous improvement
• Hands-on: Being proactive to rapidly deliver high-quality results
• Passionate: Being committed and striving for excellence
• Solution-driven: Focusing on client outcomes and treating clients fairly with a risk-aware mindset
• Partnership-oriented: Promoting collaboration and teamwork. Working together with an entrepreneurial spirit.