Senior Audit Manager

• Lead and execute an operational risk audit engagement, including documentation and document review, to evaluate and enhance risk management processes and controls by applying a risk-based methodology.
• Prepare a clear and impactful audit report for Management and the Audit Committee, effectively communicating key audit observations and providing actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain comprehensive and robust audit documentation, conducting detailed analyses to support well-founded conclusions.
• Ensure the audit engagement complies with professional standards and the approved audit plan.
• Collaborate and coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders and team members to deliver on audit objectives.
• Supervise and guide a team of highly qualified audit experts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.

As the premier supplier to our international banking client in Basel, Swisslinx are looking for a Senior Audit Manager with 10+ years experience in audit and strong experience in operational risk to act as a subject matter expert in operational risk-related activities.

?This is an initial 3 month contract with start date by December 2025/January 2026.

The Senior Audit Manager will focus on leading an operational risk audit engagement covering Operational Risk Management and Resiliency. This position involve managing a small, high-performing team, engaging with senior stakeholders across the organisation, and delivering high-quality audit outcomes.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in operational risk frameworks, processes, and controls, ideally gained in a large financial institution, central bank, or international financial services organisation.

You will possess as many of the following skills as possible:

• Minimum of ten years progressive audit experience within the financial services sector, a Central Bank, or an International Financial Institution, leading internal audit engagements related to operational risk activities and supervising high-performing audit teams.
• In-depth knowledge of operational risk frameworks, including risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation strategies.
• Strong understanding of the three lines of defence model, operational transformation, compliance and resiliency.
• Fluency in oral and written English.
• Professional certifications related to internal audit (e.g. CIA) and / or risk management (e.g., FRM, PRM, or equivalent).
• Fluency in English is required

Nice to have:

• Work experience in operational risk management, as a second line of defence
• Expertise in the three lines of defence model, resiliency, and process design risk.
• A university degree in a relevant field.

Please note interviews would be conducted via video call, however the role is based 100% in Switzerland. Our client offers:

• The opportunity to work in a diverse and international environment on a long-term basis
• 50% working from home
• 20 days working remotely from abroad per year
• Modern office in central Basel (50 minutes direct train from Zurich) with subsidised canteen

Are you interested to work in an international environment in one of the most important financial companies worldwide? Then apply now! We look forward to receiving your full application before the deadline on Wednesday 12 November.