Senior Auditor - Credit Risk & Operational Risk Management 100% (f/m/d)
Publication date:
03 August 2024Workload:
100%Contract type:
Unlimited employment- Place of work:Zürich
At Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, to be entrepreneurial, to be empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. Let’s shape the future of wealth management together.
Julius Baer is the leading Swiss private banking group with a focus on servicing and advising sophisticated private clients and a premium brand in global wealth management. That is why a comprehensive range of services and first-class service quality are essential – as are the committed teams that provide them.
Group Internal Audit (GIA) is an independent function that provides assurance to the Board of Directors and to the Audit Committee. We conduct our work by assessing the Bank’s ability to manage and control risks and advise the functions on how to enhance their risk management capabilities. We report directly to the Chairman of the Board and the Audit Committee.
For our Business Audit Team based in Zurich (Head Quarter), we are looking for a full time (100%) Senior Auditor covering the Risk Management Function for Credit and Operational Risks (incl. Third-Party Risk, Internal/External Fraud Risk etc.) of the Group and Bank Julius Baer.
YOUR CHALLENGE
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As a Senior Auditor specialized specifically in Credit and Operational Risk Management, you plan, lead, and execute audits autonomously or support in an Subject Matter Expert role in Switzerland and in our entities abroad:
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Write or support writing Audit Plans, including identification of risks and definition of key audit objectives
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Complete & document audit assignments on time, accurately, within budget and in line with standards and internal audit methodology or review in an Subject Matter Expert role
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Assess materiality of identified issues & related risks
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Present & discuss identified weaknesses and shortcomings with auditees or support in an Subject Matter Expert role (incl. Senior Management) and recommend feasible and value-adding actions
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Finalise the Audit Report or support in an Subject Matter Expert role (in English)
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Proactive monitor & follow-up on the implementation of the audit actions
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Contribute to the annual risk assessment, audit planning on Group level, take ownership of additional local requirements, and related audit planning in coordination with the Head Group Internal Audit
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Support special tasks (e.g. ad hoc analysis and investigations)
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Communication and interaction with stakeholders as well as regulators together with the Head Group Internal Audit
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Work in interdisciplinary teams (i.e. integrated process audits with IT, Data Analytics and other specialists, driving improvements in integrated audits)
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Stay actively informed on regulatory changes and bank internal developments
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Contribute to the positive ‘One Team’ spirit; motivate, support and coach team members individually to improve their skills and performance
YOUR PROFILE
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Minimum of 8 years Risk Management experience in the financial services industry or within a big four audit and advisory firm environment serving financial services industry in the area of risk management, audit, assurance or internal audit
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Excellent understanding of Credit Risk Principles, including Credit Scoring Models and Basel Regulatory requirements
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University degree or equivalent (preferably in Risk Management, Economic, Banking or Finance), FRM or PRM is an advantage
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Audit related certification such as Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Public Accountant is an asset
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Knowledge of the laws and regulations relevant to your role and responsibilities
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Strong Operational Risk Management expertise incl. development/maintenance of an Operational Resilience Framework
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Excellent technology, analytical, conceptual and statistical skills
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Experience in assessing internal control systems and related processes and controls, front-to-back
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and German. Additional language skills are a plus
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A positive, forward-thinking personality and can-do attitude with a dedicated interest towards Risk Management topics
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Flexible and committed subject matter expert, team player and leader, with the ability to work independently in the execution of assignments, also under pressure
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Personal integrity, fast learner and active listener with strong interpersonal communication skills
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Ability and willingness to travel up to ~ 4 weeks per year
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Bank Julius Bär & Co. AG