Head of Internal Audit - Director — Swissquote
- Location
- Gland
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
As the Head of Internal Audit, you will lead the Group’s independent Internal Audit function, providing objective assurance and strategic insight on the effectiveness of Swissquote’s governance, risk management and internal control framework.
Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the role oversees the Internal Audit function across the Swissquote Group, defining a risk-based audit strategy and ensuring appropriate coverage of financial, regulatory, operational, technology and emerging risks.
As the Bank transitions from Category 4 to Category 3 under FINMA's banking categorization, Swissquote will internalize the Internal Audit function currently performed by an external provider.
- As the Head of Internal Audit, you will lead the Group’s independent Internal Audit function, providing objective assurance and strategic insight on the effectiveness of Swissquote’s governance, risk management and internal control framework.
- Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the role oversees the Internal Audit function across the Swissquote Group, defining a risk-based audit strategy and ensuring appropriate coverage of financial, regulatory, operational, technology and emerging risks.
- Key Responsibilities: Internal Audit Strategy & Governance
- Define and maintain the Internal Audit strategy, methodology and multi-year audit plan, aligned with Swissquote's business model, risk profile and regulatory requirements.
- Professional Internal Audit qualification, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Federal Diploma as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a must.
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities: Internal Audit Strategy & Governance
- Define and maintain the Internal Audit strategy, methodology and multi-year audit plan, aligned with Swissquote's business model, risk profile and regulatory requirements.
- Establish, maintain and periodically review the Internal Audit Charter and ensure Board approval and alignment with regulatory and professional standards.
- Develop a risk-based audit universe and annual audit plan, ensuring appropriate coverage of material financial, operational, technological and regulatory risks.
- Ensure that Internal Audit operates in accordance with applicable FINMA requirements and recognised professional standards.
- Regularly assess the effectiveness and adequacy of the Internal Audit framework and continuously improve its methodology, tools and processes.
- Maintain an appropriate level of independence from the activities and functions being audited.
- Establish safeguards ensuring objectivity and independence of the Internal Audit function and address any actual, potential or perceived impairments.
- Lead and personally perform selected audits in areas where the Head of Internal Audit’s expertise is most relevant or where the use of external resources is not justified by risk, complexity, or cost.
- Maintain overall accountability for the quality, supervision and reliance placed on work performed by co-sourcing partners and external specialists.
Key requirements
- Professional Internal Audit qualification, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Federal Diploma as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a must.
Application process
- Ensure adequate audit coverage of IT architecture, applications, infrastructure and technology governance.
- Assess cybersecurity, identity and access management, data management and technology resilience.
- Review the governance and control environment surrounding AI and emerging technologies.
- AI fluency, with demonstrated experience, a strong sensitivity to AI-related topics, and the ability to confidently assess and challenge AI-generated outputs.
- Develop appropriate use of data analytics and automation within Internal Audit.
- Ensure Internal Audit evolves alongside Swissquote's technology and digital transformation. People Leadership
- Build, lead, develop and motivate the Internal Audit team and foster a strong culture of professional scepticism, independence, integrity and continuous improvement.
- Attract, develop, and retain top talents while ensuring clear roles, performance goals, and career progression paths.
Additional details
- Key Responsibilities: Internal Audit Strategy & Governance
- Establish and report performance metrics demonstrating the effectiveness, efficiency and value contribution of Internal Audit. Risk & Control Assurance
- Challenge management constructively on significant control weaknesses, risk exposures and remediation plans, ensuring that material findings are appropriately addressed and escalated when necessary. Board and Audit & Risk Committee
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess their implications for the Internal Audit plan. Digital & Technology Audit
- Ensure Internal Audit evolves alongside Swissquote's technology and digital transformation.
- Ensure appropriate professional development and certification of Internal Audit professionals. Education & Professional Qualifications
- English is a must, French and German an asset. Professional Experience
- Any such request is fraudulent.
Notes and original content
- Key Responsibilities:
- Internal Audit Strategy & Governance
- Establish and report performance metrics demonstrating the effectiveness, efficiency and value contribution of Internal Audit.
- Risk & Control Assurance
- Challenge management constructively on significant control weaknesses, risk exposures and remediation plans, ensuring that material findings are appropriately addressed and escalated when necessary.
- Board and Audit & Risk Committee
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess their implications for the Internal Audit plan.
- Digital & Technology Audit
- People Leadership
- Ensure appropriate professional development and certification of Internal Audit professionals.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Swissquote offer for this role?
Swissquote lists CHF 107'000 - 183'000 gross per year for this position in Gland. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Swissquote offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Swissquote during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Vaud?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Vaud can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Vaud's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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