Head of Internal Audit - Director
Core
Lead the independent Internal Audit function to provide assurance on governance, risk management, and internal controls for a Swiss bank transitioning to Category 3 status.
Role type
Director-level Head of Internal Audit (Build & Lead)
Builds
Internal Audit function, governance framework, audit universe, and team from ground up
Domain
Banking / Financial Services / Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Internal Audit strategy design, risk-based audit planning, FINMA regulatory compliance, team building and leadership, budget management, quality assurance program design, IT and cybersecurity audit, AI governance assessment, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Data analytics, automation, AI fluency
Technologies
Data analytics tools, automated monitoring systems, management dashboards
Responsibilities
Define and maintain Internal Audit strategy and multi-year audit plan; Establish and review Internal Audit Charter; Lead internalization of external audit function; Act as primary advisor to Board and Audit Committee; Manage regulatory relationships with FINMA; Build and develop Internal Audit team; Ensure coverage of IT, cybersecurity, and AI governance
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
