IT Internal Audit Manager - UBP
IT Internal Audit Manager
Description
Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) was founded in 1969 by Edgar de Picciotto, whose vision from the outset was to offer investors an astute and innovative wealth management service. With assets under management of CHF 140 billion as at the end 2023 and a professional, global workforce of around 2,000 people, UBP is a major player in Switzerland’s wealth-management industry. Headquartered in Geneva, the Bank has over twenty locations in key economic and financial hubs worldwide, enabling it to combine global expertise with local know-how.
Mission
Work on internal audit mandates as part of a medium-sized internal audit team of a Swiss Private Banking and Asset Management Group.
Challenges
Perform information system and data security audits and participate in business reviews, in Switzerland and other international locations where the Group has a presence. The position involves a moderate amount of travel time in Switzerland and abroad.
As part of a modern audit approach, internal audit values combination of business and IT competences in conducting reviews.
Main responsibilities
- Participate in operational, compliance, financial, investigative, IT and security audits, as assigned
- Perform general and application control reviews
- Participate in review of business processes and help in identifying and testing key controls
- Perform data analytics
- Ensure compliance with internal rules and external regulations
- Maintain and develop computerized audit software
- Prepare audit working papers to ensure that adequate documentation exists to support the completed audit and conclusions
- Prepare and present written and oral reports and other technical information in a pertinent, concise, and accurate manner
- Follow-up on audit findings to ensure that management has taken corrective action(s)
- Assist and train other audit staff in the use of computerized audit techniques, and foster the usage of computerized information systems and data analytics
- Participate in periodic risk assessments
- Maintain currency of knowledge with respect to relevant technology, equipment, audit methodology and/or systems
Education
Education:
Master Degree
Certification:
Professional Audit/Accounting certifications are a plus but not a prerequisite (ACA, ACCA...)
Technical skills:
Knowledge of data analysis tools is a plus but not a prerequisite
IT Tools:
Proficient in using computer software (e.g., VBA, MS Access, Excel) and application systems
Experience
Years of experience:
3-7 : intermediate
Experience required:
Bachelor or Master’s degree
Minimum of four to five years’ external or internal information systems auditing experience with a “Big-Four” or with a financial institution
Certification (e.g. CISA, CIA) is a plus but not mandatory
Experience in private banking:
Mandatory
Language
French:
Fluent
English:
Advanced
Personal skills
Integrity of character
Proficient in using computer software (e.g., VBA, MS Access, Excel) and application systems
Ability to coordinate and perform multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and deliverables
Competent interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to lead projects and mentor others
Excellent oral and written communications skills in French and English
Ability to evaluate business processes and IT technology, identify risks, evaluate controls and make recommendations for improvement
Organizational and time management skills
Ability to work well independently and within a team environment
Ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines
Ability to apply healthy criticism
Swiss resident:
Mandatory
