Internal Auditor (m/f/d)

Pictet is an investment-led service company, offering wealth management, asset management and related services. We do not engage in investment banking, nor do we extend commercial loans. We are a partnership of seven owner managers and our principles of succession and transmission of ownership have remained unchanged since foundation in 1805. With more than CHF 509 billion in assets under management or custody at 31 December 2017, Pictet is today one of the leading Europe-based independent wealth and asset managers.

Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and founded there, Pictet today employs more than 4,200 people. It has 27 offices in: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Basel, Brussels, Dubai, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hong Kong, Lausanne, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Montreal, Munich, Nassau, Osaka, Paris, Rome, Singapore, Stuttgart, Taipei, Tel Aviv, Tokyo, Turin, Verona and Zurich.

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit of Bank Pictet & Cie (Europe) AG in Germany (BPAG) you will be responsible for conducting internal audit assignments independently within BPAG at its locations in Germany, Luxembourg and other European countries. You will also support the Head of Internal Audit by ensuring that all BPAG’s activities and businesses are compliant with the German requirements of applicable laws and regulations. 

You will support the existing team in Luxembourg and work with them by carrying out joint audit assignments, sometimes with colleagues from Group Internal Audit as well. You will be part of a joint effort to meet the objectives of the Internal Audit function laid down in the annual planning. 

Apart from excellent language skills in English (French would be greatly appreciated but is not a must), you will be willing to travel for work when required to do so. Another of your main tasks will be to help the Head of Internal Audit cooperate with and act as the contact point for supervisory authorities.
 

• Independently managing risk-oriented audit engagements in all areas of the Bank and its subsidiaries as well as related processes by preparing audit programmes and performing internal audit procedures, reviews and tests of the control environment.
• Writing value-added audit reports to give assurance and insights, as well as making specific suggestions for improvements for control and efficiency and being an actor of change.
• Following up on the measures to be implemented.
• Conducting regular business partnership meetings with stakeholders and business line management.
• Assisting the Internal Audit management with planning, presentations and reporting.
• Managing special audit assignments and ad hoc audit activities.
• Managing consulting assignments within the business lines to assist the latter with their development.
   

• Banking and finance training/apprenticeships preferred.
• University degree in Economics or Finance.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in external or internal audit in the banking and finance business.
• Professional certifications such as the Certified Internal Auditor diploma (CIA) or equivalent (CPA, German Chartered Accountant); other business qualifications (CFA, CAIA) would be an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent documentation, presentation and communication skills.
• Interest in tech and data analytics.
• Fluent in German and English; other languages such as French would be an asset.
• Willingness to travel (mainly Luxembourg, Geneva and, occasionally, London, Paris, Madrid, Monaco, etc.).
• Extensive experience of projects, project management and with a project-oriented mindset.
   

As the chosen candidate you will be able to carry out the role independently with integrity and a keen sense of professional ethics. Moreover, your skill at effecting change across different teams, coupled with a capacity to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels and put across technical topics in a simplified and understandable way, will help to ensure that you successfully complete the various tasks you are responsible for. Finally, your pragmatic approach, considerable business acumen and technology-oriented mindset will help you to solve problems, find solutions and achieve the desired results. In addition to being able to adhere to the Group's values, your team spirit and dedication will play a key role in how you develop in the Internal Audit Department.
 

We will not accept any CVs via agencies

Ref. IA/JB/AP

Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.