Job Title: Internal Auditor PE Investments
We are seeking a skilled and experienced audit professional to join our client, an international Asset Manager in Zurich.
Main Responsibilities:
* Provide independent and objective assurance and consulting activities to improve the company's operations guided by the philosophy of adding value.
* Lead and perform assigned internal audit projects with focus on alternative and private market investments as well as securities and ESG business.
* Be responsible from planning to reporting, including quality assurance and special projects.
* Identify and evaluate business risks and improvement opportunities by utilizing best practices.
* Appraise the appropriateness of internal controls, processes, procedures and systems.
* Assess and test the operating units' adherence to group guidelines, instructions, laws and regulations and internal control standards.
* Contribute to the development of the internal audit operations and infrastructure.
* Apply risk management techniques and develop the annual integrated and risk-based audit plan.
* Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders.
* Develop audit staff on assignments to ensure they meet their full potential.
* Travel for 5% of working time.
Requirements:
* Master's degree in business administration, finance or economics.
* CIA, CPA certification.
* Understanding of the asset management and investment fund industry.
* Professional experience in auditing, risk management, internal control, accounting, financial controlling and/or asset management/investment funds.
* Thorough knowledge and understanding of current internal audit and risk management concepts and practices.
* Experience with IT and ERP systems.
* Self-motivated and strong team orientation.
* Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills.
* Ability to think and act independently.
* Maintain a clear overview of risk management issues affecting the organization's current thinking.
* Personal and professional demeanor, conduct and credibility that engages and inspires the confidence of others internally and externally and fosters a positive reputation for the internal audit function.
* A sense of focus and a style of leading by example, sufficient to instil in others a strong 'delivery' work ethic and pride in outcomes.
* A personal commitment to continuous professional development sufficient to create a learning culture within the Internal Audit Division.
* Bilingualism in German and English.