Senior Internal Auditor

A career at Lombard Odier means working for a renowned global wealth and asset manager, with a strong focus on sustainable investing. An innovative bank of choice for private and institutional clients, our independently owned Firm is one of the best-capitalised banking groups in the world, managing close to CHF 300 billion and operating from over 25 offices across 4 continents.
 

With a history spanning over 225 years, Lombard Odier is an investment house providing a comprehensive offering of discretionary and advisory portfolio management, wealth services and custody. We also offer asset management services and investment strategies through Lombard Odier Investment Managers and provide advanced banking technology to other financial institutions.
 

“Rethink Everything” is our philosophy – it is at the heart of everything we do. We have grown stronger through more than 40 financial crises by rethinking the world around us to provide a fresh investment perspective for our clients.

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will be responsible for leading and executing audit engagements across various business areas, with a focus on assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and governance processes. Your key responsibilities will include:

YOUR MISSION:

• Plan, lead, and perform risk-based internal audit assignments across operational, financial, and compliance domains.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, identifying control gaps and areas for improvement.
• Analyze business processes and assess risks, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Provide clear, actionable recommendations to enhance control environments and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to understand business operations and promote a culture of risk awareness and control ownership.
• Prepare high-quality audit reports and present findings to senior management and relevant committees.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and follow up on remediation actions.
• Contribute to the development of the annual audit plan and support continuous improvement initiatives within the Internal Audit function.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

YOUR PROFILE:

• - Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk management, preferably within a regulated or international environment.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), risk management principles, and governance practices.
• Solid knowledge of financial and operational processes, with the ability to identify inefficiencies and control weaknesses.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent are highly valued.
• Experience with data analytics tools and techniques is a plus.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements relevant to the industry (e.g., Swiss laws, FINMA, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely.
• Fluent in English and French; additional languages are an asset.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for audit missions.
• Swiss domicile is mandatory.

Our Maison’s DNA is defined by five core values. Excellence drives us to be the best at what we do, while Innovation fuels our progress. Respect underpins every interaction, and Integrity shapes our actions. Together, we are One Team, united in serving our clients with unwavering dedication.

As a responsible and supportive employer, we promote a diverse and inclusive work environment for our employees and candidates. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are woven into the fabric of our Maison’s DNA, and we strive to ensure that our employees can fulfill both their personal and professional aspirations by encouraging internal mobility and individual upskilling programs. We firmly believe that building Diverse Teams contributes to our successes and to deliver on this, we actively embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in our business strategy.

It is an exciting time to join our Teams. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.