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 148.2 billion as at the end of June 2022 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
Reporting to the Head of the UBP Group Internal Audit function, the successful candidate is expected to carry-out internal audit and special work for the entire UBP Group.

Main responsibilities

The mission of Internal Audit according to the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), the swiss Institute of Internal Auditors (IIAS) and the Internal Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) is to enhance and protect organisational value by providing risk-based objectiva assurance, advice and insight.
UBP Internal Audit follows the professional standards of the profession, as well as the regulatory requirements and UBP Group policies and procedures.
Plan, supervise and take part in audit and other special work
Develop and maintain good relationships with the head and key management personnel of the activity pillar they are responsible for
Make valid recommendations for organisational and internal controls improvements of the UBP Group's units, subsidiaries and branches
Prepare Audit reports
Follow-up of Audit Recommendations until their implementation
Support and coaching auditors in their work
Make recommendations for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the audit process

Personal skills
Integrity of character Objectivity and independence Mobility Disciplined and committed to the cause Meeting deadlines Able and willing to take initiatives and assume responsibility Caring about peers and auditees Written skills for preparing and delivering quality audit reports Strong analytical and communication skills Constructive and healthy criticism (able to provide solutions to problems detected) Flexible and open minded Team player

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

Experience

• Years of experience: +10 : senior
• Experience required: University level Professional Accounting / Audit certifications are a plus (Expert-Suisse, ACCA, CIA, etc.) Knowledge of data analysis tools is a plus Good command of written and spoken English. French and German are a plus 10+ years of audit experience, with at least one part of it in Switzerland, either with a “big-four” or with a financial institution Good Knowledge of the wealth and asset management business
Experience in private banking: Mandatory

Language

• French: Fluent
English: Advanced

OTHER

• Swiss resident: Mandatory