Head of Internal Audit (Banking)

Location: Gland, Switzerland

Company

hirify.global is a Swiss digital bank providing trading, investing, and everyday banking services to more than one million clients worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead the Group’s independent Internal Audit function and define its risk-based strategy, methodology, audit universe, and multi-year plan.
• Internalize the currently outsourced function by establishing its charter, governance, processes, tools, staffing model, and transition plan.
• Provide independent assurance to the Board, Executive Management, and Audit & Risk Committee on governance, risk management, and internal controls.
• Oversee audits covering financial, regulatory, operational, technology, cybersecurity, AI, and emerging risks.
• Build and develop a lean, digitally enabled Internal Audit team using data analytics, automated monitoring, and management dashboards.
• Manage relationships with FINMA, external auditors, co-sourcing partners, and senior stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Law, or a related discipline.
• Professional Internal Audit qualification, CIA, or Federal Diploma as a Certified Public Accountant is required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in internal or external audit, risk management, compliance, or a related financial-services function.
• At least 3 years as a Head of Internal Audit, Internal Audit Director, or Big Four Senior Manager/Director.
• Experience in a FINMA-regulated Swiss bank or comparable international banking environment, including knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards.
• English is required; French and German are an asset.

Nice to have

• Experience establishing, insourcing, or significantly transforming an Internal Audit function.
• Experience transitioning from an outsourced model and managing co-sourcing arrangements.
• Experience with AI governance, data analytics, automation, and technology audit.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a digital bank with more than 1,400 employees across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
• Direct exposure to the Board of Directors and Audit & Risk Committee.
• Opportunity to build an Internal Audit function from the ground up.
• Equal opportunity workplace welcoming diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Informal environment without a formal dress code.