Head of Internal Audit - Director (Fintech)

Location: Gland, Switzerland

Company

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

What you will do

• Lead the Group’s independent Internal Audit function and report directly to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee.
• Define the risk-based audit strategy, audit universe, multi-year plan, charter, methodology, budget, and performance metrics.
• Build the Internal Audit function in-house as hirify.global transitions from an outsourced model, including governance, tooling, staffing, and co-sourcing arrangements.
• Provide assurance on governance, risk management, internal controls, financial, operational, regulatory, technology, and emerging risks.
• Oversee audits covering IT architecture, cybersecurity, identity and access management, data management, technology resilience, AI, and automation.
• Build and develop the Internal Audit team while maintaining independence, professional scepticism, integrity, and continuous improvement.

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 Head of Internal Audit, Internal Audit Director, or Big 4 Senior Manager/Director, preferably with Board or Audit Committee exposure.
• Experience in a FINMA-regulated Swiss bank or comparable internationally regulated banking environment, including knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards and QAIP requirements.
• English is required; French and German are advantageous.

Nice to have

• Experience insourcing or significantly transforming an Internal Audit function within a regulated financial institution.
• Experience managing the transition from outsourced Internal Audit to an in-house and co-sourced model.
• International experience across multiple jurisdictions and strong knowledge of banking, AML, financial crime, conduct, cross-border, technology, cybersecurity, and outsourcing risks.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a fast-growing digital bank with more than 1,500 employees across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
• Direct exposure to the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, FINMA, external auditors, and senior management.
• Opportunity to build a digitally enabled Internal Audit function with data analytics, automated monitoring, and management dashboards.
• Inclusive equal-opportunity environment with no formal dress code.