Company Description At Swissquote, we’re all in. All in to shake things up. All in to build the bank people actually want to use. All in to make finance less boring — and a lot more powerful. We’re Switzerland’s leading digital bank — 1,500+ people across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, building real financial solutions for over a million clients worldwide. From trading and investing to everyday banking, we cover the full picture.
We move fast, but we build things we’re genuinely proud of. Have a look behind the scenes by checking  Humans of  Swissquote  on Instagram. Growing fast creates room. Room to try things, own things, and grow at a pace most places can’t offer. Whether you like the spotlight or prefer to just put your head down and do great work, there’s space for both here. We’ve ditched the dress code — but never the chance to celebrate.
Big win or small, we make it count. The kind of place where the atmosphere takes care of itself. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success. Feeling it? It’s a good start. Apply. Job Description As the Head of Internal Audit, you will lead the Group’s independent Internal Audit function, providing objective assurance and strategic insight on the effectiveness of Swissquote’s governance, risk management and internal control framework.
Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the role oversees the Internal Audit function across the Swissquote Group, defining a risk-based audit strategy and ensuring appropriate coverage of financial, regulatory, operational, technology and emerging risks. As the Bank transitions from Category 4 to Category 3 under FINMA's banking categorization, Swissquote will internalize the Internal Audit function currently performed by an external provider.
The objective is to broaden the risk assessment expertise, audit planning and internal audit governance in-house, while retaining the flexibility and specialist expertise of external providers through a co-sourced internal audit model. The Head of Internal Audit will lead the internalization process and build the function from the ground up, including its governance, charter, methodology, team, tools and audit universe.
The role will ensure a smooth transition from the outgoing external partner and full compliance with FINMA requirements applicable to a Category 3 institution. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, the Head of Internal Audit will maintain the highest standards of independence, professional scepticism and integrity while contributing to the continuous strengthening of Swissquote’s governance and control environment.
This position is a highly visible, build-and-lead mandate, with direct exposure to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee. Key Responsibilities:   Internal Audit Strategy & Governance   Define and maintain the Internal Audit strategy, methodology and multi-year audit plan, aligned with Swissquote's business model, risk profile and regulatory requirements.  Establish, maintain and periodically review the Internal Audit Charter and ensure Board approval and alignment with regulatory and professional standards.
Develop a risk-based audit universe and annual audit plan, ensuring appropriate coverage of material financial, operational, technological and regulatory risks.  Ensure that Internal Audit operates in accordance with applicable FINMA requirements and recognised professional standards.  Regularly assess the effectiveness and adequacy of the Internal Audit framework and continuously improve its methodology, tools and processes.
Maintain an appropriate level of independence from the activities and functions being audited.  Establish safeguards ensuring objectivity and independence of the Internal Audit function and address any actual, potential or perceived impairments. Lead and personally p