Senior Technology & Cybersecurity Auditor

About the role

A well-established international financial institution, operating in a highly regulated environment, is looking for a Senior Technology & Cybersecurity Auditor. You will independently assess and challenge complex technology and cybersecurity environments, conducting risk-based audits across IT and security domains and providing practical assurance to senior management and technical specialists.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and independently execute risk-based technology and cybersecurity audits, from scoping through reporting and follow-up
• Assess control effectiveness across Cybersecurity, IT Risk, IT Operations, Identity & Access Management, Network Security, Data Management and IT Resilience
• Evaluate complex IT environments using hands-on technical expertise to identify material risks and control weaknesses
• Analyse and challenge findings from penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, security monitoring and other technical security reviews
• Assess the security and governance implications of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence
• Report findings and recommendations to technology management and senior leadership, and track remediation implementation
• Collaborate with Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management and Audit teams

Required profile

• University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or a comparable discipline, or equivalent professional expertise
• At least 10 years of practical experience in IT, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Technology Risk or related fields
• Hands-on experience in core security domains such as Cybersecurity, Network Security, IAM, Vulnerability Management, Security Operations or IT Resilience
• Ability to interpret penetration test results, vulnerability scans and security monitoring findings
• Previous experience in IT Audit, Internal Audit, External Audit or another assurance function is highly advantageous
• Certifications such as CISA, CISM or CISSP are strongly preferred
• Interest in AI and its security implications; experience with AI, AI Agents, Machine Learning, AI Security or AI Governance is a strong advantage
• Willingness to travel internationally about 20 or more days per year and to work 100% on-site
• Valid CH work permit or EU/EFTA citizenship required; fluent English, German and/or French advantageous

What we offer

• Contribution to health insurance and meal allowance
• Long-term career opportunities in a stable, internationally recognised financial institution
• Exposure to sophisticated private banking and wealth management clients
• Professional development and a modern, international workplace
• Competitive compensation and the chance to build long-term client relationships