Internal Controlling Officer

Company Description

Building the bank of tomorrow takes more than skills. 
It means combining our differences to imagine, discuss, code, develop, test, learn… and celebrate every step together. Share our vibes? Join Swissquote to unleash your potential.

We are the Swiss Leader in Online Banking and we provide trading, investing and banking services to +650’000 clients through our performant and secured digital platforms.

Our +1200 employees work in a flexible way, without dress code and in multicultural teams. 
By having a huge impact on the industry, they are growing their skills portfolio and boosting their career in a fast-pace environment. Have a look behind the scenes by checking Humans of Swissquote on instagram.

We are all in at Swissquote. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success.

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Job Description

We are looking for a motivated team member to strengthen and complement our Internal Controlling team.

The team is responsible for performing control reviews across the Group’s departments, coordinating RCSA workshops, and ensuring high‑quality execution of controls in line with FINMA circulars and regulatory expectations.

If you are looking to join a dynamic team and contribute to our continued success, we would be delighted to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

RCSA & ICS Methodology

• Plan and execute RCSA workshops for assigned departments, and support operational teams throughout the RCSA process.
• Ensure methodological consistency across ICS documentation and controls within both the 1st and 2nd lines of defense.
• Review and validate control design and effectiveness assessments.

2nd Level Controls & Ad Hoc Reviews

• Perform complex 2nd‑level controls and identify control gaps related to compliance with internal policies, guidelines and external regulations.
• Contribute to ad hoc reviews defined in the annual plan.
• Conduct in‑depth incident analyses and ensure appropriate remediation tracking.

Collaboration & Support

• Participate in the development and sharing of methodological best practices within the team.
• Support first‑line teams in understanding ICS expectations and requirements.
• Contribute to the improvement and automation of 2nd‑level controls performed by the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a university or university of applied sciences.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar position or in internal audit.
• Excellent analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Organized and curious, you know how to work in a team, in a fast‑paced environment, and while being autonomous on specific projects.
• Excellent English and French skills (verbal and written).