Zürcher Kantonalbank und ihre Tochtergesellschaften
Zürich
Team Leader: IT Application Audit
- 09 September 2026
- 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Audit team at Zürcher Kantonalbank, a leader in banking. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with opportunities for personal growth.
Tasks
- Lead a team in evaluating IT controls and risk management.
- Develop team skills for future technological and regulatory challenges.
- Drive modernization of audit methodology using data analytics.
Skills
- Degree in IT, business informatics, or related field with certifications.
- Strong knowledge of IT governance and risk frameworks.
- Excellent communication and networking skills in German and English.
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About the job
80% - 100% | Audit | Zurich | Experienced Professionals with Personnel Responsibility
As internal audit, the Zurich Cantonal Bank's audit supports the bank's risk-conscious strategy achievement through best-in-class assurance. We assess the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, as well as leadership and monitoring processes and contribute to their improvement.
The "IT Audit" team examines the adequacy and effectiveness of IT controls within the bank. This includes controls around development, operation, maintenance, and risk management of the IT organisation as well as the IT systems and processes. We conduct pure IT audits as well as integrated audits (business and IT) and advise the departments on audit and security-related matters. You are a motivated leader, bring solid technical IT know-how, and lead your team with appreciation, clarity, and a strong team spirit.
The "IT Audit" team examines the adequacy and effectiveness of IT controls within the bank. This includes controls around development, operation, maintenance, and risk management of the IT organisation as well as the IT systems and processes. We conduct pure IT audits as well as integrated audits (business and IT) and advise the departments on audit and security-related matters. You are a motivated leader, bring solid technical IT know-how, and lead your team with appreciation, clarity, and a strong team spirit.
Your Responsibilities
- Professional and personnel leadership of your team (3-4 people)
- Aligning your team with future technological and regulatory topics (e.g. application controls, IAM, change management, FINMA requirements)
- Continuously developing your team and promoting an open and collaborative learning culture
- Ensuring high-quality assurance over the bank's IT landscape together with your team
- Coordinating, monitoring, and accompanying several demanding integrated audits (IT and specialist audits) and targeted use of data analytics
- Acting as a subject matter expert and sparring partner for stakeholders in IT on an equal footing
- Ensuring a sound and technology-driven risk analysis of the covered topics
- Actively driving the modernisation of audit methodology (use of new technologies, data-driven audits, shorter cycles)
Your Profile
- University degree (FH, ETH, Uni) in computer science, business informatics, or a related field, complemented by specialised further training (CISA, CISM, CISSP or equivalent)
- Several years of experience in internal or external IT audit, IT risk, or cybersecurity, ideally in the financial sector, preferably in a banking environment; at least two years in a leadership or lead role
- Solid knowledge of IT governance, IT general controls, system and application security, cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS), identity and access management, as well as the current IT threat landscape
- Experience with recognised frameworks and standards (NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001) as well as relevant regulatory requirements (especially FINMA RS 2023/1, FINMA RS 2017/1)
- Experience in using data analytics in audit execution (data extraction, visualisation, process mining) is an advantage
- Appreciative interaction with employees, with a focus on team spirit
- Confident, persuasive appearance and appropriate communication skills in spoken and written form; very good German skills (C1), good English skills
- Good networking within the industry
Our Offer
- Diverse range of tasks with broad insight into the IT landscape of one of the largest Swiss banks
- The opportunity to develop personally and professionally and a role that gives you the chance to work independently
- A motivated and committed team looking forward to working with you
- A modern workplace in the lively District 5 with excellent transport connections (Hardbrücke station)
- The possibility to organise your work flexibly
- An employer who invests heavily in its employees and offers attractive training opportunities
- An attractive overall package that offers many benefits and discounts beyond salary, from A for pension provision to Z for ZVV bonus pass
Michael Vonlanthen
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Phone: 044 292 27 15
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Phone: 044 292 27 15
