Assistant Manager / Manager Control Testing in Risk Consulting

About the job

Assistant Manager / Manager Control Testing in Risk Consulting

About this position

Your perspective, experience, and motivation count – because diversity of backgrounds, ways of thinking, and strengths makes us better. You can expect a dynamic, growing team, a varied range of tasks, and the opportunity to actively contribute to the further development of Forvis Mazars. Become part of our success story and help shape the future of Risk Consulting in Switzerland.

We are looking for you immediately or by arrangement as Assistant Manager / Manager (100%) in Risk Consulting – Control Testing for our Zurich location.

Your task

As Assistant Manager / Manager in our Risk Consulting team in Zurich, you take responsibility for the following topics:

• Leading and managing Control Testing mandates including planning, scoping, resources and budget control as well as scheduling
• Technical responsibility for the design and operating effectiveness testing of controls as well as ensuring high quality of results and documentation 
• Analysis of regulatory requirements and translating these into sound risk and control assessments in the areas of Governance, Risk & Compliance
• Active stakeholder and client management: ongoing coordination, target group-appropriate communication of results, and support of remediation and follow-up measures

Your profile

We are looking for a motivated individual who is ready to invest and move forward. To fulfill these tasks with joy and success, you have:

• A completed degree (for example in business informatics, business administration, computer science, law)
• More than 4 years of professional experience in risk management, internal audit, or in the area of internal control systems (ICS) – ideally in the financial services environment
• Understanding of regulatory requirements as well as related topics such as compliance and governance; ability to translate these into risk/control assessments
• Advantageous: experience with GRC tools and data analysis (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, SwissGRC, SAP GRC, Power BI/Excel)
• Certifications such as CIA or CISA – or motivation to obtain them
• Strong team and communication skills as well as confident, professional appearance in client contact
• High personal responsibility, structured working style, and interest in further development in a growing, innovative environment.
• Fluent in German and English; French skills are an advantage

Why Forvis Mazars

• You are part of an international, multicultural team of highly motivated professionals
• You can expect a collegial environment where trust and respect are lived
• We offer you a fast-growing environment where entrepreneurial drive is welcome
• We offer a hybrid working model: home office flexibility possible by arrangement
• You have a steep career development that is communicated transparently and openly
• You have the option to attend various training opportunities (internal and external), which Forvis Mazars supports financially and with time
• You can contribute your strengths and make a valuable contribution to the company’s success 
• You have the opportunity to work abroad within the framework of Forvis Mazars’ International Mobility Program

At Forvis Mazars, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. We are aware that an inclusive and diverse organization makes us stronger as a company.

We are always striving to attract employees who reflect the diversity of our stakeholders, regardless of their ethnic origin, nationality, disability, faith or belief, social background, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Forvis Mazars selects candidates based on their skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience.

Information for recruiters

Forvis Mazars does not accept unsolicited applications from recruiters for this position without prior agreement. Recruiters are therefore requested not to send any documents to our employees or via our career website. We disclaim any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any fees and thank you for your understanding.

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