Audit Director Asset Management & Treasury (Hybrid)

Swiss Re seeks an Audit Director for Asset Management & Treasury in Zürich. The role involves leading audit teams, managing risk assessments, and advising senior stakeholders on governance and control effectiveness.

This position leads a specialized team of auditors responsible for examining Asset/Liability Management, Investment Management, and Treasury functions. The director drives comprehensive, risk-based audits to ensure robust governance and control processes while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership to strengthen the overall control environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a high-performing audit team specializing in Asset Management and Treasury.
• Oversee the complete audit lifecycle to guarantee timely and high-quality outcomes.
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments to pinpoint emerging and residual risks.
• Set priorities for audit activities based on the level of risk exposure.
• Present key findings, root causes, and actionable insights to senior stakeholders.
• Provide concise, risk-focused reports to Senior Management, Audit Committees, and the Executive Board.
• Cultivate strong, trusted relationships with key stakeholders.
• Coach team members and provide constructive challenges to support their professional growth.
• Collaborate across different functions and regions to deliver holistic insights and promote a culture of trust and inclusion.

Requirements

• Over 15 years of experience in financial markets, specifically in treasury, investments, and asset management.
• A university degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Proven leadership and management experience within a global organization.
• Extensive knowledge of financial instruments, investment products, and capital markets.
• Ability to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of financial data, including valuation models, pricing mechanisms, and performance metrics.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements governing asset management activities.
• Strong expertise in internal audit methodologies, project management, and risk management.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of agile frameworks.
• Experience with audit systems and software such as TeamMate or JIRA.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CA, or CIA is preferred.

What the company offers

• A base salary ranging from 168,000 to 252,000 CHF for a full-time position.
• A performance-based variable compensation component.
• Access to a variety of global and location-specific benefits.

About the company

Swiss Re operates with the vision of advancing its resilience. The company values problem solvers who lead from every seat, challenge the status quo, and demonstrate responsiveness to risk. It applies innovative, risk-focused techniques to ensure audit efforts are proportionate to risk, continuously expanding the use of data analytics and automation. The organization fosters an inclusive and flexible environment that encourages fresh perspectives, innovative thinking, and allows everyone to bring their authentic selves and passion for sustainability to work.

• Vision focused on advancing resilience.
• Empowering problem solvers who lead from every seat.
• Challenging the status quo and understanding risk.
• Applying innovative and risk-focused techniques.
• Expanding the use of data analytics and automation.
• Building an inclusive culture with fresh perspectives.
• Flexible environment encouraging authenticity and sustainability.