IT Internal Auditor (80-100%)

The company seeks a Senior IT Internal Auditor in Geneva to evaluate IT governance, security, and controls. The role requires a strong technical background, 5+ years of experience, and fluency in English and French.

This position supports the Internal Audit function by providing specialized IT expertise. The role focuses on assessing technology risks, strengthening governance frameworks, and delivering actionable insights to senior leadership. The auditor will help the firm maintain robust security and compliance standards across its global operations.

Responsibilities

• Execute and assist with IT audit assignments covering governance, application controls, and general IT controls.
• Lead or participate in assessments of IT security, governance structures, identity management, and project delivery.
• Provide IT-specific insights during business audits to improve risk coverage and audit quality.
• Create and deploy data analytics solutions to boost audit efficiency and support risk evaluations.
• Draft clear audit reports and communicate key findings to executive management and oversight committees.
• Track the progress of audit recommendations and verify that corrective actions are completed.
• Help shape the yearly audit plan and drive continuous improvement within the audit team.
• Share knowledge and best practices with colleagues to strengthen team capabilities.

Requirements

• Master’s or engineering degree in Information Technology, Information Systems Management, or a closely related discipline.
• At least five years of hands-on experience in IT, IS management, or IT security roles.
• Deep technical knowledge across multiple domains, including Windows, UNIX/Linux, databases, networking, software development, and cloud architecture.
• Ability to translate complex technical risks into clear, business-relevant insights for non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, paired with a critical mindset and meticulous attention to detail.
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support audit assignments.
• Must hold Swiss domicile.

Nice to have

• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent are highly valued.
• Familiarity with frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, COBIT, NIST, and RISK IT.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, Swiss Data Protection Law, FINMA circulars, etc.).

About the company

Lombard Odier is an independently owned global wealth and asset manager with a history spanning over 230 years. The firm manages close to CHF 300 billion and operates from more than 25 offices across four continents. Its philosophy is 'Rethink Everything', which has helped it grow stronger through more than 40 financial crises. The company's DNA is defined by five core values: Excellence, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and One Team. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment and embeds Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in its business strategy.

• The company's DNA is defined by five core values: Excellence, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and One Team.
• The company promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment and embeds Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in its business strategy.