Team Head Internal Audit

About the role

Julius Baer is hiring a full-time (100%) Team Head Internal Audit for its legal entities Julius Baer Wealth Advisors (India) Private Limited and Julius Baer Capital (India) Private Limited in Mumbai, and for India Onshore within the Region Emerging Markets. You will represent the Group Internal Audit towards local stakeholders including regulators, carry out audits at the two Indian entities and act as local coordinator for India Onshore in collaboration with the Group Audit Teams in Dubai and Singapore.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Internal Audit function in coordination with Group Internal Audit, and liaise with local stakeholders and regulators.
• Supervise and coordinate audits as part of the Group Audit Plan and local audits required by regulators or stakeholders.
• Report regularly to those charged with governance and support the Group's governing bodies.
• Support the adoption of data analytics, continuous risk monitoring and continuous auditing to improve audit quality and efficiency.
• Ensure audit assignments are completed on time and within budget, discuss weaknesses with auditees and follow up on agreed audit actions.
• Work in interdisciplinary teams (e.g. integrated process audits with IT and data analytics) and support special tasks such as special audits, investigations, assurance and consulting.
• Contribute to annual risk assessment, audit planning and local audit requirements, share best practices and stay informed on regulatory changes.
• Motivate, support, train and coach team members and help implement the GIA team culture.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of managerial experience in financial services or a Big Four firm serving financial services, in audit, assurance, risk management, compliance or internal audit.
• University degree in Economics, Finance, Law or comparable qualification.
• Audit-related certification such as CIA or CPA.
• Robust experience in internal or external audit in financial services, with a focus on Wealth Management, Global Products & Solutions and credit risk.
• Knowledge of AML compliance, suitability and other directives, and of Indian regulator regulations (Reserve Bank of India, SEBI).
• Experience communicating with senior management and regulators, and with internal control and front-to-back process audits.
• Willingness to travel up to 4 weeks per year.

Required skills

• Excellent verbal and written English; additional languages are a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, structured and goal-oriented approach.
• Interest in new technologies and methodologies applied to internal audit.