Manager in Audit Banking – Global Markets & ECL

At PwC Switzerland, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We're part of a tech-forward, people-empowered network and help clients build, accelerate and sustain momentum across audit, assurance, tax, legal, workforce, deals and consulting.

At PwC Switzerland, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We're part of a tech-forward, people-empowered network and help clients build, accelerate and sustain momentum across audit, assurance, tax, legal, workforce, deals and consulting.

In Audit, we provide independent and objective assurance that financial records, statements, and processes are accurate, reliable, and compliant, instilling confidence and trust among stakeholders. We therefore contribute to the integrity of financial systems, facilitate informed decision-making, safeguard against fraud, and promote trust and confidence in the business environment.

• Lead the planning, execution and completion of audit engagements covering complex financial instruments within multinational banking environments.
• Assess and challenge Expected Credit Loss (ECL) methodologies, assumptions, governance frameworks and related control activities.
• Evaluate valuation methodologies, risk management practices and internal control frameworks supporting investment banking and trading activities.
• Support multinational banking clients with significant operations across Asia and other major global financial markets on complex financial reporting, risk and control matters.
• Apply advanced technical accounting and auditing knowledge under US GAAP, IFRS, US GAAS, ISA, PCAOB standards and SOX requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-border audit teams, modelling specialists and senior stakeholders in credit risk and finance to align audit approaches, resolve findings and deliver high-quality assurance services for globally active financial institutions.
• Shape and develop diverse engagement teams through coaching, knowledge sharing, active feedback and responsibility for audit quality and timely delivery.
• Contribute to audit transformation, quality and operational initiatives by leveraging digital audit tools, data analytics and efficient group-reporting processes.

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field; CPA or an equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
• Experience across 4 to 7 busy seasons auditing multinational banking groups, with extensive exposure to financial instruments, including derivatives, structured products, cash and debt instruments.
• Expertise in Expected Credit Loss (ECL) methodologies, credit risk assessment frameworks and associated governance and control activities.
• Strong technical proficiency in designing and executing audit procedures related to financial instruments, valuation techniques and complex credit risk portfolios.
• Advanced knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, US GAAS, ISA, PCAOB standards and SOX compliance requirements in a banking environment.

Any questions? We are happy to help.

Lena Romer

Recruitment Team