IT Audit Manager 80-90%

At Vontobel, we are committed to excellence and innovation. Our Internal Audit team provides independent assurance to the board and executive management, ensuring robust governance, effective risk management, and strong controls.

We are a team of experienced auditors and subject matter experts who collaborate closely with stakeholders to assess risks and deliver practical, forward-thinking solutions.

As an IT Audit Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the security and resilience of our technology landscape. You will work at the intersection of IT and business, assessing governance structures, identifying risks, and helping shape our approach to IT assurance in a fast-evolving financial environment.

What would you role be?

• Provide assurance in a dynamic, international company.

• Contribute to proactive risk management and continuous improvement.

• Leverage data-driven insights to enhance audit quality.

• Apply and evolve our audit methodology and tools.

• Assess board-level IT governance, risk appetite, and compliance structures.

• Go beyond isolated audit findings to identify overarching trends.

• Bridge the gap between IT risks and business objectives.

What are we looking for?

Education & Certifications:

• MSc or higher in Information Technology or an equivalent qualification.

• Professional certifications (or willingness to obtain one), such as CIA, CISA, CRISC, CISSP.

Experience & Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in IT Audit, IT Risk, Cybersecurity, or IT GRC.

• Up to date with emerging technologies and secure application (e.g., Cloud, AI, DevOps).

• Experience with data analytics is an advantage.

• Ability to communicate complex IT risks in a clear and relevant way to senior executives and board members (English required, German is a plus).

Mindset & Values:

• A proactive, solutions-driven approach with a keen eye for detail.

• A collaborative team player who takes ownership and thrives in a dynamic environment.

What do we offer?

• Deep insights into financial risk management, governance, and control.

• A highly qualified, friendly, and diverse internal audit team that supports your professional growth.

• An open and innovative environment with a flat hierarchy, fostering collaboration at all levels.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

• A prime Zurich location with the option for home office and flexible working arrangements.

We are looking for talented people, not just a CV that ticks all the boxes. Even if you do not have absolutely everything we have asked for, if this role sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. By 2030, we want to be known as one of the leading and most trusted global investment firms. We have 2,300+ engaged professionals, based in over 25 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich.

We are both majority family-owned and publicly listed. Our capacity for long-term focus on topics such as sustainability is underpinned by the security of the family’s 100-year commitment. Driven by an ownership mindset, you can unlock your potential and translate insights into opportunities. We are hiring talented individuals who are determined to deliver in a changing world and who come from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Do you want to be Vontobel?

Thank you for applying to Vontobel. We will carefully review your application and will respond to you in a timely manner.

At Vontobel, we are an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

We value the many voices within our teams and are committed to creating an environment where everyone who wants to be part of our performance culture can be themselves. It is based on mutual respect and zero tolerance for any form of discrimination.

If you have any questions you can contact us through our contact form.