Internal Auditor (M/F/X) at Union Bancaire Privée in Luxembourg

Internal Auditor at Union Bancaire Privée (Europe) S.A.

This position is an Internal Auditor role within Union Bancaire Privée (Europe) S.A., covering the Luxembourg, Milan, and Lisbon branches. The role reports to the Head of Internal Audit and focuses on evaluating internal controls, regulatory compliance, operational effectiveness, and risk management across the Bank and relevant UBP Group entities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Participate in and help plan internal audits and special assignments in Luxembourg and abroad.

• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, governance, risk management, and banking processes.

• Provide practical recommendations to improve organizational structures and control frameworks.

• Draft clear and well-supported audit reports and memoranda.

• Monitor and follow up on audit findings until corrective actions are implemented.

• Support presentations and reporting to the Management Committee and Board of Directors.

• Work in accordance with:

  • CSSF Circular 12/552, as amended
  • Luxembourg financial-sector legislation
  • UBP Group policies and procedures

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will typically demonstrate:

• At least three years of experience in banking, financial services, or an audit firm.

• Knowledge of:

  • EU banking regulations
  • Luxembourg financial law and regulatory expectations
  • Banking products, services, and operational processes
  • Internal audit methodologies and control frameworks

• Fluency in English and French; Italian, Portuguese, or another language is an advantage.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• The ability to communicate audit issues in a structured, clear, and constructive manner.

• A collaborative and team-oriented approach.

• Resilience and the ability to work effectively under pressure and changing priorities.

• Sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to balance innovation with appropriate risk and control considerations.

• Awareness of relevant financial, economic, regulatory, and geopolitical developments.

• Professional qualifications such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, CISA, or equivalent are advantageous but not mandatory.

Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) is a family-owned company, driven by an entrepreneurial vision, innovation and independence. UBP is one of the most strongly-capitalised private banks.

By joining Union Bancaire Privée (Europe) S.A. you will embrace a team of supportive high qualified professionals in Private Banking that will lead you to develop your career to the top level. We encourage continuous learning, development and knowledge sharing. We foster a culture of Agility, Conviction, Dedication and high degree of Responsibility.

Union Bancaire Privée (Europe) S.A. encourages all suitable qualified and eligible candidates to apply regardless of their gender identity or expression, age, racial, ethnic and cultural background, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity.

In accordance with the provisions of the Luxembourg law of 23 July 2016 amending the law of 29 March 2013, retained candidate will be required to provide an extract from their criminal record as a part of UBP screening process.

Responsibilities

• Plan and take part in audit and other special work in Luxembourg and at UBP Group’s subsidiaries and branches in foreign countries
• Make valid recommendations for organizational and internal controls improvements for the Bank’s units and its subsidiaries and branches
• Prepare Audit reports and memorandums
• Follow-up of Audit Recommendations until their implementation
• Provide active support preparing the presentations to UBP (Europe)’s Management Committee and Board of Directors
• Assess the proper operations of the system of internal controls of the Bank
• Assist the management and Board of Directors to have proper control over their activities
• Comply with CSSF Circular 12/552, as amended, and UBP Group policies and procedures
• Report to the Head of Internal Audit of Union Bancaire Privée (Europe) S.A.
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve audit objectives

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial industry or auditing firm
• Good knowledge of general banking regulations in EU and Luxembourg Financial Law
• Good knowledge of banking products, services and processes
• Professional Audit / Accounting certifications are a plus but not a prerequisite
• Fluent in English and French (knowledge of a third language is an advantage)
• Strong capacities to communicate in a structured, appropriate and conventional way
• Maintains and promotes teamwork spirit, motivates and encourages it
• Resilient and able to perform consistently when being under pressure, urgency and times of uncertainty
• Ability to come up with new ideas and take appropriate risks
• Well informed on relevant financial, economic, social and other developments at national and international level