Internal Audit Senior Manager

A bit about the role

We are looking for an Internal Audit Senior Manager to join our new and growing IA team. 

Your main responsibilities will include coordinating internal audits making recommendations to improve governance risk management and internal controls and supervising team activities.

This role offers the chance to develop and deliver audits in a fast-paced data-driven environment. Experience in assurance risk or control roles and using technology-enabled assurance is essential. As a new team youll have the opportunity to help shape our operations and methodologies.

Your mission

• Support the implementation and operation of the internal audit assurance framework including development of continuous monitoring and automated audit routines.
• Support development of the annual audit plan including the audit universe risk assessment processes and budgeting processes.
• Deliver audits per the audit plan to ensure timely and relevant audit outcomes.
• Build and support a strong and self-sufficient internal audit team.
• Monitor the implementation of Internal Audit recommendations by the teams and measure the effectiveness of the improvements.
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally.
• The role is Sydney-based but many of our teams are located across different office locations.  You will travel as needed to meet your objectives. 

Qualifications :

A bit about you

Skills: 

• You have clear working knowledge of financial crime risk management governance and regulatory processes and expected controls and worked in these areas or performed audits in these areas. You have proven experience working in risk control or assurance and you want to continuously improve how to get the job done. 
• You have working knowledge of Australian regulatory frameworks and requirements relevant to payments fintech and/or broader financial services firms such as APRAs cross-industry prudential stands AUSTRAC and ASIC guidelines.
• You have working knowledge of the New Zealand payments and financial services sector.
• You have proven experience working in risk control or assurance and you want to continuously improve how to get the job done. 
• You have overseen planning staffing delivery and reporting of multiple audit engagements.
• You are able to work independently you assume responsibility and you make your own judgement. 
• You are prepared to take ownership over complex new areas and solve problems with no or very limited guidance. 
• You have very strong coordination skills and you are able to hold teams accountable for meeting deadlines and delivering high quality outputs.
• You demonstrate attention to details but can summarise key messages succinctly verbally and in writing adjusting your style and level of information based on the target audience. 
• Youre curious and collaborative - youre great at asking insightful questions to understand the real issues and deliver the right outcomes.
• You are passionate about driving change making improvements and helping stakeholders.

Experience:

• At least 9 years of relevant experience in assurance risk or control roles ideally in the financial services and fintech sectors.
• At least 7 years of deep financial crime experience.
• You have managed collaboration projects involving internal and external teams.
• You have worked in a multinational environment across different cultures and countries.
• Professional qualification: CPA/CA/CIA/CISA/CAMS (optional but preferred).
• You have worked in regulated environments Fintech or Financial Services and familiar with the Australian regulatory landscape. Knowledge and experience of the New Zealand payments and financial services industry is a plus.
• Preferably you have subject matter expertise in Financial Crime 

Additional Information :

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time