AI-Driven Internal Audit Manager | Risk & Assurance

Colonial First State; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional day for your birthday

Employer superannuation access

Life Leave - 3 days per annum

Sonder app for health and safety

Corporate health insurance with BUPA

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Job summary

Colonial First State is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead risk-based assurance across operational, financial and regulatory domains. You will execute audits aligned with IIA standards, and craft concise reports for stakeholders at all levels.

The role emphasizes building strong cross-line relationships, contributing to annual risk-based planning, and driving improvements in governance and risk culture within a highly regulated financial services environment.

Qualifications

• A strong risk mindset with ability to identify, understand and act on current and future risks
• At least five years of experience in risk management and/or internal audit roles
• Experience auditing strategic, financial, regulatory and operational process risks in a highly regulated environment
• Experience evaluating risk management frameworks and control environments
• Experience assessing compliance with APRA prudential standards and other regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to execute internal audits effectively within agreed timeframes
• Advanced communication and influencing skills
• Ability to engage and build relationships with executives and internal/external stakeholders
• A self-motivated and proactive working style
• Experience in wealth management/investments industries
• Experience working within a highly regulated financial services environment
• Bachelor-level and postgraduate qualifications in related fields

Responsibilities

• Deliver the risk-based Internal Audit Plan, focusing on operational, financial and regulatory risk coverage.
• Execute internal audits in accordance with Institute of Internal Auditors Professional Standards.
• Prepare concise, insightful internal audit reports with findings and recommendations for stakeholders at all management levels.
• Build strong relationships with First and Second Line teams to support efficient assurance.
• Provide input into the development of an annual risk-based audit plan tailored to CFS.
• Manage and strengthen relationships and communication across CFS, connecting the various parts of the business.
• Drive continuous improvement within the Internal Audit team and audited areas.
• Contribute thought leadership to Internal Audit methodology and its integration with leading practice.
• Advocate and foster a culture of good governance, risk management, efficiency and transparency.
• Contribute to a safe, diverse and inclusive team culture.

Skills

Risk management

Internal audit

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Financial services domain

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, science, technology, engineering or mathematics

Postgraduate professional qualification (CA, CPA, CIA or equivalent)

Job description

Colonial First State is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead risk-based assurance across operational, financial and regulatory domains. You will execute audits aligned with IIA standards, and craft concise reports for stakeholders at all levels.

The role emphasizes building strong cross-line relationships, contributing to annual risk-based planning, and driving improvements in governance and risk culture within a highly regulated financial services environment.