Controls Assurance Lead: Risk, Data & Automation

Commonwealth Bank; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Bank in Australia is seeking a Manager Controls Assurance to lead control testing and assurance activities across multiple business units. You will partner with COO Control Owners, Line 1 risk teams, and Group Audit to deliver insights and ensure robust risk management.

Responsibilities include executing testing strategies, documenting test plans and results, and driving automation and continuous improvement of the control environment.

Qualifications

• Controls testing experience across complex controls and processes.
• Ability to translate data-driven insights into actionable recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee control testing to ensure regulatory and internal policy compliance.
• Own assigned controls, applying testing strategies and methodologies.
• Validate and present findings with clear test plans and results, highlighting improvements.
• Deliver high-quality testing within the Controls Assessment Program (CAP) standards and timelines.
• Drive continuous improvement of the control environment through automation and risk initiatives.

Skills

Controls testing

Data-driven insights

Stakeholder influence

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

AI tools experience

Power BI

Alteryx

Data visualization

Tools

Power BI

Alteryx

AI tools

Job description

Commonwealth Bank in Australia is seeking a Manager Controls Assurance to lead control testing and assurance activities across multiple business units. You will partner with COO Control Owners, Line 1 risk teams, and Group Audit to deliver insights and ensure robust risk management.

Responsibilities include executing testing strategies, documenting test plans and results, and driving automation and continuous improvement of the control environment.