Head of Internal Audit — AI-Driven Risk & Assurance Leader

IOOF Holdings Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

IOOF Holdings Limited invites applications for a senior Head of Internal Audit to lead risk-based assurance across its complex financial services portfolio in Sydney and Melbourne. You’ll report to the GM, Group Internal Audit and work with executives, Boards and Audit Committees to provide independent insight and constructive challenge on material risks.

This role combines deep audit expertise with strategic influence, people leadership and a drive to advance audit through technology, data

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading Internal Audit in a large, complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of governance, risk and control frameworks.
• Experience developing and delivering risk-based audit plans across complex portfolios.
• Proven ability to engage, influence and challenge Executives and Board Committees.

Responsibilities

• Develop and dynamically maintain a risk-based Internal Audit Plan focused on material and emerging risks, regulatory requirements and effective audit coverage.
• Lead the delivery of high-quality audits and reviews, ensuring appropriate quality, timeliness and practical outcomes.
• Provide clear and insightful reporting to senior management, Executives and Board Committees, translating complex risk and control matters into meaningful business insights.
• Build trusted relationships with senior business leaders to understand strategic priorities, business challenges and emerging risks.
• Provide independent and constructive challenge that supports stronger governance, controls and risk maturity.
• Contribute to the direction and delivery of the Group Internal Audit strategy as a member of the GIA Leadership Team.
• Lead, coach and develop audit professionals, building a highly engaged and high-performing team.
• Drive continuous improvement across audit methodologies, ways of working and assurance practices.
• Champion innovative approaches to Internal Audit, including the use of data, automation, technology and AI to enhance audit coverage, efficiency and insight.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Risk-based auditing

Leadership

Financial services compliance

Data analytics

AI in auditing

Education

CA/CPA/CIA/CISA or equivalent

Job description

IOOF Holdings Limited invites applications for a senior Head of Internal Audit to lead risk-based assurance across its complex financial services portfolio in Sydney and Melbourne. You’ll report to the GM, Group Internal Audit and work with executives, Boards and Audit Committees to provide independent insight and constructive challenge on material risks.

This role combines deep audit expertise with strategic influence, people leadership and a drive to advance audit through technology, data