Internal Audit Senior Manager, Transformation

QBE Insurance; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Wellbeing coaching

Flexible parental leave

Job summary

QBE Insurance in Sydney is seeking an Internal Audit Senior Manager, Transformation to lead independent audit coverage over the enterprise transformation agenda, including the Enterprise Transformation Office and major programs. You will provide senior audit leadership across governance, delivery risk, and value realisation, coordinating with the Head of Audit and Board reporting.

The role also focuses on building a sustainable Transformation Centre of Excellence and transferring specialist

Qualifications

• Significant experience in internal audit, transformation assurance, project assurance, risk management, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of transformation governance, program delivery, portfolio management, delivery risk, and benefits realisation frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead complex audits or reviews and provide constructive challenge to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end audits and reviews of enterprise transformation programs and the Enterprise Transformation Office.
• Develop and maintain a risk-based transformation audit universe across Group and Divisional portfolios.
• Monitor transformation programs and identify delivery, governance, and value realisation risks.

Skills

Internal audit

Transformation governance

Risk management

Project management

Executive reporting

Board reporting

Education

CIA

CA

CPA

CISA

PMP

Job description

Experience overseeing large-scale business, technology, regulatory, or operational transformation programs within financial services, insurance, or other complex regulated environments will be highly regarded.

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeThe Internal Audit Senior Manager, Transformation is responsible for leading independent audit coverage over QBE’s enterprise transformation agenda, including the Enterprise Transformation Office, material transformation programs and projects, and relevant transformation governance arrangements. The role provides senior audit leadership across transformation governance, delivery risk, delivered risk, value realisation, portfolio reporting, controls, assurance coordination and emerging transformation risk themes. The role supports the Head of Audit, Technology, Cyber and Transformation[BM1.1] in delivering the audit plan, evaluating transformation risk across QBE globally and providing clear thematic transformation insights for senior management and Board reporting. The role will also act as the lead transformation assurance specialist within Group Internal Audit, helping to build a sustainable Transformation Centre of Excellence, develop common methods and tools, transfer specialist knowledge to audit teams globally and improve the consistency and quality of transformation assurance across the function.

Internal Audit Senior Manager, Transformation

Role Highlights

• Location: Sydney
• Type: Permanent, full time
• New Role at QBE!
• Hybrid role - minimum 2 days as per company policy

The opportunity

The Internal Audit Senior Manager, Transformation is responsible for leading independent audit coverage over QBE’s enterprise transformation agenda, including the Enterprise Transformation Office, material transformation programs and projects, and relevant transformation governance arrangements. The role provides senior audit leadership across transformation governance, delivery risk, delivered risk, value realization, portfolio reporting, controls, assurance coordination and emerging transformation risk themes. The role supports the Head of Audit, Technology, Cyber and Transformation[BM1.1] in delivering the audit plan, evaluating transformation risk across QBE globally and providing clear thematic transformation insights for senior management and Board reporting. The role will also act as the lead transformation assurance specialist within Group Internal Audit, helping to build a sustainable Transformation Centre of Excellence, develop common methods and tools, transfer specialist knowledge to audit teams globally and improve the consistency and quality of transformation assurance across the function.

About QBE

• At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers . And we do it all with a human touch.
• We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner .
• What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.

Your new role

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead end-to-end audits and reviews of enterprise transformation programs, project governance arrangements, and the Enterprise Transformation Office
• Develop and maintain a risk-based transformation audit universe covering strategic initiatives across Group and Divisional portfolios
• Monitor transformation programs and identify emerging delivery, governance, and value realisation risks across the organisation
• Provide insightful reporting and thematic analysis to senior management and Board stakeholders on transformation performance and risk trends
• Establish and lead the Transformation Centre of Excellence, driving best practices, methodologies, tools, and knowledge sharing across Internal Audit
• Partner with stakeholders across Transformation, Risk, Finance, Technology, PMOs, and the business while maintaining audit independence and objectivity

About You

• Significant experience in internal audit, transformation assurance, project assurance, risk management, or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of transformation governance, program delivery, portfolio management, delivery risk, and benefits realisation frameworks
• Proven ability to lead complex audits or reviews and provide constructive challenge to senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, including experience preparing Executive and Board-level reporting
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to identify enterprise-wide trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Professional qualifications in Internal Audit, Accounting, Risk, Project Management, or a related field (e.g. CIA, CA, CPA, CISA, PMP) highly regarded

Experience overseeing large-scale business, technology, regulatory, or operational transformation programs within financial services, insurance, or other complex regulated environments will be highly regarded.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
• Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• 18 weeks ’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super

Awards & Recognition

• 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program
• 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards
• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates

QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.