Internal Audit Senior Manager, Transformation
QBE Insurance Group
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Job summary
QBE Insurance Group seeks an Internal Audit Senior Manager, Transformation to lead independent audit coverage of the enterprise transformation agenda, including the Enterprise Transformation Office and major programs. This role ensures governance, delivery risk and value realisation are well managed.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive internal audit experience in complex, regulated environments, with excellent communication for Executive and Board reporting and qualifications such as CIA,
Qualifications
- Significant experience in internal audit, transformation assurance, or related disciplines.
- Strong knowledge of transformation governance, program delivery, portfolio management and benefits realisation frameworks.
- Proven ability to lead complex audits or reviews and challenge senior stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, including Executive and Board-level reporting.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end audits 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.
- Provide reporting and thematic analysis to senior management and Board on transformation performance.
- Establish and lead the Transformation Centre of Excellence with best practices and knowledge sharing.
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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 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.
- Location: Sydney
- Type: Permanent, full time
- New Role at QBE!
- Hybrid role - minimum 2 days as per company policy
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.
- 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.
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
- 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
- '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
- 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 recruitment@qbe.com.
Internal Audit Senior Manager, Transformation Sydney, NSW, AU
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