Manager, Audit

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

Coaching and counselling services for

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

Your Team

You will join CFS's Internal Audit function, led by the Executive Director, Internal Audit. As part of CFS's Third Line of Accountability, the team provides independent assurance and trusted advice to strengthen risk management, internal controls and governance. You will work closely with teams across all business units and engage with the Board, Board Committees and Senior Leadership Team to deliver value-adding assurance services.

At CFS, we're committed to leveraging AI to enhance how we work and serve our customers. You'll be expected to actively explore and adopt AI tools to scale efficiently, improve experience, quality, and innovation in your role. We'll provide training and support to build your AI capability, and you'll be encouraged to share learnings with your colleagues as we build our AI-enabled future together.

Your Responsibilities

Deliver the risk-based Internal Audit Plan, with a focus on operational, financial and regulatory risk coverage.

Execute internal audits in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Professional Standards.

Prepare concise and insightful internal audit reports, including findings and recommendations for stakeholders across all management levels.

Build strong relationships with First and Second Line teams to support efficient and effective 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 the areas being audited.

Contribute thought leadership to the development of Internal Audit methodology and its integration with leading practice.

Advocate and foster a culture of good corporate governance, risk management, efficiency and business transparency.

Contribute to a safe, diverse and inclusive team culture.

Your Capability and Experience

A strong risk mindset, with the ability to proactively identify, understand, openly discuss 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 and within agreed timeframes.

Advanced communication and influencing skills.

Ability to engage and build relationships with executives and internal and external stakeholders.

A self-motivated and proactive working style.

A degree qualification in finance, accounting, business, economics, science, technology, engineering, mathematics or a related discipline.

Experience in the wealth management and/or investments industries.

A postgraduate professional qualification such as CA, CPA, CIA or equivalent.

Experience working within a highly regulated financial services environment.

What to Expect

At CFS, you'll be working among the very best in the wealth management industry. It's an inspiring environment that encourages development and celebrates success. Other things to look forward to:

• Additional day for your birthday
• Access to CFS Employer Super
• Life Leave - 3 days per annum
• Access to Sonder who provides human-powered medical, mental health and safety support through one easy-to-use app enabling you to get support whenever and wherever you need.
• Access to Corporate rates with BUPA Health Insurance
• Confidential coaching and counselling services supporting life, mind, body, relationships, work and family to assist you in taking charge of your own health and wellbeing

CFS Culture

At CFS we are committed to creating a thriving environment where individuals can flourish. We believe that success is built upon strong teams, and we are dedicated to celebrating uniqueness, championing individuality and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that when you can truly be yourself, you can unlock your full potential.

Please note, CFS requires all candidates to have full work rights in Australia.

Where we have preferred candidates, background checks (including Police, Employment, Bankruptcy checks, ASIC banned and disqualified persons) will be completed prior to the final preferred candidate’s employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not preclude the preferred candidate, however, they will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the role.

This role is based on Gadigal Land (Sydney).