Senior Internal Audit & Risk Advisory Consultant

EY; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Benefits package

Parental leave

Job summary

EY Australia is seeking a driven Internal Audit professional to lead and deliver engagements across banking, insurance and asset management clients in the Financial Services Internal Audit team. You will collaborate with client teams to identify risk, assess controls and provide practical improvements.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management and regulatory understanding, with coaching of junior staff and ongoing professional growth within a supportive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent).
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CA, CIA, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CBCP or pursuing them.
• Experience delivering projects or engagements from start to finish, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in Financial Services or other highly regulated environments.
• Understanding of risk management, governance, compliance and control frameworks.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Growth mindset, willingness to learn and curiosity about emerging risks and technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver internal audit engagements from planning through to reporting across risk areas.
• Work directly with clients to identify risks and assess the effectiveness of key controls.
• Provide practical recommendations to strengthen processes and manage regulatory requirements.
• Coach and support junior team members, helping them develop their skills.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, regulatory developments and new technologies.

Skills

Bachelor/Master degree

CPA/CA/CISA/CISM

FS industry experience

Risk governance framework

Written/verbal communication

Collaboration

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

EY Australia is seeking a driven Internal Audit professional to lead and deliver engagements across banking, insurance and asset management clients in the Financial Services Internal Audit team. You will collaborate with client teams to identify risk, assess controls and provide practical improvements.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management and regulatory understanding, with coaching of junior staff and ongoing professional growth within a supportive, inclusive culture.