Senior Audit Manager
Corporate Finance & AccountingPosted 25 Jun 2026
Advertised as “Senior Audit Manager - Group Operations”
Posted 25 Jun 2026
Advertised as “Senior Audit Manager - Group Operations”
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
CertificationsCA, CPA, CIA
At ANZ, we're shaping a world where people and communities thrive, driven by a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers.
ANZ Internal Audit’s 2030 ambition is to be the leading audit function and the Bank’s trusted independent voice. We contribute to ANZ’s Group 2030 Strategy through providing the strength and perspective required for ANZ to lead the industry in trust, safety and risk management, adhering to the highest standards of non-financial risk management
The Senior Audit Manager – Group Operations is responsible for leading complex and high-risk audits across Retail & Business & Private Bank Operations, delivering independent third-line assurance over the effectiveness of governance, risk management and controls.
Reporting to the Audit Director – Retail & Business & Private Bank Operations & Third Party, the role plans and executes operations audits, including complex and thematic assurance activity relating to Third Party risks and Physical Security. The role contributes evidence-based assessments of control effectiveness, operational resilience and service reliability.
The role works closely with audit teams and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality audit outcomes in accordance with Internal Audit methodology and Global Internal Audit Standards, while contributing specialist operational risk insight and supporting a strong speak-up culture.
Role Type: Permanent
Role Location: Melbourne, Brisbane
Work Hours: Full-time
As Senior Audit Manager – Group Operations, core accountabilities include:
Led complex, high-risk audits across Retail and Business & Private Bank Operations, including Critical Operations (CPS 230), Third Party risks, and Physical Security
Delivered end-to-end audit assurance aligned to the Internal Audit plan, coordinating with value-chain audit teams across portfolios.
Managed audit delivery within timelines and budgets, ensuring efficient resource utilisation, disciplined execution, and timely escalation of risks.
Contributed to annual audit planning by providing insights on key risks, emerging issues, and assurance coverage priorities.
Drove effective risk identification and audit scoping, focusing on material service delivery, resilience, and control risks without compromising assurance quality.
Applied Internal Audit methodology, GAIS, and Non-Financial Risk frameworks to ensure robust risk assessment and high-quality audit outcomes.
Leveraged data analytics and AI to enhance audit planning, testing, insight generation, and overall efficiency.
Engaged senior stakeholders throughout audit delivery, ensuring findings and recommendations were clear, value-driven, and aligned to control effectiveness and service reliability.
Led, coached, and developed audit teams, fostering a strong speak-up culture and promoting integrity, accountability, and constructive challenge.
Supported Internal Audit strategic initiatives, contributing to continuous improvement in audit quality, methodology, and execution practices.
To grow and be successful in this role, you’ll ideally bring the following:
You’re not expected to have 100% of these skills. At ANZ a growth mindset is at the heart of our culture, so if you have most of these things in your toolbox, we’d love to hear from you.
From the moment you join ANZ, you'll be doing meaningful work that will shape a world where people and communities thrive.
But it's not just our customers who'll feel your impact. You'll feel it too. Because at ANZ, you'll have the resources, opportunities, and support you need to take the next big step in your career.
We're a diverse bunch at ANZ in different roles, different locations, doing different things. That's why we have a range of flexible working arrangements, so our people can 'make work, work for them'. We also provide a range of benefits including access to health and wellbeing services and discounts on selected products and services from ANZ and more.
At ANZ, you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. That's because we're committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you're a candidate with a disability or access requirement, and have an enquiry about the support provided, please let us know on your application or visit ANZ Accessibility and Inclusion Programs for alternate contact methods.
To find out more about working at ANZ, visit https://www.anz.com.au/careers. You can apply for this role by visiting ANZ Careers and searching for reference number 118725 .
31/07/2026, 11.59pm, (Melbourne Australia)