Senior Audit Manager

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.

Are you passionate about making a real impact through audit and assurance? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are valued? If so, we are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team 

Internal Audit (IA) serves as the independent third line in ANZ's three lines of defence (3LOD) governance model. Our IA function is made up of multiple teams that work together to help the bank move at pace safely, leveraging our enterprise-wide perspective and independence. 

As a Senior Audit Manager, you will be responsible for leading internal audit reviews aligned with the annual audit plan, focusing on key business areas and strategic risk topics. The role combines traditional audit methodology with behavioural analysis to assess risks, controls, and root causes. It provides insights that strengthen risk management and supports sustainable improvements across the bank.

Role Location: 833 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008
Work Hours: Permanent, Full time, 40 hrs/week

As the Senior Audit Manager, you will be accountable for:

• Managing audits and reviews in line with methodology, building a deep understanding of business operations and risk culture.
• Conducting audit walk-throughs and applying behavioural analysis methods to understand issues, identify root causes and cultural impacts.
• Providing practical, sustainable recommendations that align with ANZ's desired risk environment.
• Facilitating senior leadership discussions to influence ownership and drive outcomes.
• Offering behavioural risk expertise and contributing to the evolution of audit methodology.
• Delivering audits on time and within budget, while supporting planning and resource allocation.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with governance, legal, and regulatory standards.

To grow and be successful in the role, you will ideally bring the following:

• Extensive experience managing complex audits across geographies and stakeholders, with deep expertise in banking, risk culture, and behavioural risk.
• Proven experience in audit or risk management within banking, supported by tertiary qualifications in Psychology or Behavioural Science.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with a proven ability to build relationships and work effectively with senior leaders.
• Excellent communication skills, including expert-level report writing, listening, and interpreting capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing teams or projects, setting clear expectations, and driving performance and change.
• High-level negotiation, conflict resolution, and commercial acumen to influence outcomes and support strategic goals.

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.

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28/10/2025 , 11.59pm, (Melbourne Australia)