Senior Manager, Assurance

About Netwealth

Netwealth is more than a company; it is a catalyst for change, inspiring a new perspective on wealth and a brighter future for everyone involved. Our innovative and award-winning wealth management platform reflects our commitment to excellence and cutting-edge technology.

Founded in 1999, Netwealth has grown rapidly, driven by an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages us to challenge the status quo. Our NextGen superannuation and investment technology exemplify our agile and nimble approach, unburdened by bureaucracy, allowing us to adapt quickly to meet the needs of our clients.

At Netwealth, our team is our greatest asset. We are a collective of passionate individuals dedicated to making life better for more Australians. Our values—Curious, Optimistic, Courageous, Collaborative, Agile, and Genuine—are the guiding principles that shape our decisions and define how we present ourselves to the world. Join us in our mission and become part of a team that not only envisions a better future but actively works to create it.

The opportunity

We're looking for a Senior Manager, Assurance to deliver assurance reviews and provide insights that strengthen Netwealth's risk and compliance framework. In this newly created role, you'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to assess controls, identify improvements, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Your week will include engaging with teams, conducting walkthroughs of processes, reviewing evidence, and preparing reports for committees. Think of it as a mix of audit and consulting; hands-on, collaborative, and focused on making sure our controls are effective and continuously improving.

What You'll Do

• Deliver Line 2 assurance reviews across high-risk areas including Service, Administration & Support, Investment Operations, Product, Finance, Custody, People & Culture, and Sales & Distribution.

• Assess design and operating effectiveness of controls and recommend improvements.

• Engage with stakeholders through walkthroughs, evidence reviews, and analysis.

• Prepare reports with actionable insights for executive and board-level audiences.

• Present assurance outcomes to Audit Committees and governance forums.

• Track and monitor remediation actions and assurance trends.

• Collaborate with business units to ensure timely closure of findings.

About you

You're an experienced assurance professional with a strong background in audit or risk and compliance, ideally within financial services. You thrive on stakeholder engagement, have excellent analytical and communication skills, and can confidently present to executive leadership and committees.

Skills and experience you bring;

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Law, or related discipline.

• 7–10 years' experience in assurance, audit, or compliance roles within financial services.

• Exposure to superannuation and investment management highly regarded.

• Strong understanding of APRA, ASIC, AUSTRAC, ATO, and OAIC requirements.

• Experience with control testing methodologies and risk frameworks.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

• Ability to build collaborative relationships and drive continuous improvement.

Life At Netwealth

At Netwealth, our people are our greatest strength. We invest in our employees at every stage of life because when you're at your best, so are we.

We're committed to your growth, offering access to further education, diverse training opportunities, and strong support for career development. We're proud to be recognised as one of the top 5 companies in Australia for Career Development, endorsed by WORK180.

We're big on internal mobility. In fact, 32% of roles filled in 2023 went to our own people.

Our flexible hybrid working model encourages balance, with the expectation of 4 days in the office each fortnight. Our state-of-the-art Melbourne CBD office includes modern end-of-trip facilities and daily breakfast to support your commute and wellbeing.

We offer a range of benefits focused on health, wellbeing, and personal development, including:

• Family-friendly support: Paid parental leave and a fully funded school holiday program

• Wellness perks: CU Health (virtual healthcare), income protection, flu shots, wellness weeks, retail discounts, and financial wellbeing services

• A vibrant culture: Social events, trivia nights, and corporate sports

• Employee Resource Groups: LGBTQIA+, DAWN (Developing and Accelerating Women at Netwealth), Culture Group, and Carers Group

• Community impact: Paid volunteering and our Netwealth Impact Group

Apply now

We're proud of our inclusive and diverse workforce and encourage everyone to bring their genuine selves to work. It's one of our core values. We're committed to equity and inclusion through our gender equality, disability, LGBTQIA+, wellbeing, and cultural initiatives. We're also proudly certified by Work180, Family Friendly Workplaces, and Great Place to Work.

If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Research shows that people often hesitate unless they meet every single qualification. We value potential and passion just as much.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us