Senior Audit Manager

• Meaningful audit work across a broad portfolio of non-financial risks

• Exposure to emerging risk and regulatory themes impacting the banking sector

• Opportunity to influence risk management, controls and organisational resilience
  

Do work that matters
At CommBank, we’re building a brighter future for all. Join a team that delivers assurance across a range of important and emerging non-financial risks. Depending on the Audit Plan, the role may involve any of the following areas:

Operational Resilience, Operational Risk, People Risk, Third Party Risk and Environmental & Social Risk. As non-financial risks and regulatory expectations continue to evolve, this role offers the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio, helping the Bank strengthen risk management, controls and resilience.

See yourself in our team
Group Audit & Assurance (GA&A) is CommBank’s internal audit function. Our purpose is to provide clear, evidence‑based assurance that strengthens risk culture, enhances controls, and supports strong governance across the Group.

We’re looking for a Senior Audit Manager to join our Non Financial Risk & Finance Audit (NFRF) portfolio, supporting audit delivery across a range of non-financial risks. Depending on the Audit Plan, this may include Operational Resilience, Operational Risk, People Risk, Third Party Risk, Environmental & Social Risk and other emerging areas.

This role offers meaningful work, exposure to complex and evolving non-financial risks, and the opportunity to apply broad audit and risk expertise across different areas of the portfolio.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee the delivery of audits across the NFRF portfolio, including Operational Resilience, Operational Risk, People Risk, Third Party Risk, Environmental & Social Risk and other emerging areas

• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of risk management practices and controls across different non-financial risk areas, business activities and regulatory obligations

• Lead and supervise end‑to‑end audit engagements (Planning, Fieldwork, Reporting and Closure), ensuring quality, efficiency and alignment with Internal Audit methodology

• Provide clear, pragmatic and commercially relevant insights that support senior stakeholders in strengthening risk management practices

• Build trusted relationships across the business and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership

• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in how audit is delivered
  

We’re interested in hearing from people who have:

• Strong experience in internal audit, external audit or risk management within banking, financial services, consulting or another complex, highly regulated environment

• Strong knowledge of non-financial risk management and control frameworks, with depth in one or more areas and the ability to work effectively across a broader portfolio

• Experience auditing or advising on one or more relevant non-financial risk areas, such as operational resilience, operational risk, people risk, third-party risk, or environmental and social risk

• Ability to quickly understand new and emerging risk areas, evaluate complex issues and apply sound professional judgement

• Exposure to regulatory change, risk transformation or emerging non-financial risks would be highly regarded

• Proven ability to manage end‑to‑end audit engagements

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders

• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CA, CPA, CIA or equivalent)
  

Working with us:
At CommBank, we’re committed to creating an accessible, inclusive and respectful workplace. If you require support or adjustments, please let us know. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and we’re particularly committed to making a positive difference for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For support please contact 1800 989 696