EY Senior Manager - Internal Audit Process Control Financial Services 

New Zealand, Auckland, Auckland 

144204385

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As a key member of our expanding Financial Services Risk Consulting team, you'll partner with top-tier Financial Services clients to strategically navigate and mitigate their most critical risks. Your expertise will empower them to stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape, ensuring their continued success and resilience.

As a Senior Manager based in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), you'll lead the charge in delivering cutting-edge, technology-driven internal audit services, including leading fully outsourced internal audit programmes for some of New Zealand’s leading financial services providers. With a focus on people, process, and purpose, you'll drive long-term value for our clients.

Ko Tō Rourou | Your key responsibilities

• Spearhead revenue expansion by identifying and converting new opportunities in internal audit, risk and controls management.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of client engagements and lead a team of internal audit professionals.
• Lead the creation and execution of internal audit plans that meet engagement objectives and adhere to professional standards for our co-source and out-source clients.
• Oversee day to day delivery of internal audits, with responsibility for ensuring deliverables and work products are of the highest quality.
• Support the NZ FSO leadership team in engagement with Board and Executive Level stakeholders.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships to ensure the fulfillment of service expectations and deliverables.
• Foster the professional growth of the team with hands-on training and educational programs.

Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and attributes for success

• A wealth of experience with a minimum of 10 years in professional services or a blend of industry and professional services, leading and delivering internal audits to senior stakeholders within the Financial Services environment.
• Proven track record in executing comprehensive end-to-end internal audit programs, whether outsourced or co-sourced.
• Exceptional senior stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with Board-level committees and engage regularly with executive-level stakeholders.
• Exhibit inspirational leadership qualities, with a passion for nurturing talent, fostering high-performing teams, and delegating effectively while offering adequate support.
• Employ a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach to stay abreast of technical advancements and provide insightful impact assessments and advice.
• Showcase outstanding project management competencies, including the capacity to lead on-site fieldwork.
• Hold a Bachelor’s or above degree in business, commerce, accounting, finance, mathematics, actuarial or a related field.
• Professional accreditations and qualifications will also be considered favourably but not essential (CPA, CISA, CA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, CBCP, CIPP)

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

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