SVP, Internal Audit & Global Risk Management

At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses: 

• Curiosity: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future. 

• Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.

• Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.

WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone.  We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.
 

Job Title: SVP Internal Audit and Global Risk Management (Chief Audit Executive)

A little bit about our team:

At Warner Music Group we’re all about our people. Our global company is made up of knowledgeable, passionate, and creative individuals. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion fosters a culture where you can truly belong, contribute, and grow. We believe in each individual’s value and encourage applications from people of any age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic or identity. It is the mission of every member of the WMG team around the world to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and the people behind the music – at every stage of their career. We strive to set WMG apart by embracing innovation – an integral part of our company's DNA. Consider a career at WMG and be a part of one of the most influential forces in culture today.    

Your role:

As a key strategic leader for Warner Music Group, the SVP of Internal Audit and Global Risk Management serves as the Chief Audit Executive (CAE). In this capacity, you will provide independent assurance and advisory services to ensure regulatory compliance and add operational value through proactive risk management.

Reporting to the Audit Committee and Chief Accounting Officer, the CAE leads global Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management functions. This role is responsible for overseeing risk-based audit execution while modernizing the audit ecosystem through technology and process innovation to maximize organizational impact.

Here you’ll get to:

• Develop and execute an annual, risk-based audit plan aligned with WMG’s strategic objectives and financial metrics.

• Act as a strategic partner to the Audit Committee and Senior Management, providing insights on governance, risk management, and internal controls.

• Monitor emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory shifts (e.g., GDPR, ESG, Cybersecurity) to assess their potential impact and enhance mitigation plans.

• Drive the use of data analytics and AI to identify non-compliance indicators before they escalate into significant risks.

• Lead global affiliate, operational, and compliance audits, ensuring adherence to IIA standards and professional rigor.

• Deliver clear, timely findings and recommendations to the Audit Committee and Executives; track the progress of remediation and implementation.

• Oversee investigations into suspected fraud or irregularities, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate with external auditors to maximize reliance on internal work, optimizing audit costs and effort.

• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team, fostering a culture of integrity, ethics, and collaboration.

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