Audit Team Leader, Bank Operations (Audit Manager)

More flexibility, less one-size-fits-all

As the Team Leader in Audit within Operational Risk, you will play a crucial role in assessing and evaluating Bank activities. You will deliver objective reports to the Governor (the Reserve Bank's accountable authority), the Reserve Bank Board (through the Audit Committee), and senior management. Additionally, you will provide expert advice on governance and risk management across the Bank as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead teams in providing independent and objective assurance by reviewing the design and effectiveness of the Bank's governance, risk management framework, and controls for mitigating operational, financial, people, and strategic risks.

• Ensure that governance frameworks and controls are comprehensive and promote effective risk mitigation by management
• Guide teams to complete engagements in a positive, collaborative, and professional manner, fostering staff engagement
• Handle complex aspects of engagement scopes as needed, facilitating management’s agreement on scope and risk assessments, and offering insightful audit findings and recommendations for improvement
• Oversee coordination and planning, including resourcing, managing subject matter experts, and adhering to time and cost budgets
• Embrace innovation and create a supportive environment for experimentation during engagements, including developing data analytics routines and preparing deliverables
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Audit’s strategic/business plan, Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP), Audit Plan, and related procedures and methodologies

Enhance your own and your team's professional skills by adhering to Audit's Training Policy and meeting continuing professional development requirements.

As a Team Leader, you must demonstrate significant knowledge and experience in:

• Proven ability to work independently and take a leadership role on audit projects
• Extensive experience in leading audit teams through complex audits and reviews
• Proficiency in computer-assisted audit techniques and tools, with a strong focus on ACL and AX Core
• Demonstrated expertise in auditing banking operations, financial services, financial markets, and financial instruments
• Advanced understanding of risk management frameworks and enterprise-wide risk management
• Expertise in risk-based auditing methodologies, including internal controls and audit procedures
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related disciplines.

Your team

You will report to a Portfolio Manager as part of the Audit Group that aspires to deliver world class services to the Audit Committee and Executive team. Part of Audit’s continued commitment is a dedicated focus on Data Analytics, Agile to influence the Bank’s risk culture and provide assurance over the Bank’s strategic initiatives. It is also responsible for conducting independent appraisals of the Reserve Bank's activities, functions, and operations to ensure that an adequate framework of internal controls have been established and is operating effectively.

Be More

Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the Bank forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

Why RBA?

Through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking, the RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operates infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people.  

Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people have a critical role to play in achieving these objectives, whether directly or in a supporting capacity. As a values driven organisation, our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect, while promoting the public interest through our efforts.  

Your application should include a resume detailing your experience and qualifications.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from experienced candi