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The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (Bank) is Australia's leading provider of integrated financial services. They are committed to continuously improving governance practices and ensuring that they are aligned with business, stakeholders and customers’ needs.
In Financial Services, we support the Group’s strategy of building tomorrow’s bank today for our customers, through a focus on three key priorities of trust, resilience and capital generation. Financial Services partner with all areas of CommBank to specialist advice, support and services in finance, audit, treasury, property, procurement, climate strategy and investor relations.
See yourself in our team
Our Group Audit and Assurance (GA&A) team are the internal audit function for the Group. Their primary purpose is to provide independent and objective assurance of the effectiveness of the Groups risk management, controls and governance processes.
The Technology & Cyber team audits the technology platforms, processes, and applications. We seek a specialist in auditing technology platforms, you will be an essential part of our mission to ensure that the bank's critical systems — from databases and networks to operating systems, end-user computing, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices — are secure, resilient, and compliant.
As digital technology disrupts and transforms entire industries and ways of working, GA&A is committed to keeping pace and continually reimagining themselves with the latest global best technology and innovation. Evolving customer expectations and pace of change require GA&A to support the business with new insights and risk coverage that puts customers first and to to continue to provide insightful assurance to the Board.
GA&A has increasingly embedded digital assurance into audit activities, injecting Artificial Intelligence (AI) into routine control testing and using digital tools to improve the overall experience for employees. The next phase of our transformation is enabling continuous, data driven assurance across the 3LoA.
Do work that matters
The Senior Audit Manager is a pivotal role within the Tech & Cyber audit team and your role is to support the Group Chief Technology Officer, Executive Leadership Team, and the Board in making efficient and confident decisions on the impact of emerging technologies and inform them on the suitability of strategies to utilise these emerging technologies and effectiveness of controls to manage them.
You will work within a diverse and dynamic team, focused on evaluating and enhancing the controls that support the bank's technology infrastructure. As part of the Internal Audit team, you will help identify risks, ensure systems are functioning optimally, and contribute to continuous improvement across the bank’s technology landscape.
We’re interested in hearing from people who will aspire to
- Planning and executing technical audits across various technology domains, such as cloud computing, software development practices (DevSecOps) including CI/CD pipelines and tooling, AI platforms, etc.
- Evaluating the risks, design and effectiveness of IT controls, processes, and governance frameworks within the cloud and software engineering domains.
- Providing assurance and recommendations to improve the security, reliability, and performance of the IT systems and services.
- Communicating audit findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
- Following up on the implementation of agreed action plans and monitoring the resolution of audit issues.
- Staying abreast of emerging technologies, trends, and risks, and developing audit methodologies and tools to address them.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement and innovation of the audit function and the IT strategy.
- Collaborating with people across various parts of the Group; stakeholder management and communication skills are essential in this role.
- Operational responsibilities that are required for the smooth functioning of the Technology Audit team, as well as pro-actively contributing to long-term value creation for the Group.
Other qualities you may possess include
- Strong Information Technology Acumen: Demonstrated expertise in navigating complex IT environments within financial services, including familiarity with emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
- Advanced Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse and interpret technical data and trends related to information technology, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning within audit frameworks.
- Innovative Problem-Solving: Experience in identifying and addressing complex IT audit issues, proposing innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, security, and compliance.
- Collaborative Team Leadership: Proven capability in leading cross-functional audit teams, fostering collaboration, and leveraging diverse expertise to achieve audit objectives effectively.
- Continuous Learning and Adaptability: Commitment to staying updated on technological advancements, industry best practices, and evolving regulatory landscapes, adapting audit strategies accordingly.
- Technical Proficiency and Upskilling: Demonstrated ability to quickly upskill in emerging technologies such as cloud, engineering, AI, and cybersecurity, adapting to changing technological landscapes.
Working with us means
Whether you’re passionate about customer service, driven by data, or called by creativity, a career here is for you. At CommBank, we advocate and facilitate a culture of inclusion and respect, celebrating all cultures, abilities, genders, expressions of gender and sexual orientation. Read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity on our website.
Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive and flexible workplace. We are working hard to recruit people who represent the diversity of our customers and our society. If you're excited about this opportunity but you don't meet every single requirement, or your experience doesn't align perfectly, we still want to encourage you to send in your application. You may just be the perfect candidate for this opportunity or another within CommBank.
At CommBank we will inspire you with work that makes a difference, surround you with talented people that respect and value each other, and empower you to grow professionally and personally. Most of all, making a positive impact for customers, communities and each other is part of our every day.
We’re determined to make a real difference for Australia’s first peoples. We encourage all interested applicants to apply. If you’re already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including BankWest), you’ll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.
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If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.
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