Executive Manager, Group Internal Audit

About the role

IAG, the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand, is looking for an Executive Manager, Group Internal Audit in Sydney. You will lead the annual audit plan for IAG's international businesses, working directly with senior executives and Board Audit Committees, and lead a team of internal auditors while shaping the function's AI and data strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the annual audit plan, managing resources, scheduling, stakeholder engagement and external co-source partners.
• Oversee audit conclusions, findings and quality assurance against established methodology and professional standards.
• Prepare quarterly Board Audit Committee reports and present findings, themes and insights to executive risk and Board committees.
• Lead the AI and data strategy, prioritise use cases and supervise the Data Engineer responsible for the audit data environment and analytics tooling.
• Identify common risk and control themes, recommend improvements and monitor management's implementation of agreed actions.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of six or seven internal auditors.
• Work with the Group Internal Audit leadership team and Line 2 Group Risk to coordinate audit activity and support the function's performance, engagement and wellbeing.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading internal audit portfolios, with a deep understanding of financial services regulation, risk frameworks and control practices.
• Credibility and confidence engaging with senior business leaders and Board Audit Committees.
• Track record of developing teams, driving innovation and sharing knowledge.

Required skills

• Strong technical audit expertise and sound judgement on findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to lead AI, data and analytics initiatives that improve audit effectiveness.
• Planning and stakeholder management skills, balancing competing priorities while maintaining audit quality.

What we offer

• Superannuation of 13% as standard.
• 20 days annual leave plus 5 days extra leave.
• Up to 50% off personal insurance, partner discounts on private health insurance, tech and appliances.
• 20 weeks paid parental leave.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, the IAG Academy, study assistance and secondment opportunities.