Senior Internal Auditor – Banking (Hybrid, Sydney)

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join a leading mutual bank’s Internal Audit team in Sydney. The role offers hybrid working with two days per week in Newcastle and provides exposure to a wide range of banking audits, including credit, market, operational risk and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk‑based internal audits across credit, treasury, payments, finance and operational functions.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls and risk‑management frameworks.
• Review compliance with APRA Prudential Standards (CPS 220, CPS 230, CPS 234), AML/CTF and privacy obligations.
• Prepare clear audit reports and present findings to senior management.
• Monitor remediation actions and validate closure of audit issues.

Required profile

• 2–6 years of experience in internal audit, risk or compliance within banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of risk management and internal control frameworks.
• Exposure to retail banking products and operations is highly regarded.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement abilities.
• Analytical mindset with a natural curiosity and constructive challenge approach.

Required skills

What we offer

• Broad audit exposure across a complex financial services environment.
• High visibility with senior leadership.
• Opportunities to develop technical and stakeholder‑management capabilities.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.