Senior Manager - Process and Control - Financial Services

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The opportunity  

As a key member of our expanding Financial Services Risk Consulting team, you'll partner with top-tier Financial Services clients to strategically navigate and mitigate their most critical risks. Your expertise will empower them to stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape, ensuring their continued success and resilience.

As a Senior Manager based in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), you'll lead the charge in delivering cutting-edge, technology-driven internal audit services, including leading fully outsourced internal audit programmes for some of New Zealand’s leading financial services providers. With a focus on people, process, and purpose, you'll drive long-term value for our clients. 

Your key responsibilities   

• Spearhead revenue expansion by identifying and converting new opportunities in internal audit, risk and controls management.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of client engagements and lead a team of internal audit professionals.
• Lead the creation and execution of internal audit plans that meet engagement objectives and adhere to professional standards for our co-source and out-source clients.
• Oversee day to day delivery of internal audits, with responsibility for ensuring deliverables and work products are of the highest quality.
• Support the NZ FSO leadership team in engagement with Board and Executive Level stakeholders.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships to ensure the fulfillment of service expectations and deliverables.
• Foster the professional growth of the team with hands-on training and educational programs.

Skills and attributes for success 

• A wealth of experience with a minimum of 10 years in professional services or a blend of industry and professional services, leading and delivering internal audits to senior stakeholders within the Financial Services environment.
• Proven track record in executing comprehensive end-to-end internal audit programs, whether outsourced or co-sourced.
• Exceptional senior stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with Board-level committees and engage regularly with executive-level stakeholders.
• Exhibit inspirational leadership qualities, with a passion for nurturing talent, fostering high-performing teams, and delegating effectively while offering adequate support.
• Employ a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach to stay abreast of technical advancements and provide insightful impact assessments and advice.
• Showcase outstanding project management competencies, including the capacity to lead on-site fieldwork.
• Hold a Bachelor’s or above degree in business, commerce, accounting, finance, mathematics, actuarial or a related field.
• Professional accreditations and qualifications will also be considered favourably but not essential (CPA, CISA, CA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, CBCP, CIPP)

What we offer you 

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. 

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment 
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.  
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/nz/benefits      
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience. 
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Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

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