At ANZ, we're shaping a world where people and communities thrive, driven by a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers. 

 
ANZ Internal Audit’s 2030 ambition is to be the leading audit function and the Bank’s trusted independent voice. We contribute to ANZ’s Group 2030 Strategy through providing the strength and perspective required for ANZ to lead the industry in trust, safety and risk management, adhering to the highest standards of non-financial risk management 

The Senior Audit Lead – Institutional (ex Markets) roles support delivery of independent third-line assurance across the Institutional portfolio, excluding Markets, through audits assessing the effectiveness of governance, risk management and controls. 

Reporting to the Audit Director – Institutional (ex Markets), these roles lead audit engagements of varying complexity across end-to-end Institutional customer value chains and the relevant Critical Operation, forming evidence-based assessments of control effectiveness, service reliability and regulatory compliance. 

The roles work closely with audit teams and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality audit outcomes in accordance with Internal Audit methodology and Global Internal Audit Standards, while contributing informed risk insights and supporting a strong speak-up culture.


Role Type: Permanent 

Role Location: Melbourne, Brisbane 

Work Hours: Full-time 

To succeed in this role, you will ideally bring:

• Audit expertise: Strong knowledge of audit methodology, evidence standards, reporting, and issue validation.
• Business acumen (Institutional Banking): Solid understanding of Institutional products, services, customers, and operating models, including end-to-end value chains and supporting processes.
• Risk capability: Proven ability to identify, assess, and challenge key non-financial risks (e.g., operational resilience, conduct, fraud, compliance, and transaction risks), and evaluate control effectiveness across customer value chains while escalating material risk themes.
• Audit delivery track record: Demonstrated experience delivering medium to high complexity audits or workstreams with high-quality, defensible outcomes.
• Stakeholder engagement: Ability to engage senior stakeholders, clearly communicate audit outcomes, and manage differing views constructively.
• Data-driven assurance: Practical experience using data and analytics to enhance audit scoping, testing, and insights.
• Leadership and culture: Experience supporting team development and promoting a strong speak-up culture, demonstrating integrity, independence, and sound judgment.

Good to have: Prior experience in Institutional banking or operations, exposure to remediation or regulatory reviews, or experience auditing transformation and change initiatives.

Qualifications: Relevant tertiary qualification and/or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CA, CIA or equivalent), with postgraduate studies in accounting, audit, risk, or compliance considered advantageous.

Note: You’re not expected to meet every requirement. At ANZ, a growth mindset is central—if you bring most of these capabilities, we encourage you to apply.