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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Hybrid

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) was looking for an Executive Manager, Audit, Financial Risk

CBA is seeking an Executive Manager, Audit, Financial Risk to contribute to audit coverage across Treasury and Financial Risk. This includes traded and non-traded market risk, liquidity, funding, and capital. You will oversee a team of audit professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality assurance, continuous monitoring, and strategic insights.

What You'll Do

  • Deliver the Financial Risk audit portfolio, covering Market Risk, Liquidity Risk, Funding and Group Treasury.
  • Develop and maintain a risk-based audit plan aligned to emerging risks, regulatory expectations and business strategy.
  • Coordinate end-to-end audit activities (planning, fieldwork, reporting and closure) to a high professional standard.
  • Produce clear, concise and insightful reporting for senior management and the Board Audit Committee.
  • Share subject matter expertise across GA&A and contribute to group-wide audits.
  • Support continuous monitoring activities, leveraging data analytics and AI to enhance audit coverage and efficiency.
  • Review governance, risk management and control frameworks, identifying themes and improvement opportunities.
  • Build effective working relationships with Line 1, Line 2 Risk, Treasury, external audit and relevant governance forums to support appropriate assurance coverage.
  • Oversee the development, coaching and retention of audit professionals.
  • Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement within GA&A audit practices.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience across Market Risk, Liquidity Risk, Treasury, Financial Risk modelling or validation within Line 1, Line 2 or Internal Audit environments.
  • Understanding of relevant prudential standards (APS 116, APS 117, APS 110, APS 210, CPS 190).
  • Experience in valuation and financial instrument modelling, including IFRS 9, IFRS 13 and IFRS 7.
  • Experience delivering audits or reviews within highly regulated environments.
  • Strong analytical capability and the ability to develop risk-based insights.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders.
  • Tertiary qualifications in commerce, finance, actuarial studies, engineering or other quantitative disciplines.

Technical Stack

  • Data analytics
  • Automation
  • AI

Team & Environment

You will oversee a team of audit professionals, reporting to the General Manager, Audit – Financial Risk.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Contribute to strengthening the Group’s financial resilience and risk capability.
  • Work with modern audit tools and data-driven methodologies.
  • Access global audit exposure and professional development opportunities.
  • Be part of a team recognised for innovation, inclusion and strong risk stewardship.
  • Benefit from flexible working arrangements, with a hybrid model supporting both in-office collaboration and flexibility.

Work Mode

This role operates on a hybrid work model.

CBA values integrity, curiosity and collaboration, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, independent assurance.

Required Skills
Data AnalyticsAutomationAI
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
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Department Finance and Accounting
Category other
Posted 3 months ago