Job Overview & Organization Mission

Provide independent assurance to the Westpac Board Audit Committee by leading complex financial crime, sanctions, and regulatory compliance audits.

Westpac Group is looking for an experienced Senior Internal Audit Manager to join our Group Audit division in Sydney. You will lead high-impact audit reviews across Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions screening, Fraud risk management, and APRA prudential standards, evaluating control design effectiveness and presenting findings directly to senior executive committees.

As a key member of the team at Westpac Group in Sydney, NSW, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

• Lead end-to-end: Lead end-to-end planning, fieldwork, and reporting for complex financial crime and regulatory audits.
• Assess operational: Assess operational control effectiveness against AUSTRAC requirements and APRA Prudential Standards.
• Utilize data: Utilize data analytics tools to interrogate entire transactional populations and identify control anomalies.
• Draft clear,: Draft clear, objective audit reports articulating root causes, systemic risks, and agreed management action plans.
• Present audit: Present audit results to General Managers, Chief Risk Officers, and Board Sub-Committees.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at Westpac Group, candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

• Mandatory Qualification: Degree in Accounting, Law, or Finance + Professional Certification (CIA, CA, CPA, or CAMS).
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 7+ Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
• 7+ years of internal audit, risk assurance, or regulatory compliance experience in banking or Big 4 consulting.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), CA/CPA, or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).
• Deep knowledge of Australian financial regulatory frameworks (AML/CTF Act, Privacy Act, APRA CPS 220).
• Superb stakeholder management, critical thinking, and written synthesis capabilities.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At Westpac Group, we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

• Competitive Remuneration: AU$160,000 – AU$195,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
• Remuneration $160,000 – $195,000 + short-term incentive banking bonus.
• Prime Barangaroo-adjacent Westpac Place campus with wellness studios and hybrid working arrangements.
• Comprehensive employee banking concessions, health subsidies, and paid parental leave.
• Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
• Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: Westpac Group

Westpac Group is dedicated to helping Australians succeed, with comprehensive governance and internal audit assurance frameworks.

Westpac Group is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official Westpac Group careers gateway.