Internal Audit Manager, Financial Crime
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Active / Open Until Filled
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Date posted
August 24, 2026
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Closing date
Not Disclosed (Open Until Filled)
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Location
Sydney
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Salary
$80,750 - $136,000 /year
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Career level
Entry Level / Trainee Pathway
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Experience
1 – 2 Years
Description
Macquarie Group is currently accepting applications for the role of Internal Audit Manager, Financial Crime, based out of their corporate offices in Sydney, Australia. This appointment offers an exceptional opportunity to join a globally recognized financial organization that combines entrepreneurial empowerment, disciplined risk governance, and a merit-based career trajectory.
The Risk Management Group provides an independent, objective oversight function that advises business units on managing credit, market, regulatory, and operational risks across global transactions. In this role, the successful candidate will work alongside seasoned industry professionals to optimize mission-critical processes, manage risk effectively, and deliver commercially impactful solutions across key markets.
Opportunity Overview & Quick Facts
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- Execute and drive be a key member of our audit team, using your experience to deliver deeper and more impactful audit insights.
- Execute and drive primarily support audits across Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF), Sanctions, and Anti-Bribery and Corruption across the firm Group globally.
- This will include supporting audit planning, assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls and drafting clear and actionable audit issues.
- This role offers a significant opportunity to contribute to a more contemporary approach to auditing, harnessing AI, data analytics and other innovative techniques to enhance risk coverage, audit quality and insights.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in internal/external audit, risk management/risk consulting or Line 1 and 2 risk roles with a strong risk and controls mindset.
- Experience in financial services sector and financial crime risk is desired.
- Experience in leveraging data analytics and AI to drive audit insights on audits will be desired.
- Curiosity and practical interest in applying AI and emerging technologies to improve audit quality, coverage and efficiency.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, concise audit issues and confidently present findings to business stakeholders.
- Ability to influence and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, fostering a partnership approach to audit and risk management.
- A collaborative team player who works effectively with others, contributes positively to team outcomes and supports a constructive, inclusive team environment.
- The ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
What Macquarie Offers
- Market-Leading Rewards: Competitive base remuneration supplemented by performance-linked incentive programs.
- Flexible Work Frameworks: Modern hybrid working arrangements supporting professional productivity and personal balance.
- Professional Development: Clear internal mobility pathways, technical skill enhancement, and professional accreditation support.
- Comprehensive Wellbeing: Access to employee assistance programs, holistic healthcare coverage, and dedicated wellbeing initiatives.
- Global Network & Impact: Collaborative engagement with cross-border teams across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus
Apply Directly on Macquarie Careers Portal
This position is actively accepting candidate submissions. Access the official Macquarie Group recruitment platform to review comprehensive operational criteria and lodge your formal application.