# Head of Internal Audit **Company**: Judo Bank **Location**: Melbourne, Victoria **Work arrangement**: hybrid **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Category**: Finance **Industry**: Finance **Apply**: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/JudoBank/6000000001456878-head-of-internal-audit?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_47512b82-6aa ## Description This is a rare opportunity to lead and shape Judo's Internal Audit function. As Head of Internal Audit, you'll provide independent assurance over governance, risk management and internal controls across the Bank while serving as the principal Internal Audit adviser to the Board Audit Committee. Responsibilities: - Lead the establishment, implementation and ongoing operation of Judo's co-sourced Internal Audit model. - Act as the principal Internal Audit adviser to the Board Audit Committee, providing independent insight on governance, risk and control matters. - Develop and maintain Judo's Internal Audit strategy, audit universe and risk-based annual and multi-year audit plans. - Oversee delivery of the approved Internal Audit program, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based and commercially pragmatic assurance outcomes. - Establish and maintain Internal Audit methodologies, frameworks, policies and a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP). - Monitor emerging risks and recommend changes to assurance coverage to meet evolving business and regulatory requirements. - Lead the selection, mobilisation and ongoing management of co-source providers, ensuring quality, independence, knowledge transfer and value delivery. - Recruit, develop and lead Judo's Internal Audit team, fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability and continuous improvement. - Build strong and constructive relationships across the organisation while maintaining Internal Audit independence. - Partner with Executive leaders, Risk, Governance, External Audit and other assurance providers to maximise assurance effectiveness and minimise duplication. - Support engagement with APRA and other regulators on Internal Audit-related matters and ensure alignment with evolving regulatory expectations. - Maintain continuity of audit coverage during the transition period and provide clear reporting on implementation progress, risks and readiness. - Assess future Internal Audit capability, capacity and operating model requirements, providing recommendations to support Judo's ongoing growth. Qualifications: - Significant senior Internal Audit leadership experience within banking or a regulated financial services environment. - Demonstrated experience engaging with Boards, Audit Committees, Executive leadership teams and regulators. - Proven experience developing and delivering risk-based Internal Audit plans across complex organisations. - Experience establishing, transforming or materially enhancing Internal Audit functions and operating models. - Strong experience managing co-sourced or outsourced Internal Audit providers, including quality, performance, independence and commercial outcomes. - Deep knowledge of governance, risk management, internal controls and contemporary Internal Audit practices. - A track record of building, leading and developing high-performing teams. - Exceptional stakeholder management, executive communication and report writing skills. - Strong judgement and the ability to provide objective, independent and constructive challenge. - A collaborative approach combined with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and drive meaningful outcomes. Additional Information: - Two Weeks of Additional Leave Every Year - Paid Volunteer Leave - Our signature Judo induction experience - Big Life Event Leave - Holistic Health & Wellbeing Offerings designed to support your best life, including access to GPs, nutritionists, coaches and psychologists via our partner, CU Health - Working from Home Setup Allowance - Flare Benefits & Discounts - access to a wide range of everyday savings and perks - Freedom to work flexibly with flexible work options including hybrid working - Equal access to Company Paid Parental Leave – up to 20 weeks - Education Assistance ## Skills ### Required - Internal Audit - governance - risk management - internal controls - audit planning - team leadership - stakeholder management - communication ### Nice to have - APRA - regulatory compliance - co-sourced Internal Audit model - Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) - CIA - CA - CPA - CISA --- Source: [Apply at jobs.smartrecruiters.com](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/JudoBank/6000000001456878-head-of-internal-audit?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)