Chief Audit Executive, Marsh Pacific

We are seeking a talented leader to lead the Internal Audit function across Marsh Pacific.   Based in Melbourne or Sydney, this hybrid position requires a minimum of three days per week in the office. Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, Marsh, as a senior executive this role is responsible for oversight of all internal audit functions and is charged with assuring that an effective Internal Audit function is in place systemwide for the Pacific region.

The Internal Auditor's role is to provide the Board and the Board Audit Committee with further independent assurance that the risk management framework and the operational risk financial requirement are appropriate, consistently implemented, and effective - with an enhanced focus on the adequacy and effectiveness of approaches rather than purely compliance-based testing.

We will count on you to:

Audit Leadership & Strategy

• Develop, maintain, and execute a risk-based internal audit plan covering investment management, member administration, trustee governance, outsourced service provider oversight, IT/cyber, and regulatory compliance
• Lead the annual audit planning process, incorporating emerging APRA supervisory priorities, strategic risk assessments, and stakeholder input
• Provide independent assurance over the Fund's compliance with SPS 310, SPS 220 (Risk Management), SPS 232 (Business Continuity), SPS 515 (Strategic Planning), and related prudential standards

Board & Executive Engagement

• Report directly and independently to the Board Audit Committee on audit findings, emerging risks, and the state of the control environment
• Partner with executive leadership in the region while preserving functional independence
• Participate in relevant Board and committee meetings

Regulatory & Compliance Focus

• Ensure the internal audit charter, methodology, and audit universe reflect current APRA expectations of the RSE licensee
• Monitor follow-through on audit findings, management action plans, and outstanding recommendations

Team & Resource Management

• Build and lead a high-performing audit team; manage resourcing, co-sourcing arrangements, and third-party specialist engagements
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and adherence to IIA standards

What you need to have:

• 15+ years in internal audit, risk, or assurance, with significant financial services experience; direct superannuation fund experience strongly preferred
• Deep knowledge of the SIS Act, APRA superannuation prudential standards (SPS series), and ASIC regulatory expectations
• Strong technical knowledge across investments, administration, governance, and technology risk domains
• Proven ability to engage credibly and independently with Boards, audit committees, regulators, and all levels of business management and staff.
• Advanced knowledge of the Australian regulatory environment, including APRA expectations, with demonstrated ability to stay current on regulatory and compliance changes and communicate these effectively across teams.
• Strong understanding of risk-based audit approaches and risk management.
• Dynamic communication skills (verbal and written) combined with enthusiasm, originality, sound business judgment, tact, persuasion, and negotiation abilities.
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.  High level of professional scepticism.
• Highly adaptable with the ability to absorb new information quickly and shift priorities in response to a rapidly changing business environment.
• Proven capability to develop and maintain deep, healthy relationships across all business levels and work effectively in team environments.
• Highly organized with experience delivering regional audit plans across multiple businesses.
• Skilled in advisory to be able to recommend process improvements at all business levels.
• Experienced in managing large teams and developing talent.
• Relevant academic qualifications to Bachelor level required as is IIA membership.   CIA, CA/CPA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualifications expected.

What makes you stand out:

• Strategic Leadership. Defines, evaluates, and communicates long and medium-term objectives for defined clients. Focuses activities on the achievement of a vision or desired long-term outcome.
• Results Focused. Expertise in delivering quality and consistently strong results
• Communication and Influence. Conveys written and verbal messages effectively to various audiences, adapting approach as appropriate. Displays sound listening and comprehensive skills.
• Innovation. Develops new and alternative approaches to existing practices, creates new or improved processes, solutions, products, and services. Maintains an openness to experiment with alternative approaches.
• Collaboration. Acts as a connector across the organization, bring colleagues together to bring the best of the enterprise to client solutions.
• Decision Making. Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities. Compares data from different sources to draw conclusions. Uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions. Takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit corporate.marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencing of employment.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.