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Senior Manager, Internal Audit Cybersecurity

Macquarie Group · Sydney, New South Wales

Type
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago

Overview

Your background in cyber crime investigation or digital forensics gives you a foundation in understanding cyber threats and evidence handling, which is relevant to assessing cyber security controls. However, this senior internal audit role demands deep technical expertise in areas like cloud security and identity management, as well as professional certifications, which most ex-officers would need significant retraining to acquire. Your investigative discipline and risk assessment skills are transferable, but the technical depth required makes this a challenging transition without substantial

About this role

Our Internal Audit team assesses and improves the effectiveness of cyber security risk management across our global financial services business. We work closely with teams across the organisation to provide independent assurance, support strong risk management practices and help the business respond to emerging cyber security risks.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

In this role you will lead cyber security, technology and engineering audits from planning through to reporting, ensuring a high standard of delivery and a focus on key risks. You will build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, contribute to ongoing risk assessments, support the development of junior team members and work with colleagues across global and regional audit engagements.

What you offer

  • Deep experience in cyber security, technology risk, engineering risk or internal audit within complex organisations.
  • Experience using data analytics, automation and artificial intelligence to strengthen audit testing, improve assurance coverage and deliver meaningful insights.
  • Strong knowledge of technology areas including cloud computing, identity and access management, cyber resilience, infrastructure security, software development, data protection and technology operations.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, COBIT, OWASP and cloud security standards.
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CSX or similar are desirable but not essential.

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

What we offer

At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on employment type, include:

  • 1 wellbeing leave day per year
  • Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
  • Up to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for non-primary caregivers
  • 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
  • Up to 12 months’ gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks’ paid leave
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
  • Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
  • Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
  • Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About the Internal Audit Division

The Internal Audit Division provides independent and objective risk-based assurance on the effectiveness of Macquarie’s risk management framework. Our global team conducts risk-based reviews focused on the effective operation of controls and governance processes, identifying insights through innovation and critical thinking. Our collaboration across all Groups is crucial to highlight potential risks and ensures compliance with regulatory standards in maintaining Macquarie’s integrity and success.

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.

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Why this fits a police background

  • Risk & threat assessment
  • Working to legislation & regulation
  • Training & coaching delivery

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