About Resolution Life
At Resolution Life, we are resolutely committed to protecting the financial futures entrusted to us.
For customers, advisers, companies and the industry, we are making an impact worldwide.
Resolution Life is a global life insurance group focusing on reinsurance and the acquisition and ongoing management of portfolios of life insurance policies.
Resolution Life Australasia, manage ~$30 billion in assets, service over 1 million customers with superannuation, investments and life insurance policies and have over 1000 employees across Australia and New Zealand.
Why us?
We are committed to providing our customers with peace of mind that their life insurance, superannuation, and investment policies are in safe and trusted hands for the long term, through providing quality investment management, competitive premiums and excellent customer service.
We are one of the first life insurers globally to operate in an entirely Enterprise Agile environment and have a contemporary 100% cloud-based technology offering.
The Opportunity
Join our Internal Audit team at Resolution Life Australasia (RLA) and play a key role in providing independent, objective assurance services that help our organization achieve its objectives. We are looking for a motivated individual who thrives in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Your primary mission will be to assist the internal audit team in offering insightful advice and innovative solutions to improve RLA's governance, risk management, and control processes. You will enjoy working with an energetic and high-performing team, having exposure to all levels of management and the Board, while delivering high-quality and insightful audit reports.
As a member of the Internal Audit team, you will maintain professional relationships with stakeholders, participate in the delivery of audit assignments, and ensure all work is conducted with proficiency and due professional care. Your role involves providing constructive feedback, coaching team members, and supporting the Chief Audit Executive in preparing the Internal Audit Plan. You will also liaise with external auditors and assurance providers to ensure comprehensive coverage of RLA's risk profile and control environment.
We value accountability, boldness, and connectivity in our approach. You will independently review control, governance, and risk management practices, offer pragmatic and commercial suggestions to improve the control environment, and work closely with the business and professional associations. If you have strong business acumen, executive disposition, and a passion for driving organizational change, we invite you to join our team and contribute to RLA's success.
This role offers a full-time fixed-term contract (up to December 2025) and embraces flexible working arrangements. You'll have the freedom to work remotely, with occasional office attendance required on an ad hoc basis, ensuring a harmonious balance between business needs and personal flexibility.
Your Story
RLA has adopted agile ways of working, providing a flexible environment for individuals to make a significant contribution to our success through the application of their skill and experience. To thrive in this environment ideally a candidate has the following attributes:
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At least 5 years assurance experience, preferably in Internal Audit with proven ability to lead a portfolio of audits. Experience in the Life Insurance industry will be highly valued.
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Sound understanding of the financial services industry, relevant regulators, and current and proposed financial services regulatory requirements. Specific exposure to Technology auditing and data analytics is sought after. Knowledge of the use of data in auditing is also an advantage (Machine learning, Artificial intelligence).
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Comprehensive knowledge of internal / external audit methodologies, with demonstrated ability in adding value in providing these services.
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Strong report writing, presentation and verbal communications skills.
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Proven ability to understand operational risks inherent or emerging in a business area, to assess the level of risk, and to develop and execute plans to mitigate risk.
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Established network of internal audit professionals and related associations will be valued.
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Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships at a range of levels, including the executive and senior manager level.
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Demonstrated ability to manage, influence, and engage executives and senior management.
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Proven customer service orientation.
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Graduate qualifications in Accounting/Finance/IT or equivalent field
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CA preferred but CPA or equivalent post graduate qualification considered
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Internal Audit Qualification (Graduate Certificate in Internal Auditing / CIA) / CISA / Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors – desirable.
Critical Skills
At Resolution Life, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:
- Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
- Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analysing data and problem-solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
- Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
- Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
- Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.
What Will We Do For You:
Our culture underpins our values and guides our decision making. It's also what makes Resolution Life a great place to work.
Resolution Life Australasia supports hybrid working arrangements, combining the flexibility of virtual remote work with the collaborative benefits of in-office time. We have seen and experienced the wellbeing and benefits that come from a harmonious balance of virtual and in office working arrangements that deliver customer outcomes, team culture and personal flexibility.
Every day is an opportunity to grow – and we hope to offer our people a career, not just a job.
The learning and development opportunities we offer include supporting the completion of executive-level short courses, access to leading online learning tools, on the job training, and mentoring by highly experienced business leaders.
Join us
Before commencing employment in this role you will need to provide two references, full working rights and complete police and credit checks through an online provider.
As an equal opportunity employer strongly committed to working in a diverse and inclusive workforce you will be provided with any support or accessibility requirements throughout your interview process. Please feel free to contact our Talent Team directly at [email protected].
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