Senior Assurance Manager

Senior Assurance Manager

About the Role

Are you ready to take on a key role that drives strategic oversight and assurance for Youi's business operations? We're seeking a talented individual to provide invaluable insights and guidance while ensuring the integrity of our control environment. As part of our team, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining our Combined Assurance Policy and enhancing assurance practices across the organisation.

In this dynamic position, you'll lead our assurance team, steering their work plans, testing outcomes, and professional development. We're looking for someone with a strategic mindset, exceptional technical skills, and the ability to bridge strategic goals with operational needs. Collaboration is key, and we value individuals who are personable, proactive, and positive communicators.

Experience in internal or external audit is a plus, but above all, we seek someone who is task-focussed, adept at stakeholder management, and capable of fostering a culture of proactive development. Strong report writing and data analysis skills are essential.

Join us in an environment where control testing is a real focus, paving the way for innovation and growth. This is your chance to shine alongside a passionate team, contributing to the continued success of Youi.

Ideally, our preference is for someone to be situated at our headquarters on the Sunshine Coast. Nevertheless, we are open to the possibility of having someone based at our Fortitude Valley office. We operate with a hybrid approach, requiring office presence from Tuesday to Thursday at both locations, while offering the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Key priorities:

• Support the Head of Assurance in managing, maintaining, and improving the Combined Assurance Framework and testing methodologies, while fostering strategic thinking to enhance Youi’s Risk Management Framework.
• Facilitate departmental objectives, emphasising continuous improvement and innovation in assurance practices.
• Influence and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Develop and monitor the second-line assurance plan, ensuring timely completion of controls assurance.
• Evaluate controls' design adequacy and operating effectiveness in managing Youi's risks and obligations, proposing enhancements.
• Review Assurance team's work for accuracy and consistency, while leading, coaching, and developing them to achieve high-quality outcomes.
• Provide business insights for informed decision-making.

About You

You will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Business or a related field.
• Preferably, additional qualifications such as:
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Alternatively, demonstrated experience in Assurance roles (5+ years is a general indicator).
• Previous experience in financial services (highly regarded but not essential).
• At least 12 months of leadership experience (desirable).
• Prior experience in Internal Audit is preferred.
• A comprehensive understanding of internal control and assurance principles is essential.
• Strong attention to detail alongside refined analytical skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in time management, multitasking, and project handling.
• Demonstrated autonomy with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively for timely completion.
• Thorough understanding of operational processes, including risks and controls, and their implications for business.
• Proficiency in analytical thinking.
• The ability to effectively lead and influence key stakeholders.

How to apply

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. Get to know a little more about us at youi.com.au and click "APPLY NOW" to take that next step. 

Youi is a part of the Circle Back Initiative, and we commit to responding to every application via our Talent Management Software.

Our Internal Talent Acquisition team exclusively manages all hiring processes, and we do not accept unsolicited resumes directed to hiring managers.

About Youi

At Youi, we don't believe in conforming to the status quo. We're not your typical insurance company - and that goes for our approach to both selling insurance and hiring our team. With over 1,800 employees, we have ambitious goals to keep growing and continue delivering awesome insurance solutions across new products and distribution channels.

We pride ourselves on our diversity and individuality, both among our employees and the customers we serve. We believe that it is the unique combination of skills, perspectives, and experiences of our people that makes us truly stand out.

Our company values reflect this - we are a dynamic, human-focused, honest, and passionate team who provides awesome service to our customers. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success.

At Youi, we're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is making a difference in the insurance industry.