Senior Consultant - Internal Audit - Financial Services

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Senior Consultant - Internal Audit - Financial Services Hei Oranga Iwi | The opportunity As a Senior Consultant within our Financial Services Risk Management team, you will play a key role in delivering internal audit engagements for some of New Zealand’s most recognised financial institutions. You will join a collaborative and dynamic team that operates across a broad range of risk, governance and control environments while working alongside experienced industry specialists and senior client stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to work with leading organisations while maintaining work-life balance through flexible, hybrid working arrangements. Ko Tō Rourou | Your key responsibilities As a Senior Consultant in our Internal Audit team, you will: Deliver internal audit and assurance activities across banking, insurance and broader financial services clients. Conduct risk and control assessments, process reviews and detailed control testing. Analyse findings and contribute to the development of insightful, high-quality reports and recommendations. Work collaboratively with client stakeholders to understand business processes and emerging risks. Support the use of analytics and technology-enabled assurance techniques. Contribute across a broad range of risk areas including operational risk, compliance, financial crime and governance. Manage workstreams and junior team members on engagement teams. Help identify opportunities to improve clients' control environments and risk management practice. What’s in it for you? Exposure to some of New Zealand's leading financial institutions and complex business environments. Opportunity to rapidly develop expertise across internal audit, risk management and regulatory compliance. Access to leading-edge methodologies, technology and learning programmes through EY's global network. Structured coaching, mentoring and support from experienced leaders. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements that support work-life balance. Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and attributes for success Here’s our ‘wish list’—but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go. 2–4 years’ Internal Audit experience within Financial Services, with a strong understanding of industry-specific risk and control environments. Experience within banking, insurance, financial services consulting or another regulated environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex processes and controls. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Experience performing risk assessments, controls testing or assurance activities. Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality delivery. Experience with data analytics tools or technology-enabled audit techniques is advantageous. Ko Taku Rourou | What we offer you At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy. A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience. Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at or +64 9 300 7044 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. He rourou kai kei ō ringa hei tākoha? Tēnā haria mai! Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today EY | Building a better working world Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider. © 2026 Ernst & Young New Zealand. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved.