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Welcome to This Australian Life.  

From the millions of Australians we protect, to those that make it happen every day at TAL, people really are what we’re all about. We want to grow with you. Achieve with you. And support you to do your best work. That's why we're focused on developing leadership, promoting diversity, rewarding excellence, and retaining great talent. 

We're always looking for people who want to go further with us. People who do what’s right, aim high, and work smart.  Why not see where we can go? 

The Senior Analyst, IT Control Assurance role, will play a key part of enabling effective risk management practices across TAL by executing and embedding control assurance and testing activities across TAL. You will work in a varied capacity across control assurance activities including a focus on IT control testing.

This role will play a key role in the ongoing enhancement of control assurance capabilities across TAL. You will be
responsible for supporting the Enterprise Risk and Assurance team to embed the control assurance framework and standards. You will be responsible for executing control assurance activities in a timely and effective manner that meets the requirements of TAL’s Control Assurance Program. You will be responsible for sharing the outcomes of control assurance and providing recommendations to the business to rectify identified issues or areas for further improvement. Additionally, you will work with assurance functions across the Three Lines of Accountability to optimise assurance activities to ensure the effectiveness of the control environment.

Key Accountabilities:

• Execute control assurance activities and reviews in accordance with the Controls Assurance program at TAL including IT control testing.
• Supporting the development of assurance capability and skillset across the broader TAL risk community.
• Independently reviewing and challenging the rigour of Line 1 assurance activities.
• Work closely and maintain effective communication with a wide range of internal stakeholders
• Ability to constructively challenge stakeholders to determine the right outcome
• Conduct targeted assurance reviews or risk assessments.
• Preparing and developing assurance outcomes and reports.

• Experience working in risk and compliance, preferably in the financial services industry and with a focus on control assurance activities.
• CISA or other equivalent certification.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to deal with and meet constant and short deadlines
• Ability to manage and influence stakeholders

You’re always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working together to find the best solutions for problems.  

As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, Entitlement to Work, Regulatory and Reference Checks.

At TAL we value diversity in all its forms and are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture for all our people. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from all backgrounds, including those with caring responsibilities, people living with disability, and individuals from the CALD and LGBTQI+ communities to apply. Even if you don’t check every box in the criteria above, we encourage you to apply today or get in touch with us here.  

To provide you with the best experience, we can accommodate you at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team at any time.  

TAL is recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice.  We are proud to be a member of Diversity Council Australia and the Australian Network on Disability. For information on our reconciliation journey, please read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.  

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.  
We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. 

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Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.

If you are already a TAL employee please apply via the SmartRecruiters button in Workday and navigate to the Employee Portal. This is important to ensure that your application is recorded accurately.