Senior Vice President of Internal Audit and Global Risk Management

This is a Full Time Job

Job Title: SVP Internal Audit and Global Risk Management (Chief Audit Executive)

A little bit about our team:

Your role:

As a key strategic leader for Warner Music Group, the SVP of Internal Audit and Global Risk Management serves as the Chief Audit Executive (CAE). In this capacity, you will provide independent assurance and advisory services to ensure regulatory compliance and add operational value through proactive risk management.

Reporting to the Audit Committee and Chief Accounting Officer, the CAE leads global Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management functions. This role is responsible for overseeing risk-based audit execution while modernizing the audit ecosystem through technology and process innovation to maximize organizational impact.

Here you'll get to:
• Develop and execute an annual, risk-based audit plan aligned with WMG's strategic objectives and financial metrics.
• Act as a strategic partner to the Audit Committee and Senior Management, providing insights on governance, risk management, and internal controls.
• Monitor emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory shifts (e.g., GDPR, ESG, Cybersecurity) to assess their potential impact and enhance mitigation plans.
• Drive the use of data analytics and AI to identify non-compliance indicators before they escalate into significant risks.
• Lead global affiliate, operational, and compliance audits, ensuring adherence to IIA standards and professional rigor.
• Deliver clear, timely findings and recommendations to the Audit Committee and Executives; track the progress of remediation and implementation.
• Oversee investigations into suspected fraud or irregularities, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors to maximize reliance on internal work, optimizing audit costs and effort.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team, fostering a culture of integrity, ethics, and collaboration.
• Upskill the department in emerging technologies to increase audit efficacy and operational efficiency.
• Optimize the Internal Audit budget and strategically use third-party specialists to enhance departmental depth.
• Maintain and promote the absolute objectivity and independence of the internal audit function.
• Assess the effectiveness of the organization's overall compliance programs and internal control frameworks.
• Ensure all departmental activities meet global regulatory requirements and IIA professional standards

About you:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field (Master's preferred); CPA, CISA, or CIA certification required.
• 15+ years of experience in external or internal audit and risk management, with a strong grasp of COSO, Business Processes, and ITGC.
• Proven experience as a CAE of a publicly traded company with significant Board/Audit Committee exposure.
• Entertainment and Media industry experience is required (Music industry experience preferred).
• Experience with GRC software (Workiva), SAP S4, Ariba, Workday, and the application of data analytics/AI in an audit context.
• Exceptional analytical, presentation, and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams.


We're taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.

This position requires a minimum of 4 days per week in the office. We value in-office collaboration, which is essential for talent development and strong working relationships.

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