SVP, Internal Audit & Global Risk Management

At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses: 

• Curiosity: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future. 

• Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.

• Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.

WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone.  We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.
 

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

A little bit about our team:

At Warner Music Group we’re all about our people. Our global company is made up of knowledgeable, passionate, and creative individuals. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion fosters a culture where you can truly belong, contribute, and grow. We believe in each individual’s value and encourage applications from people of any age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic or identity. It is the mission of every member of the WMG team around the world to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and the people behind the music – at every stage of their career. We strive to set WMG apart by embracing innovation – an integral part of our company's DNA. Consider a career at WMG and be a part of one of the most influential forces in culture today.    

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.

As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world’s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.

Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.

Love this job and want to apply?

Click the “Apply” link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile, but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter.

Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.

Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.
 

Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Links to relevant documents:

2026 Benefits At A Glance final.pdf

EVerify Participation Poster.pdf

Right To Work .pdf