Internal Audit Senior Manager

About the Position

We are looking for an Internal Audit Senior Manager for the Wise Assets portfolio to join our fast-growing IA team. Your main responsibilities will include overseeing the delivery of internal audits of Wise Assets (Wise’s investment product), and collaborating internally and externally with partnering firms. You will make recommendations to improve governance, risk management, and internal controls. You will also play a vital role in performing audit plan development and risk assessment activities in the portfolio. You will be responsible for planning, assigning, and supervising the operational activities of the team as well as completing your own tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and operation of the internal audit assurance framework, including development of continuous monitoring and automated audit routines.
• Support development of the annual audit plan for the non-financial Risk & Regulatory domain, including the audit universe, risk assessment processes, and budgeting processes.
• Deliver audits per the audit plan to ensure timely and relevant audit outcomes.
• Support in building and supporting a strong and self-sufficient internal audit team.
• Monitor the implementation of Internal Audit recommendations by the teams and measure the effectiveness of the improvements.
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, internally and externally.
• The role is UK-based, but many of our teams are located across different office locations. You will travel as needed to meet your objectives.

Requirements

• Clear working knowledge of investment management and investment services processes and expected controls and worked in these areas or performed audits in these areas. Familiar with the applicable UK and EU regulations (MIFIR/D, COBS, IFR, AML/CFT etc.).
• Proven experience working in risk, control, or assurance and a desire to continuously improve how to get the job done.
• Working knowledge of global regulatory frameworks and requirements relevant to payments, fintech, and/or broader financial services firms, such as Consumer Protection & Conduct, Outsourcing & Third Party Management, Risk Management, Governance, and Regulatory Reporting.
• Experience in technology, fintech, or broader financial services industries.
• Ability to work independently, assume responsibility, and make your own judgments.
• Prepared to take ownership over complex new areas and solve problems with no or very limited guidance and know when to escalate and ask for support.
• Very strong coordination skills and ability to hold teams accountable for meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality outputs.
• Agile and adaptable to change.
• Seeks to use data analytics and technology in work and decision-making processes. Practical experience in data analytics preferred.
• Demonstrates attention to detail but can summarize key messages succinctly, verbally and in writing, adjusting your style and level of information based on the target audience.
• Curious - great at asking insightful questions to understand the real issues and deliver the right outcomes.
• Passionate about driving change, making improvements, and helping stakeholders.
• Not afraid of making decisions, can work autonomously, and take initiative.
• Strong relationship builder across all levels of the business and externally. Manages and influences stakeholders with ease.
• Collaborative - enjoys sharing knowledge and upskilling others.

Experience

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in assurance, risk, or control roles, in investment management and services areas.
• Led and managed collaboration projects involving internal and external teams.
• Worked in a multinational environment across different cultures and countries.
• Professional qualification: CPA/ACA/ACCA/CIA/CISA.
• Worked in regulated environments, Fintech, or Financial Services.

We Offer

• Competitive salary: GBP 93,000 - GBP 135,000 per year.
• Full-time position.
• On-site work location in the United Kingdom.

About the Company

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money. For everyone, everywhere.

We're people building money without borders - without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences. Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission, and able to progress in their careers.

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Job Location

UK