Internal Audit Senior Specialist

About the Position

Internal Audit Senior Specialist

We are looking for an Internal Audit Senior Specialist to join our specialist FinCrime team within Wise Internal Audit. The FinCrime team has a global remit and works collaboratively with regional audit teams.

Your main focus will be completing FinCrime audits at Wise. You will contribute to the planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up of audits, and make recommendations to improve governance, risk management, and internal controls. Your responsibilities will vary audit-to-audit and will include contributing to the development of the audit test plan, owning the execution of testing for specific scope areas, and completing issue validation testing.

The role presents a great opportunity to focus on the development and delivery of audit engagements in a fast-paced environment, focused on data-driven and innovative audit techniques. Strong knowledge of FinCrime processes is key to being successful in this role, complemented by experience in audit, assurance, risk, compliance, or control testing. Knowledge of deploying data-driven or technology-enabled assurance to drive the internal audit agenda is highly valued, but this can be taught to the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of audit engagements per the audit plan, ensuring timely and high-quality audit outcomes.
• Contribute to audit planning, including development of test plans, and take ownership to independently deliver design and operational effectiveness testing for specific scope areas.
• Develop deep FinCrime technical expertise across regulatory requirements, risks and typologies, processes, systems, and controls, applying technical insight to elevate our audit approach.
• Monitor the implementation of Internal Audit recommendations and measure the effectiveness of the improvements.
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Support the implementation and operation of the internal audit assurance framework, including development of continuous monitoring and automated audit routines.
• Actively contribute to building a robust and self-sufficient internal audit team.
• The role is London-based, but many of our teams are located across different office locations. You will travel as needed to meet your objectives.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of FinCrime processes and controls.
• Proven experience working in audit, assurance, risk, compliance, or control testing roles.
• Experience in a regulated environment, such as Fintech or Financial Services.
• Experience in a multinational environment across different cultures and countries.
• Professional qualification a bonus: CPA/ACA/ACCA/CIA/CISA/ICA/ACAMS.

Nice to Have

• Experience with data analytics and technology-enabled assurance.
• Ability to work independently and propose solutions to problems.
• Strong coordination skills and accountability for meeting deadlines.
• Ability to communicate with confidence and tact.
• Agile and adaptable to change.
• Passionate about driving change, making improvements, and helping stakeholders.

We Offer

• Competitive salary: GBP 61,000 - GBP 79,000 yearly.
• RSUs
• Parental leave
• Travel to other global Wise offices
• Growth and development opportunities across the business
• A fun work environment with social activities and events
• The opportunity to work with collaborative, smart, and curious people

About the Company

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.

Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

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.

More about our mission and what we offer.

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

London, United Kingdom

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