Internal Audit Senior Specialist

About the Position

Internal Audit Senior Specialist

Austin, United States

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.

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Responsibilities

• Support the IA NorthAm leadership in creating and timely delivery of the audit universe, risk assessment, and audit plan for all applicable entities.
• Support the implementation and operation of the internal audit assurance framework, including development of continuous monitoring and automated audit routines.
• Deliver audits per the audit plan to ensure timely and relevant audit outcomes.
• Integrate into 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.
• Travel as needed to meet your objectives.

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Requirements

• Proven experience working in risk, control, or assurance and a desire to continuously improve how to get the job done.
• Familiar with the North American regulatory landscape (OCC, CFPB, FinCEN, FINRA, State regulators, RPAA, Bank of Canada, relevant regulatory frameworks and requirements for the licensed entity) and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, evaluating internal policies, and contributing to the control environment.
• Proven experience working in risk, control, or assurance.
• Worked in technology, fintech, or broader financial services industries.
• Work independently, assume responsibility, make your own judgement, and keep your leader informed.
• Take ownership over complex areas and solve problems with no or very limited guidance.
• Strong coordination skills and ability to hold teams accountable for meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality outputs.
• Passionate about driving change, making improvements, and helping stakeholders.
• Strong relationship builder across all levels of the business and externally. You manage and influence stakeholders with ease.

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Nice to Have

• Working knowledge of safeguarding and/or operational processes (e.g., HR, marketing, people, payment operations) and experience in these areas or performed audits in these areas.
• Experience working in a multinational environment across different cultures and countries.

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We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing team
• Travel opportunities as needed

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About the Company

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

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.

If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise, visit Wise.Jobs.

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