Internal Audit Senior Manager

Join Wise, a global technology company on a mission to make money management easier and more affordable for everyone. As an Internal Audit Senior Manager, you will oversee the delivery of internal audits within the non-financial Risk & Regulatory portfolio, collaborate with internal and external partners, and make recommendations to improve governance, risk management, and internal controls. This is a unique opportunity to shape the operations and methodology of the Internal Audit function in a fast-paced environment.

About the role

A bit about you

Skills: 

• You have clear working knowledge of non-financial risks and regulatory processes and expected controls - such as Consumer Protection & Conduct, Outsourcing & Third Party Management, Risk Management, Governance, and Regulatory Reporting - and worked in these areas or performed audits in these areas. You have proven experience working in risk, control or assurance and you want to continuously improve how to get the job done. 
• You have 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.
• You have worked in technology, fintech or broader financial services industries.
• You are able to work independently, you assume responsibility and you make your own judgement. 
• You are 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. 
• You have very strong coordination skills and you are able to hold teams accountable for meeting deadlines and delivering high quality outputs.
• You are agile and adaptable to change. 
• You seek to use data analytics and technology in your work and decision making processes. Practical experience in data analytics preferred.
• You demonstrate attention to details but can summarise key messages succinctly, verbally and in writing, adjusting your style and level of information based on the target audience. 
• You’re curious - you’re great at asking insightful questions to understand the real issues and deliver the right outcomes.
• You are passionate about driving change, making improvements and helping stakeholders.
• You are not afraid of making decisions, can work autonomously and take initiative. 
• You’re a strong relationship builder across all levels of the business and externally. You manage and influence stakeholders with ease. 
• You are collaborative - you enjoy sharing your knowledge and upskilling others. 

Experience:

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in assurance, risk or control roles, ideally in non-financial risk and regulatory areas.
• You have led and managed collaboration projects involving internal and external teams.
• You have worked in a multinational environment across different cultures and countries.
• Professional qualification: CPA/ACA/ACCA/CIA/CISA.
• You have worked in regulated environments, Fintech or Financial Services.

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