Senior Internal Audit & Compliance Lead - Fintech

Risk Hub; Sydney, Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Airwallex is seeking an Internal Audit Manager – Compliance to design and execute risk-based audit plans focused on financial crime and regulatory compliance. You will partner with stakeholders to deliver insights, drive remediation, and support growth in a fast-paced fintech environment.

You’ll develop data analytics capabilities (Python, Databricks, Looker) and lead audits across global functions, ensuring robust controls and adherence to evolving regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–8 years of solid auditing or financial services experience.
• Core audit and business skills in Financial Crime Compliance, Fraud, Card Scheme Compliance, and Enterprise Risk Management.

Responsibilities

• Develop risk-based audit plans and testing procedures for risk and compliance audits.
• Execute fieldwork, assess controls and deliver actionable reports to management and Audit Committee.
• Develop data analysis tools to improve audit efficiency and identify emerging risks.

Skills

Financial Crime Compliance

Regulatory Compliance

Audit

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Python

Databricks

Looker

Job description

Airwallex is seeking an Internal Audit Manager – Compliance to design and execute risk-based audit plans focused on financial crime and regulatory compliance. You will partner with stakeholders to deliver insights, drive remediation, and support growth in a fast-paced fintech environment.

You’ll develop data analytics capabilities (Python, Databricks, Looker) and lead audits across global functions, ensuring robust controls and adherence to evolving regulations.