Senior Internal Audit Leader - Fintech Risk & Controls

Wise; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Wise is seeking an Internal Audit Senior Manager to join the growing IA team in Sydney. You will coordinate internal audits, lead governance improvements, and supervise team activities in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

The role requires experience in assurance, risk, or control, and proficiency with technology-enabled audit practices. You will help shape Wise's operations while traveling as needed to meet objectives.

Qualifications

• Clear working knowledge of financial crime, risk management, governance and regulatory processes.
• Experience in risk, control or assurance roles and audits in these areas.
• Knowledge of Australian regulatory frameworks for payments/fintech and broader financial services.
• Experience leading multiple audit engagements with planning, staffing, delivery and reporting.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership and solve problems with limited guidance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal audits and develop continuous monitoring and automated audit routines.
• Develop the annual audit plan, audit universe, risk assessment and budgeting processes.
• Deliver audits per the plan to ensure timely and relevant outcomes.
• Build and support a strong internal audit team.
• Monitor implementation of recommendations and measure improvements.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally.
• Travel to meet objectives as the role is Sydney-based with teams across locations.

Skills

Financial crime

Risk management

Governance

Regulatory processes

Education

CPA/CA/CIA/CISA/CAMS

Job description

Wise is seeking an Internal Audit Senior Manager to join the growing IA team in Sydney. You will coordinate internal audits, lead governance improvements, and supervise team activities in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

The role requires experience in assurance, risk, or control, and proficiency with technology-enabled audit practices. You will help shape Wise's operations while traveling as needed to meet objectives.