Senior Manager, Internal Audit (Compliance)

Airwallex; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Airwallex, a Melbourne‑founded global fintech, seeks an Internal Audit Manager – Compliance to design risk‑based audit plans and oversee financial crime controls in a fast‑paced environment. You’ll leverage data analytics to drive insights and partner with stakeholders to improve regulatory compliance and governance.

Join a global fintech leader with a strong growth trajectory and a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Business Admin, or related field.
• 5–8 years of professional auditing or financial industry experience.
• Experience with Financial Crime Compliance, Fraud, Card Scheme Compliance, ERM.
• Knowledge of regulators (MAS, APRA, FCA, etc.) and industry best practices.
• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and able to work hands‑on.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to present to senior management.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Develop risk‑based audit plans and testing procedures for risk and compliance audits.
• Execute fieldwork, assess controls, deliver reports to senior management and Audit Committee.
• Develop data analytics tools (Python, Databricks, Looker) to improve audit efficiency.
• Manage internal stakeholders, communicate risk issues clearly.
• Track management actions and ensure timely remediation.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Financial Crime

Fraud

Card Scheme Compliance

Risk Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

English Fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Python

Databricks

Looker

Job description

About Airwallex

Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 250,000 businesses worldwide – including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more – with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale.

Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 2,300 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech across 27 offices around the globe. Valued at US$11 billion and backed by world-leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood Ventures, Sequoia, Salesforce Ventures, DST Global, and Lone Pine Capital, Airwallex is leading the charge in building the global payments and financial platform of the future. If you’re ready to do the most ambitious work of your career, join us.

Attributes We Value

We hire successful builders with founder‑like energy who want real impact, accelerated learning, and true ownership. You bring strong role‑related expertise and sharp thinking, and you’re motivated by our mission and operating principles. You move fast with good judgment, dig deep with curiosity, and make decisions from first principles, balancing speed and rigor.

You're humble and collaborative; turn zero‑to‑one ideas into real products, and you “get stuff done” end‑to‑end. You use AI to work smarter and solve problems faster. Here, you’ll tackle complex, high‑visibility problems with exceptional teammates and grow your career as we build the future of global banking. If that sounds like you, let’s build what’s next.

About the team
You’ll be part of a collaborative and high‑impact Internal Audit team that plays a critical role in supporting Airwallex’s objectives. We provide independent assurance and actionable insights to senior management and the Board, ensuring robust risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Our team is passionate about driving continuous improvement and supporting Airwallex’s mission to be a global fintech leader.

What you’ll do
As the Internal Audit Manager – Compliance, you will design and execute risk‑based audit plans, leveraging data analytics and your expertise in financial crime and regulatory compliance. You’ll work closely with business stakeholders to deliver actionable insights, drive remediation, and support Airwallex’s growth in a dynamic fintech environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive, risk‑based audit plans and testing procedures for risk and compliance audits, prioritizing areas with the highest potential for non‑compliance or financial loss.

• Execute audit fieldwork, assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls, and deliver insightful, actionable reports to senior management and the Audit Committee.

• Develop and implement data analysis tools (e.g. using Python, Databricks, Looker) to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness, and leverage analytics to identify emerging risks and anomalies.

• Manage internal business stakeholders, communicate complex risk and compliance issues clearly, and ensure that audit recommendations are understood and implemented.

• Monitor and track completion of management action plans, and follow up to ensure timely remediation of audit findings.

• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and industry best practices, and promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Who you are
We’re looking for people who meet the minimum requirements for this role. The preferred qualifications are great to have, but are not mandatory.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• At least 5-8 years of solid working experience as a professional auditor and/or financial industry practitioner (e.g., at a bank, card scheme, or electronic money institution).

• Core audit and business skills, particularly in Financial Crime Compliance, Fraud, Card Scheme Compliance (Issuing and Acquiring), and Enterprise Risk Management.

• Experience with one or more banking regulators (e.g., MAS, APRA, DNB, FCA) and strong knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

• Detail‑oriented, positive attitude, and self‑motivated with a willingness to be hands‑on.

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management and influence change.

• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Preferred qualifications:

• Professional qualifications such as CIA, CPA, CAMS, FRM, or similar.

• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Python, Databricks, Looker).

• Experience in fintech or financial services, especially in a fast‑paced, global environment.

Applicant Safety Policy: Fraud and Third‑Party Recruiters

To protect you from recruitment scams, please be aware that Airwallex will not ask for bank details, sensitive ID numbers (i.e. passport), or any form of payment during the application or interview process. All official communication will come from an @airwallex.com email address.

Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Airwallex will not pay any fees to search firms/recruiters if a candidate is submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless an agreement has been entered into with respect to specific open position(s). Search firms/recruiters submitting resumes to Airwallex on an unsolicited basis shall be deemed to accept this condition, regardless of any other provision to the contrary.

Equal opportunity

Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don’t regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.