Internal Audit Senior Manager (Fincrime)

Wise; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Brussels office

Job summary

Wise is seeking an Internal Audit Senior Manager (FinCrime) to lead complex FinCrime audits within the EU Internal Audit team in Brussels. You will shape how Internal Audit operates at Wise globally, managing cross-functional projects and external partners while driving automation and data-driven approaches.

You will spearhead the audit program, oversee risk-based testing, mentor junior staff, and track progress of remediation efforts.

Qualifications

• Deep FinCrime expertise across risk domains (KYC/KYB, EDD, monitoring, reporting).
• Strong understanding of EU AML directives, FATF, Wolfsberg guidance.
• Proven audit, risk, or controls experience in fintech/financial services.
• Comfort with data analytics and continuous monitoring in audit workflows.

Responsibilities

• Automate & innovate audit routines and monitoring tools.
• Shape the annual audit plan, risk models and budgeting.
• Lead end-to-end FinCrime audits and translate findings into business insights.
• Align cross-functional projects to create a unified assurance model.
• Build, mentor and empower a high-performing internal audit team.
• Track implementation of audit recommendations and measure impact.

Skills

FinCrime

Regulatory

Assurance

Data analytics

Leadership

Communication

Education

CAMS

CFE

ICA

CIA

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Company Description

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

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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.

Job Description

Are you a Financial Crime assurance leader looking to move away from legacy, manual audit routines and build data-driven, tech-enabled audit practices?

We are looking for an Internal Audit Senior Manager (FinCrime) to join our growing EU Internal Audit team in Brussels. In this role, you won't just run audits, you will directly shape how Internal Audit operates at Wise globally.

You will lead complex FinCrime audit engagements, manage internal and external partner teams, and influence key stakeholders across governance, risk, and control functions. If you thrive in a fast-paced fintech setting where technology, continuous monitoring, and autonomy take centre stage, this role is built for you.

What You'll Be Doing (Your Mission)

• Automate & Innovate: Advance our internal audit framework by developing continuous monitoring tools and automated audit routines.
• Shape Strategy: Drive the annual audit plan-defining the audit universe, risk assessment models, and resource budgeting.
• Deliver High-Impact Audits: Lead end-to-end FinCrime audits per the annual plan, turning complex findings into actionable, business-critical insights.
• Align Assurance: Lead strategic cross-functional projects to create a unified, seamless assurance model across Wise.
• Build & Mentor: Empower and guide a high-performing, self-sufficient internal audit team.
• Track Real Progress: Oversee the implementation of audit recommendations and measure the real-world impact of control enhancements.

What We're Looking For

We know great candidates don’t always tick every single box. If you hold strong assurance experience in financial services and a passion for technology, we want to hear from you!

Core Experience & Expertise

• FinCrime Specialisation: Deep expertise across key financial crime domains (FinCrime risk management, KYC/KYB, EDD, Transaction Monitoring, Screening, and Reporting). Experience with sanctions and financial crime models is a strong plus.
• Regulatory Context: Strong understanding of EU Money Laundering Directives, FATF, and Wolfsberg guidance.
• Assurance & Controls: Proven track record in risk, control, or internal audit roles within Fintech, Tech, or Financial Services.
• Data & Tech Drive: Enthusiasm for leveraging technology, data analytics, and continuous monitoring in audit workflows (hands-on data analytics experience preferred).
• Execution & Leadership: Demonstrated ability to scope audits, lead risk-based testing, manage cross-functional projects, and mentor junior team members.
• Communication: Ability to distill complex risk topics into concise, clear insights for stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications (Preferred, Not Mandatory)

• Relevant professional certification: CAMS, CFE, ICA (Diploma/Cert), or CIA (or equivalent practical experience).

Why Apply?

• Hybrid Working: Flexible balance between home and our Brussels office.
• Modern Fintech Culture: Less red tape, higher autonomy, and an emphasis on data-driven decision-making over manual paperwork.

Additional Information

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders - without judgement or prejudice, too.

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