FinCrime Internal Audit Senior Specialist

Wise; Greater London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Parental leave

Travel to other global Wise offices

Growth and development opportunities

Social activities and events

Collaborative, smart and curious team

Job summary

Wise is seeking an Internal Audit Senior Specialist to join the FinCrime team. You will lead FinCrime audits, help plan testing, execute testing, and drive improvements in governance, risk, and controls.

Strong FinCrime knowledge and audit experience are essential. The role requires collaboration across regions, some travel, and a focus on data-driven assurance within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of FinCrime processes and controls.
• Proven experience in audit, assurance, risk, compliance or control testing.
• Experience in regulated environments such as Fintech or Financial Services.
• Multinational experience across cultures and countries.
• Professional qualification a bonus: CPA/ACA/ACCA/CIA/CISA/ICA/ACAMS.

Responsibilities

• Execute audit engagements per plan, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes.
• Contribute to audit planning, including test plans, and independent design/operational testing.
• Develop deep FinCrime expertise across regulations, risks, processes, and controls.
• Monitor implementation of Audit recommendations and measure improvements.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders.
• Support the internal audit assurance framework with continuous monitoring and automation.
• Actively contribute to building a robust and self-sufficient internal audit team.
• The role is London-based, with travel to Wise offices as needed.

Skills

Ownership

Attention to detail

Coordination skills

Data analytics

Communication

Agile/adaptable

Change driver

Team player

Education

Professional accounting/audit qualification

Job description

Wise is seeking an Internal Audit Senior Specialist to join the FinCrime team. You will lead FinCrime audits, help plan testing, execute testing, and drive improvements in governance, risk, and controls.

Strong FinCrime knowledge and audit experience are essential. The role requires collaboration across regions, some travel, and a focus on data-driven assurance within a fast-paced environment.