Internal Audit Manager

Wise; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Generous parental leave

Travel to other global Wise offices

Growth and development opportunities

Social activities and events

Work with smart, curious people

Job summary

Wise is seeking an Internal Audit Manager for the Operations / Safeguarding risk portfolio in London. You will coordinate and run internal audits, lead teams, and collaborate with internal and external partners to strengthen governance, risk management, and controls.

The role emphasizes data-driven audit techniques and continuous monitoring in a fast-paced fintech environment. The successful candidate will have 4–5+ years in assurance, risk or control roles, experience in fintech, and

Qualifications

• Clear working knowledge of safeguarding/CASS and audits in operations or treasury.
• Experience in technology, fintech or broader financial services industries.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership over complex areas.
• Strong coordination and ability to hold teams to deadlines.
• Curious with data analytics and technology in decision making.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute internal audits across the Operations/Safeguarding risk portfolio.
• Develop continuous monitoring and automated audit routines.
• Plan, execute and report audits; manage audit teams.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders; ensure timely audit outcomes.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and measure improvements.
• Travel to Wise offices as needed to meet objectives.

Skills

Safeguarding/CASS audits

Risk and controls

Data analytics in audit

Independent working

Stakeholder management

Agile/adaptable

Education

CPA/ACA/ACCA/CIA/CISA

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Company Description

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

Company Description

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

Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

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.

Job Description

More about our mission and what we offer.

We are looking for an Internal Audit Manager for the Operations / Safeguarding risk portfolio to join our fast growing IA team.

Your main task will be to coordinate and execute the internal audits at Wise, managing teams and collaborating internally and externally with partnering firms. You will make recommendations to improve governance, risk management and internal controls. You will be responsible for planning, executing and reporting internal audits across a range of business areas.

The role presents a great opportunity to focus on the development and delivery of audit engagements in a fast paced environment, focussed on data driven audit techniques and continuous monitoring. Relevant experience working in assurance, risk or control roles and deploying technology enabled assurance is key to driving the internal audit agenda.

We are 4 year old team that is still forming and storming (we have grown from 2 to 30 people in this time), therefore you have the unique opportunity to collaborate and shape the operations, methodology and approaches of the Internal Audit function.

Your mission

• Support the implementation and operation of the internal audit assurance framework, including development of continuous monitoring and automated audit routines.
• Support development of the annual audit plan for the operations and/or safeguarding domain, including the audit universe, risk assessment processes and budgeting processes.
• Deliver audits per the audit plan to ensure timely and relevant audit outcomes.
• Build and support a strong and self-sufficient internal audit team.
• Monitor the implementation of Internal Audit recommendations by the teams and measure the effectiveness of the improvements.
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, internally and externally.
• The role is London based, but many of our teams are located across different office locations. You will travel as needed to meet your objectives.

Skills

• You have clear working knowledge of safeguarding/CASS having performed external or internal audits in these areas. You have also performed audits in the operations and treasury space. You have proven experience working in risk, control or assurance and you want to continuously improve how to get the job done.
• You have worked in technology, fintech or broader financial services industries.
• You are able to work independently, you assume responsibility and you make your own judgement.
• You are prepared to take ownership over complex new areas and solve problems with no or very limited guidance.
• You have very strong coordination skills and you are able to hold teams accountable for meeting deadlines and delivering high quality outputs.
• You are agile and adaptable to change.
• You seek to use data analytics and technology in your work and decision making processes.
• You demonstrate attention to details but can summarise key messages succinctly, verbally and in writing, adjusting your style and level of information based on the target audience.
• You’re curious - you’re great at asking insightful questions to understand the real issues and deliver the right outcomes.
• You are passionate about driving change, making improvements and helping stakeholders.
• You are not afraid of making decisions, can work autonomously and take initiative.
• You’re a strong relationship builder across all levels of the business and externally. You manage and influence stakeholders with ease.
• You are collaborative - you enjoy sharing your knowledge and upskilling others.

Experience

• 4-5 years+ of relevant experience in assurance, risk or control roles, ideally in operations and/or safeguarding areas.
• You have managed collaboration projects involving internal and external teams.
• You have worked in a multinational environment across different cultures and countries.
• Professional qualification: CPA/ACA/ACCA/CIA/CISA.
• You have worked in regulated environments, Fintech or Financial Services.

Some Of Our Benefits

• Stock options
• Generous parental leave
• Travel to other global Wise offices
• Loads of growth and development opportunities
• A fun work environment with social activities and events
• The opportunity to work with super smart, curious people

We’re people without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We want to work with the best people, no matter their background. So if you’re passionate about learning new things and keen to join our mission, you’ll fit right in.

Also, where and what you studied isn't important to us. If you’ve got great experience, the right skills for the role and you’re great at articulating your thinking, we’d like to hear from you.

Additional Information

£75,000-£90,000

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.

Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

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