Internal Audit Senior Manager

Wise; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Generous parental leave

Travel to other Wise offices

Growth opportunities

Fun work environment

Diverse, international team

Job summary

Wise is seeking an Internal Audit Senior Manager to join our APAC IA team based in India. You will lead the internal audit process for Wise entities in India, guiding governance, risk management, and controls in a fast-paced fintech environment.

You will plan, assign, and supervise audits, develop the annual plan, and build a self-sufficient team with data-driven techniques. Travel to global offices may be required.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in Internal Audit, Risk, or Control roles within fintech/digital banking/tech.
• Deep knowledge of RBI regulations for PA-CB and AD II.
• Proven ability to lead teams, oversee engagements, and liaise with RBI/FIU-IND and auditors.
• Bachelor's in accounting/finance; professional certifications desirable.
• Willingness to travel within India and APAC.

Responsibilities

• Support internal audit framework development and continuous monitoring.
• Develop annual audit plan, risk assessment, and budgeting processes.
• Deliver audits per plan ensuring timely, relevant outcomes.
• Build and mentor a capable internal audit team.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and improvements.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships internally and externally.

Skills

Risk management

Internal Audit

Technology / fintech

Team leadership

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor's in accounting/finance

CPA / ACCA / CIA desirable

Tools

Data analytics tools

Regulatory reporting

Job description

Company Description

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

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.

For everyone, everywhere.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.

Job Description

More about our mission and what we offer.

We are looking for an Internal Audit Senior Manager to join our growing APAC IA team based in India.

Your main task will be to support the internal audit process for the Wise entities in India. The scope includes both global and regional processes and working with colleagues within the company and externally with partnering firms. You will make recommendations to improve governance, risk management and internal controls. You will be responsible for planning, assigning, and supervising the operational activities of the team as well as completing your own tasks during the audit.

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 a fast-growing team, 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, 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 India-based, but many of our teams are located across different office locations. You will travel as needed to meet your objectives.

Skills

• 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 have overseen planning, staffing, delivery and reporting of multiple audit engagements.
• 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 and know when to escape and ask for support.
• You have very strong coordination skills and you are able to hold teams accountable for meeting deadlines and delivering high quality outputs.
• 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 seek to use data analytics and technology in your work and decision making processes. Practical experience in data analytics preferred.
• You’re curious and collaborative – 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.
• Able to adapt with fast moving and agile business environment.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in Internal Audit, Risk, or Control functions within Fintech, Digital Banking, or high-growth Technology sectors, with a track record of leading complex, end-to-end risk-based internal audits.
• Deep command of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulations, specifically the regulatory requirements and expectations on Payment Aggregator Cross Border (PA-CB), and Authorised Dealers Category II (AD II).
• Proven ability to lead teams, oversee engagement execution, and manage direct liaison with the RBI, FIU-IND, and statutory external auditors.
• Experience preparing materials and reporting for subsidiary Boards or subsidiary Audit Committees is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in accountancy, finance or equivalent. Professional certifications (CPA, ACCA, CIA) are highly desirable.

Some Of Your 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

Additional Information

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.

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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