Senior Internal Audit & Risk Leader (Fintech)

Wise; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wise, a global technology company, is seeking an experienced internal audit professional in Singapore to support the implementation and operation of the internal audit assurance framework and annual plan development. You will help manage audits, build an effective audit team, and monitor action plan progress.

The role requires experience in financial services and technology, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to work autonomously across APAC regulatory landscapes; travel to meet

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in internal/external audit, risk, control or assurance; ability to continuously improve performance.
• Experience in technology, fintech or broader financial services industries.
• Experience overseeing planning, staffing, delivery and reporting of multiple audit engagements.
• Strong independent work ethic, responsibility and sound judgment.
• Ownership of complex new areas and problem-solving with limited guidance.
• Excellent coordination skills and accountability for meeting deadlines and delivering high quality outputs.
• Strong communication skills, able to summarize key messages verbally and in writing; adapt style to audience.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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.
• Travel as needed to meet objectives.

Job description

Wise, a global technology company, is seeking an experienced internal audit professional in Singapore to support the implementation and operation of the internal audit assurance framework and annual plan development. You will help manage audits, build an effective audit team, and monitor action plan progress.

The role requires experience in financial services and technology, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to work autonomously across APAC regulatory landscapes; travel to meet