Internal Audit Senior Specialist

Wise; Austin (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wise is seeking a Senior Internal Audit Specialist to join their team in Austin, Colorado. This role involves supporting internal audits across North America and leading audit domains based on expertise. Candidates should have over 4 years of audit experience in the fintech or financial services industries, with a strong emphasis on risk management and regulatory compliance.

The position offers an opportunity to help shape audit methodologies and work in a diverse, inclusive team environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in audit or internal controls in financial services, fintech, or technology.
• Familiarity with North American regulatory landscape and compliance evaluation.
• Experience in highly regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the audit universe and risk assessment.
• Implement and operate the internal audit assurance framework.
• Deliver audits ensuring timely and relevant outcomes.

Skills

Risk management

Assurance skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Coordination skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CFE/CIA/CISA/CPA/CAMS certification

Job 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.

A Bit About The Role

Wise is looking for a Senior Internal Audit Specialist to join our new and growing IA team in North America. Your main task will be to support the internal audit process for the Wise entities in North America and also global audits with NorthAm specific scope. The wider scope includes both global and regional processes and working with colleagues within the company and externally with partnering firms. As a senior manager in the audit function there is also an opportunity to lead an audit domain for the Group as a whole, depending on your subject matter expertise. 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 IA NorthAm leadership in creating and timely delivery of the audit universe, risk assessment and audit plan for all applicable entities.
• Support the implementation and operation of the internal audit assurance framework, including development of continuous monitoring and automated audit routines.
• Deliver audits per the audit plan to ensure timely and relevant audit outcomes.
• Integrate into 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 Austin based, but many of our teams are located across different office locations. You will travel as needed to meet your objectives.

Qualifications

A bit about you

Skills

• You have proven experience working in risk, control or assurance and you want to continuously improve how to get the job done. Ideally you have working knowledge of the safeguarding and/or operational processes (for example: HR, marketing, people, payment operations) and worked in these areas or performed audits in these areas.
• You have familiarity with the North American regulatory landscape (OCC, CFPB, FinCEN, FINRA, State regulators, RPAA, Bank of Canada, relevant regulatory frameworks and requirements for the licensed entity) and will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, evaluating internal policies, and contributing to the control environment.
• You have proven experience working in risk, control or assurance.
• 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 and keep your leader informed.
• You take ownership over complex 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 passionate about driving change, making improvements and helping stakeholders.
• You’re a strong relationship builder across all levels of the business and externally. You manage and influence stakeholders with ease.

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in an external or internal audit/assurance/internal controls role within the financial services industry, fintech or technology company.
• You have worked and delivered in highly regulated environments within Fintech or Financial Services industry (highly preferred)
• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• You have at least one professional certification or actively working towards one: CFE/CIA/CISA/CPA/CAMS.
• You have worked in a multinational environment across different cultures and countries.

Additional Information

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. If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs. Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram.