Senior Auditor

The Western Union Company; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401K

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

The Western Union Company is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor based in Atlanta to independently lead risk-based audits from planning through reporting. You will assess financial, operational, compliance (including AML), technology, and cybersecurity controls across a complex cross-border business.

Responsibilities include planning, scoping, testing, and communicating findings with stakeholders, while managing timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in accounting, finance, business, economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk, compliance, controls, or related assurance work.
• Experience independently leading audit workstreams is required.
• Preferred Big 4, financial services, or other regulated-industry experience is preferred.
• CIA, CPA/ACA/ACCA, CFE, CRMA, or a comparable credential is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and lead assigned audits from scoping through reporting following Internal Audit methodology and applicable professional standards.
• Manage timelines and budgets to meet established deadlines.
• Partner with audit team members and business stakeholders to identify and assess key risks.
• Develop risk and control matrices (RCM), audit scope, objectives, and testing approach for leadership review and approval.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls leveraging AI and data analytics where applicable.
• Prepare clear, concise workpapers and audit evidence supporting findings.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant business, compliance, operational and technology developments.
• Analyze audit exceptions and identify root causes.
• Communicate audit issues clearly and validate factual accuracy with stakeholders.
• Develop audit report details and actionable remediation plans.
• Perform follow-up and validation testing to confirm remediation effectiveness.

Skills

Audit leadership

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Audit software

Job description

IMPORTANT NOTE

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship is not available for this role. This position requires candidates to be based in Atlanta with an expectation to work from the office at least three days per week. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided.

Senior Internal Auditor

Ready to have a visible impact on how a global financial services company manages risk? As a Senior Auditor, you will independently lead risk-based audits from planning through report issuance, with audit leadership oversight, assess financial, operational, compliance (including AML), technology, and cybersecurity controls across a complex, cross-border business. You will bring experience evaluating risks and controls, driving engagement timelines and budgets, building strong relationships with business partners, and adding value through clear findings and practical recommendations that strengthen the control environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and occasionally lead assigned compliance, operational, financial, and integrated audits from scoping through reporting following Internal Audit methodology and applicable professional standards.
• Manage timelines and budgets to meet established deadlines.
• Partner with audit team members and business stakeholders to identify and assess key compliance, operational, financial, technology, and regulatory risks.
• Develop risk and control matrices (RCM), audit scope, objectives, and testing approach for audit leadership review and approval, consistent with regulatory expectations and Internal Audit methodology.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls, while leveraging AI, data analytics, and sampling techniques to analyze data, identify patters, outliers, control failures, and opportunities to enhance audit coverage, where applicable.
• Prepare clear, concise, review-ready workpapers and audit evidence that support findings and conclusions that meet Internal Audit methodology and quality standards.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant business, compliance, operational, and technology developments, emerging risks, regulatory requirements, professional standards, and internal control practices.
• Analyze audit exceptions, assess risk and impact, and identify root causes.
• Clearly and timely communicate audit issues and validate factual accuracy with stakeholders.
• Develop clear, well-written audit report quality issue details, and work constructively with stakeholders to develop practical, sustainable action plans that address the root cause.
• Perform follow-up and validation testing to confirm that remediation actions have been implemented and are operating effectively.
• Build trusted, constructive relationships with stakeholders; provide timely status updates and elevate obstacles, significant risks, or emerging issues.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in accounting, finance, business, economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk, compliance, controls, or related assurance work.
• Experience independently leading audit workstreams is required.
• Preferred Big 4, financial services, or other regulated-industry experience is preferred.
• CIA, CPA/ACA/ACCA, CFE, CRMA, or a comparable credential is preferred.

WORKPLACE OPTION HYBRID

Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS

Benefits You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your United States specific benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off Parental Leave
• Global Adoption Assistance
• 401K

Plan Salary

The base salary range is $110,000.00 – $119,000.00 per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary plus annual incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies.

Other Details

We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

Estimated Job Posting End Date

12-14-2026

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.

At Western Union, we’re more than a trusted name in global payments. We’re moving beyond remittances, beyond cash, and beyond the expectations of our customers. Our talented teams enable us to transform into a digital-first company, built on the strength of our retail foundation and powered by next-generation payments. All this with the goal of helping people prosper. Our customers inspire us to push boundaries and create services that make life easier and communities stronger. Wherever you are in the world, we’re committed to shaping the next generation of financial experiences. Join us as we go beyond and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible.