Internal Audit Senior Specialist - (FinCrime)

We are looking for an Internal Audit Senior Specialist to join our specialist FinCrime team within Wise Internal Audit. The FinCrime team has a global remit and works collaboratively with regional audit teams.

Your main focus will be completing FinCrime audits at Wise. You will contribute to the planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up of audits, and make recommendations to improve governance, risk management and internal controls.

Your responsibilities will vary audit-to-audit and will include contributing to the development of the audit test plan, owning the execution of testing for specific scope areas, and completing issue validation testing.

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 and innovative audit techniques.

Strong knowledge of FinCrime processes is key to being successful in this role, complemented by experience in audit, assurance, risk, compliance or control testing.

Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of audit engagements per the audit plan, ensuring timely and high-quality audit outcomes.
• Contribute to audit planning, including development of test plans, and take ownership to independently deliver design and operational effectiveness testing for specific scope areas.
• Develop deep FinCrime technical expertise across regulatory requirements, risks and typologies, processes, systems, and controls, applying technical insight to elevate our audit approach.
• Monitor the implementation of Internal Audit recommendations and measure the effectiveness of the improvements.
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Support the implementation and operation of the internal audit assurance framework, including development of continuous monitoring and automated audit routines.
• Actively contribute to building a robust and self-sufficient internal audit team.

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of FinCrime processes and controls.
• Proven experience working in audit, assurance, risk, compliance, or control testing roles.
• Experience working in a regulated environment, such as Fintech or Financial Services.
• Experience working in a multinational environment across different cultures and countries.

Benefits:

• RSUs
• Parental leave
• Travel to other global Wise offices
• Growth and development opportunities across the business
• A fun work environment with social activities and events
• The opportunity to work with collaborative, smart and curious people