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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Internal Audit Senior Manager

Wise Sydney Hybrid senior full-time

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Description

We are seeking an Internal Audit Senior Manager to join our growing internal audit team. As part of our team, you will help create a new network for the world's money.

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, 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.

Qualifications:

  • At least 9 years of relevant experience in assurance, risk, or control roles, ideally in the financial services and fintech sectors.
  • At least 7 years of deep financial crime experience.
  • Clear working knowledge of financial crime, risk management, governance, and regulatory processes and expected controls.
  • Working knowledge of Australian regulatory frameworks and requirements relevant to payments, fintech, and/or broader financial services firms.
  • Working knowledge of the New Zealand payments and financial services sector.
  • Proven experience working in risk, control, or assurance and a desire to continuously improve how to get the job done.
  • Overseen planning, staffing, delivery, and reporting of multiple audit engagements.
  • Ability to work independently, assume responsibility, and make your own judgement.
  • Prepared to take ownership over complex new areas and solve problems with little or no guidance.
  • Strong coordination skills and ability to hold teams accountable for meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality outputs.
  • Attention to detail and ability to summarise key messages succinctly, verbally and in writing.
  • Curious and collaborative, with a passion for driving change and making improvements.

Additional Information:

  • Professional qualification: CPA/CA/CIA/CISA/CAMS (optional but preferred).
  • Experience working in regulated environments, Fintech, or Financial Services and familiarity with the Australian regulatory landscape.
  • Knowledge and experience of the New Zealand payments and financial services industry is a plus.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • CPA
  • CA
  • CIA
  • CISA
  • CAMS
  • New Zealand payments and financial services sector

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