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From the employer's careers site First seen 1 Nov 2026

Internal Audit Senior Specialist

Wise London senior full-time

Salary

£61,000-£79,000 per year

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Description

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

  • You have a strong understanding of FinCrime processes and controls.
  • You have proven experience working in audit, assurance, risk, compliance, or control testing roles.
  • You have worked in a regulated environment, such as Fintech or Financial Services.
  • You have worked 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

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • data analytics
  • technology-enabled assurance
  • CPA/ACA/ACCA/CIA/CISA/ICA/ACAMS

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Wise/744000158262279-internal-audit-senior-specialist

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