Internal Audit Manager

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.

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A bit about the role 

Wise is looking for an Internal Audit Manager 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. 

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.

• Lead complex IA audit projects including but not limited to fincrime regulatory compliance payments technology and treasury domains. This includes identifying and assessing risks evaluating controls and ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.

• Prepare draft audit reports and executive summaries for the Head of Internal Audit's review. Assist in the preparation of presentations for the Audit Committee and senior leadership ensuring all findings and recommendations are communicated clearly and persuasively.

• Support key projects to deliver an aligned assurance model across Wise. 

• Monitor the implementation of Internal Audit recommendations by the teams measure the effectiveness of the improvements and report to oversight committees. 

• Develop strong relationships internally and externally including the local regulators. Be seen as a trusted advisor to the business. 

• Provide advisory support on internal controls for new product launches entity creations and business process changes in the region.

• Promote and help embed a strong control culture driving meaningful and relevant assurance programmes at Wise. 

• 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. 

A bit about you 

Skills: 

• You have in-depth knowledge of 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 (highly preferred).

• You have working knowledge of global regulatory frameworks and requirements relevant to payments fintech and/or broader financial services firms such as Consumer Protection & Conduct Outsourcing & Third Party Management Risk Management Governance and Regulatory Reporting. 

• 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. 

• You are agile and adaptable to change and ready to navigate a landscape where processes are actively evolving

• You seek to use data analytics and technology in your work and decision making processes. 

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.

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What We Do

Wise is a global technology company building the best way to move and manage the world's money. With Wise Account and Wise Business people and businesses can hold 40 currencies move money between countries and spend money abroad. Large companies and banks use Wise technology too; an entirely new network for the world's money. Launched in 2011 Wise is one of the world’s fastest growing profitable tech companies. In fiscal year 2025 Wise supported around 15.6 million people and businesses processing over $185 billion in cross-border transactions and saving customers around $2.6 billion.

Why Work With Us

We’re truly global in who we are how we work and how we build. Everything we do is centred around creating a world of money that’s fast easy fair. And open to all. Everyone who works here owns a piece of Wise from the work they do to the stock they hold.

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