Internal Audit Manager - Regs/Risks

1w1 week ago

Wise

London, GB · Full-time · £85,000 – £115,000

About this role

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Min fees. Max ease. Full speed. We are looking for an Internal Audit Manager for the non-financial Risk & Regulatory portfolio to join our fast growing IA team.

Your main task will be to coordinate and execute the internal audits at Wise, managing teams and collaborating internally and externally with partnering firms. You will make recommendations to improve governance, risk management and internal controls. Responsible for planning, executing and reporting internal audits across a range of business areas.

The role presents a great opportunity to focus on development and delivery of audit engagements in a fast paced environment, focussed on data driven audit techniques and continuous monitoring. The role is London based, but many of our teams are located across different office locations. You will travel as needed to meet your objectives.

Relevant experience working in assurance, risk or control roles and deploying technology enabled assurance is key to driving the internal audit agenda. Support in building and supporting a strong and self-sufficient internal audit team. Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, internally and externally.

Requirements

Clear working knowledge of non-financial risks and regulatory processes and expected controls such as Consumer Protection & Conduct, Outsourcing & Third Party Management, Risk Management, Governance, and Regulatory Reporting
Worked in these areas or performed audits in these areas with proven experience in risk, control or assurance
Working knowledge of global regulatory frameworks and requirements relevant to payments, fintech and/or broader financial services firms
Worked in technology, fintech or broader financial services industries
Able to work independently, assume responsibility and make own judgement
Prepared to take ownership over complex new areas and solve problems with no or very limited guidance
Very strong coordination skills and able to hold teams accountable for meeting deadlines and delivering high quality outputs
Agile

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 for the non-financial Risk & Regulatory domain, including the audit universe, risk assessment processes and budgeting processes
Deliver audits per the audit plan to ensure timely and relevant audit outcomes
Support in building and supporting 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
Travel as needed to meet objectives across different office locations