Internal Audit Manager – Safeguarding/CASS

Overview

In this role you will lead and deliver internal audits across Wise’s Operations and Saf safeguarding areas, coordinating teams and collaborating with internal and partner firms. You will advance the audit framework, develop continuous monitoring and automated routines, and shape the annual audit plan. You’ll drive timely, evidence-based audit outcomes while building a strong, self-sufficient team and maintaining stakeholder relationships. This is a fast-paced, data-driven opportunity to influence governance, risk management and controls in a growing fintech environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Stock options
• Generous parental leave
• Travel to other global Wise offices
• Loads of growth and development opportunities
• A fun work environment with social activities and events
• Inclusive, diverse and respectful culture

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute internal audits across multiple business areas
• Lead and mentor audit teams, collaborating with internal stakeholders and partner firms
• Develop recommendations to improve governance, risk management, and internal controls
• Plan, execute, and report audits in line with the audit plan
• Develop continuous monitoring and automated audit routines
• Contribute to the annual audit plan, including risk assessment, universe, and budgeting
• Deliver audits timely to produce relevant outcomes
• Build and support a self-sufficient internal audit team
• Monitor implementation of recommendations and measure effectiveness
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders (internal and external)
• Travel as needed to meet objectives

Key requirements

• 4-5 years+ experience in assurance, risk or control roles
• Experience in CASS and/or safeguarding areas (preferred)
• Experience in operations and treasury audits
• Background in technology, fintech or financial services
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Strong coordination skills and accountability for deadlines
• Agile and adaptable to change
• Data analytics and technology-driven decision making
• Excellent communication skills and ability to tailor messaging
• Proven stakeholder management and cross-cultural collaboration
• Professional qualification: CPA/ACA/ACCA/CIA/CISA
• Experience in regulated environments, fintech or financial services

• coordination and team leadership
• independence and ownership
• analytical thinking and curiosity
• data analytics
• continuous monitoring
• technology-enabled assurance

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