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Wise is looking for a Senior Internal Audit Specialist 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. As a senior manager in the audit function there is also an opportunity to lead an audit domain for the Group as a whole, depending on your subject matter expertise. 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.
Job Responsibility
Support the IA NorthAm leadership in creating and timely delivery of the audit universe, risk assessment and audit plan for all applicable entities
Support the implementation and operation of the internal audit assurance framework, including development of continuous monitoring and automated audit routines
Deliver audits per the audit plan to ensure timely and relevant audit outcomes
Integrate into 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
Requirements
4+ years of experience in an external or internal audit/assurance/internal controls role within the financial services industry, fintech or technology company
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
At least one professional certification or actively working towards one: CFE/CIA/CISA/CPA/CAMS
Proven experience working in risk, control or assurance
Familiarity with the North American regulatory landscape (OCC, CFPB, FinCEN, FINRA, State regulators, RPAA, Bank of Canada, relevant regulatory frameworks and requirements for the licensed entity)
Worked and delivered in highly regulated environments within Fintech or Financial Services industry
Worked in a multinational environment across different cultures and countries
Ability to work independently
Strong coordination skills
Strong relationship builder
Nice to have
Working knowledge of the safeguarding and/or operational processes (for example: HR, marketing, people, payment operations)
Worked and delivered in highly regulated environments within Fintech or Financial Services industry (highly preferred)