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Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, the Internal Audit Senior Manager will conduct risk and compliance related audits in the Americas region at Airwallex. You will act as a senior advisor to stakeholders, delivering high impact insights across critical domains including AML/CFT, state and federal compliance, fraud, card scheme compliance and enterprise risk management. The successful candidate will initially operate as an individual contributor.
Job Responsibility:
Develop comprehensive, risk-based audit plans and testing procedures for risk and compliance audits, prioritizing areas with the highest potential for non-compliance or financial loss
Execute audit fieldwork, assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls, and deliver insightful, actionable reports to senior management and the Audit Committee
Develop and implement data analysis tools (e.g. using Python, Databricks, Looker) to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness, and leverage analytics to identify emerging risks and anomalies
Manage internal business stakeholders, communicate complex risk and compliance issues clearly, and ensure that audit recommendations are understood and implemented
Monitor and track completion of management action plans, and follow up to ensure timely remediation of audit findings
Stay abreast of regulatory changes and industry best practices, and promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
At least 10 years of experience as an auditor in a Big 4 firm and/or financial industry practitioner (e.g., at a fintech, bank, card scheme, or money services business)
Proven track record in financial crime compliance, fraud, card scheme compliance (Issuing and Acquiring), and enterprise risk management
Deep experience in the US regulatory landscape, alongside good understanding of and Canadian or Latin America regulatory requirements
Detail-oriented, positive attitude, and self-motivated
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management and influence change
Nice to have:
Professional qualifications such as CIA, CPA, CAMS, FRM, or similar
Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Python, Databricks, Looker)
Experience in fintech or financial services, especially in a fast-paced, global environment
What we offer:
Offers Equity
Offers Bonus
medical, dental, and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan
short-term and long-term disability
basic life insurance
well-being benefits
20 paid days of vacation
12 paid days of company holidays in a calendar year