Internal Audit Senior Manager

Location: Global

Team: General

About the Role

Wise is a global technology company on a mission to build the best way to move and manage the world’s money with min fees, max ease, and full speed. We're seeking a Senior Internal Audit Manager to join our growing IA team in North America, supporting audits for Wise entities in the region and global audits with NorthAm scope. This role offers the chance to lead audit domains group-wide, drive data-driven assurance in a fast-paced environment, and shape the Internal Audit function as we scale. Your mission will be to support the Head of IA NorthAm in delivering the audit plan, lead complex projects across FinCrime, compliance, payments, tech, and treasury, and provide advisory support on controls for new initiatives. You'll prepare reports, monitor recommendations, build trusted relationships with the Board, regulators, and business leaders, and mentor a growing team while embedding a strong control culture. With 9+ years in audit/assurance in regulated fintech or financial services, relevant certifications, and North American regulatory knowledge, you'll thrive in our collaborative, borderless culture focused on innovation and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of IA NorthAm in creating and timely delivery of the audit universe, risk assessment and audit plan for all applicable entities
• Lead complex IA audit projects including FinCrime, regulatory compliance, payments, technology and treasury domains
• 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
• Monitor the implementation of Internal Audit recommendations and report to oversight committees
• Develop strong relationships internally and externally, including with the Board and local regulator
• Provide advisory support on internal controls for new product launches, entity creations, and business process changes
• Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of internal audit professionals

Required Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in an audit/assurance/internal controls role within the financial services industry, fintech or technology company with at least 3 years in a management or leadership role
• Worked and delivered in highly regulated environments within Fintech or Financial Services / Banking industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• At least one professional certification: CFE/CIA/CISA/CPA/CAMS
• Worked in a multinational environment across different cultures and countries

Preferred Qualifications

• More than one professional certification
• In-depth knowledge of the North American regulatory landscape (OCC, CFPB, FinCEN, FINRA, State regulators, RPAA, Bank of Canada)
• Experience in technology, fintech or broader financial services industries

Required Skills

• Proven experience working in risk, control or assurance
• Ability to work independently and take ownership over complex areas
• Very strong coordination skills and ability to hold teams accountable
• Passionate about driving change and making improvements
• Strong relationship builder across all levels of the business and externally
• Ability to manage and influence stakeholders with ease
• Focus on data driven audit techniques and continuous monitoring
• Experience deploying technology enabled assurance
• Strong control culture promotion
• Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• RSUs
• Generous parental leave
• Travel to other global Wise offices
• Loads of growth and development opportunities
• A fun work environment with social activities and events
• The opportunity to work with super smart, curious people

Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce.