Internal Audit Senior Specialist

Wise•Austin, TX

6d•$89,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Wise is looking for a Senior Internal Audit Specialist to join their new and growing IA team in North America. The 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. The role presents a great opportunity to focus on the development and delivery of audit engagements in a fast-paced environment, focused 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. As a fast-growing team, there is a unique opportunity to collaborate and shape the operations, methodology, and approaches of the Internal Audit function.

Requirements

Proven experience working in risk, control or assurance and a desire to continuously improve how the job is done.
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) and ability to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, evaluating internal policies, and contributing to the control environment.
Proven experience working in risk, control or assurance.
Experience working in technology, fintech or broader financial services industries.
Ability to work independently, assume responsibility, make own judgment, and keep leader informed.
Ability to take ownership over complex areas and solve problems with no or very limited guidance.
Very strong coordination skills and ability to hold teams accountable for meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality outputs.
Passion for driving change, making improvements, and helping stakeholders.
Strong relationship building skills across all levels of the business and externally.
Ability to manage and influence stakeholders with ease.
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.
Experience working in a multinational environment across different cultures and countries.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of the safeguarding and/or operational processes (e.g., HR, marketing, people, payment operations) and experience in these areas or performing audits in these areas.
Experience working and delivering in highly regulated environments within Fintech or Financial Services industry.

Responsibilities

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.
Travel as needed to meet objectives.