Internal Audit Senior Specialist

Wise • Austin, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Wise is looking for a Senior Internal Audit Specialist to join their new and growing IA team in North America. This role will primarily support the internal audit process for Wise entities in North America and contribute to global audits with a North American scope. The position involves working with both global and regional processes and collaborating with internal colleagues and external partners. It offers an opportunity to focus on developing and delivering audit engagements using data-driven techniques and continuous monitoring in a fast-paced environment. Experience in assurance, risk, or control roles, along with the deployment of technology-enabled assurance, is crucial. As part of a rapidly growing team, the Senior Internal Audit Specialist will have the chance to influence the operations, methodology, and approaches of the Internal Audit function.

Requirements

• Proven experience working in risk, control, or assurance.
• Desire to continuously improve how work 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).
• Ability to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, evaluate internal policies, and contribute to the control environment.
• 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 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.

Benefits

• Mission-driven work
• Opportunity to shape the operations, methodology and approaches of the Internal Audit function
• Fast-paced environment
• Data-driven audit techniques
• Continuous monitoring
• Collaboration with a diverse, international team
• Inclusive culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior