Internal Audit Manager

Wise
Austin
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 119,000 - 157,000 annuallyFunction: Finance & AccountingExperience: 6+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Ownership","Coordination","Problem-solving","Relationship building","Adaptability"]

Lead internal audit engagements for North America and support global audits with a NorthAm scope, focusing on data-driven techniques and continuous monitoring. Manage complex reviews across areas including fincrime, regulatory compliance, payments, technology, and treasury—assessing risks, evaluating controls, and communicating findings to senior leadership and the Audit Committee. Build trusted relationships with regulators and stakeholders, monitor recommendation implementation, and provide advisory support for controls in new launches and business changes.

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Wise
2 months ago

Internal Audit Manager

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Job Summary

Lead internal audit engagements for North America and support global audits with a NorthAm scope, focusing on data-driven techniques and continuous monitoring. Manage complex reviews across areas including fincrime, regulatory compliance, payments, technology, and treasury—assessing risks, evaluating controls, and communicating findings to senior leadership and the Audit Committee. Build trusted relationships with regulators and stakeholders, monitor recommendation implementation, and provide advisory support for controls in new launches and business changes.
Location: Austin
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Finance & Accounting
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support North America audit universe creation, risk assessment, and timely delivery of the audit plan for applicable entities.
  • •Lead complex internal audit projects (fincrime, regulatory compliance, payments, technology, treasury), including identifying/assessing risks and evaluating controls.
  • •Prepare draft audit reports and executive summaries for review by the Head of Internal Audit, and support Audit Committee and senior leadership presentations.
  • •Support initiatives to deliver an aligned assurance model across Wise.
  • •Monitor implementation of internal audit recommendations, measure effectiveness of improvements, and report to oversight committees.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 119,000 - 157,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •In-depth knowledge of the North American regulatory landscape (e.g., OCC, CFPB, FinCEN, FINRA) and working knowledge of global regulatory frameworks for payments/fintech and financial services.
  • •6+ years in an audit/assurance/internal controls role within financial services, fintech, or a technology company.
  • •2+ years of experience managing a team and delivering complex work with high quality and deadlines.
  • •Understanding regulatory compliance and internal policies, including evaluating controls and contributing to the control environment.
  • •At least one professional certification: CFE, CIA, CISA, CPA, or CAMS (more than one preferred), plus a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience:6+ yearsFintechFinancial servicesPaymentsTechnologyRisk and controlsRegulated environments
Education:Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Skills:OwnershipCoordinationProblem-solvingRelationship buildingAdaptability
Certifications:CFECIACISACPACAMS
Languages:English

Company Brief

Wise
Wise (formerly TransferWise) is a London-based fintech that provides low-cost international money transfers, multi-currency accounts and payment infrastructure for individuals and businesses worldwide.
Industry: Payments
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 2011
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