Head of Internal Audit - Brazil

Company Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their life easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money. For everyone, everywhere.

Job Description

A bit about the role 

Wise is looking for a Head of Internal Audit (Brazil) to join our new and growing IA team. 

Your main task will be to lead and coordinate the internal audit process for the Wise entities in Brasil and also a number of smaller but fast growing entities in the LATAM/MEA region. The scope includes both global and regional processes and working with colleagues within the company and externally with partnering firms. As a senior lead in the audit function there is also opportunity to lead an audit domain for the Group as a whole, depending on your subject matter expertise. 

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. 

We are a fast growing team, therefore you have the unique opportunity to collaborate and shape the operations, methodology and approaches of the Internal Audit function.

Your mission 

• Support the implementation and operation of the internal audit assurance framework, including development of continuous monitoring and automated audit routines. 

• Support key projects to deliver an aligned assurance model across Wise. 

• Develop the annual audit plan for your region/areas of specialty, including the audit universe, risk assessment processes and budgeting processes. 

• Build and support a strong and self-sufficient internal audit team, locally and globally.

• Oversee delivery of the audit plan to ensure timely and relevant audit outcomes. 

• Monitor the implementation of Internal Audit recommendations by the teams, measure the effectiveness of the improvements and report to oversight committees. 

• Develop strong relationships internally and externally, including with the Board and the local regulator. Be seen as a trusted advisor to the business. 

• Promote and help embed a strong control culture, driving meaningful and relevant assurance programs at Wise. 

• Strategically lead your teams through audit programs, business partnering, change management and other domains.

Qualifications

A bit about you:

• You have proven experience working in risk, control or assurance. 

• You have worked in technology, fintech or broader financial services industries. 

• You are able to work independently, you assume responsibility and you make your own judgement.

• You take ownership over complex areas and solve problems with no or very limited guidance. 

• You have very strong coordination skills and you are able to hold teams accountable for meeting deadlines and delivering high quality outputs. 

• You are passionate about driving change, making improvements and helping stakeholders. 

• You’re a strong relationship builder across all levels of the business and externally. You manage and influence stakeholders with ease. 

• You have managed the delivery of the audit plan, responsible for planning, staffing, delivery and reporting of multiple audit engagements. 

• You have working knowledge of the relevant regulatory frameworks and requirements for the licensed entity. 

• You have interacted directly with the Board and Regulators, providing clear messages of matters relevant to them. 

• You have managed collaboration projects involving internal and external teams. 

• You have worked in a multinational environment across different cultures and countries.

• Professional qualification: CFC/CIA/CISA/CPA

Preferred Experience:

• Preferably you have subject matter expertise in Financial Crime, Regulatory Compliance, Safeguarding, Outsourcing and/or Operations.

• You have worked in regulated environments, Fintech or Financial Services.

Additional Information

• Please apply by submitting your resume in English. 
• This is a hybrid position located in São Paulo, and not fully remote. You must be able to commute to the office or open to relocation.
• Click here to learn more about the benefits that we offer at Wise

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