Internal Audit Manager

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
Hybrid
75K-90K Annually
Mid level
Fintech • Mobile • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Wise is one of the fastest growing fintechs in the world and we’re on a mission to make money without borders a new norm
The Role
Plan, coordinate and execute internal audits across operations, safeguarding and treasury. Develop continuous monitoring and automated audit routines, manage and upskill audit teams, liaise with stakeholders, track remediation, and improve governance and controls.
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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 lives 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.

More about our mission and what we offer.

Job Description

We are looking for an Internal Audit Manager for the Operations / Safeguarding risk portfolio to join our fast growing IA team. 

Your main task will be to coordinate and execute the internal audits at Wise, managing teams and collaborating internally and externally with partnering firms. You will make recommendations to improve governance, risk management and internal controls. You will be responsible for planning, executing and reporting internal audits across a range of business areas.

The role presents a great opportunity to focus on the development and delivery of audit engagements in a fast paced environment, focussed 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 4 year old team that is still forming and storming (we have grown from 2 to 30 people in this time), 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 development of the annual audit plan for the operations and/or safeguarding domain, including the audit universe, risk assessment processes and budgeting processes.

  • Deliver audits per the audit plan to ensure timely and relevant audit outcomes.

  • Build and support 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.

  • The role is London based, but many of our teams are located across different office locations.  You will travel as needed to meet your objectives. 

 

A bit about you

Skills: 

  • You have clear working knowledge of safeguarding/CASS having performed external or internal audits in these areas. You have also performed audits in the operations and treasury space. You have proven experience working in risk, control or assurance and you want to continuously improve how to get the job done. 

  • 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 are prepared to take ownership over complex new 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 agile and adaptable to change. 

  • You seek to use data analytics and technology in your work and decision making processes. 

  • You demonstrate attention to details but can summarise key messages succinctly, verbally and in writing, adjusting your style and level of information based on the target audience. 

  • You’re curious - you’re great at asking insightful questions to understand the real issues and deliver the right outcomes.

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

  • You are not afraid of making decisions, can work autonomously and take initiative. 

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

  • You are collaborative - you enjoy sharing your knowledge and upskilling others. 

 

Experience:

  • 4-5 years+ of relevant experience in assurance, risk or control roles, ideally in operations and/or safeguarding areas.

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

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

  • Professional qualification: CPA/ACA/ACCA/CIA/CISA.

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

 

Some Of Our Benefits:

  • Stock options

  • 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

 

We’re people without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We want to work with the best people, no matter their background. So if you’re passionate about learning new things and keen to join our mission, you’ll fit right in.

Also, where and what you studied isn't important to us. If you’ve got great experience, the right skills for the role and you’re great at articulating your thinking, we’d like to hear from you.

Additional Information

£75,000-£90,000

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders  — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs.

Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Skills Required

  • Working knowledge of safeguarding/CASS and experience performing audits in these areas
  • Experience performing audits in operations and treasury
  • Proven experience in risk, control or assurance roles and deploying technology-enabled assurance
  • Experience working in technology, fintech or broader financial services industries
  • Ability to work independently, assume responsibility and make judgements
  • Experience owning complex areas and solving problems with limited guidance
  • Strong coordination skills and ability to hold teams accountable for deadlines and quality
  • Use of data analytics and technology in audit and decision making
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; summarise key messages for varied audiences
  • 4-5+ years relevant experience in assurance, risk or control roles (ideally operations/safeguarding)
  • Experience managing collaboration with internal and external teams and working across multiple countries/cultures
  • Professional qualification (CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA)
  • Experience working in regulated environments/Financial Services
  • Strong relationship building, stakeholder management and collaborative upskilling mindset

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Wise Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Global paid time off is presented as 33–36 days including local public holidays, plus three “Me Days,” with a paid six‑week sabbatical and stipend after four years. Work-from-anywhere for up to 90 days per year after six months further complements time away and flexibility.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility RSUs are granted to all employees, enabling broad ownership in the company. Equity is positioned as a standard, company‑wide component of total rewards.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave is described as generous across markets, with U.S. pages listing up to 18 weeks fully paid for birthing parents and 8 weeks for non‑birthing parents. Additional family‑oriented supports such as onsite Mother’s Rooms and abortion travel benefits are noted in certain locations.

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The Company
9,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world's money. With Wise Account and Wise Business, people and businesses can hold 40 currencies, move money between countries and spend money abroad. Large companies and banks use Wise technology too; an entirely new network for the world's money. Launched in 2011, Wise is one of the world’s fastest growing, profitable tech companies. In fiscal year 2025, Wise supported around 15.6 million people and businesses, processing over $185 billion in cross-border transactions and saving customers around $2.6 billion.

Why Work With Us

We’re truly global in who we are, how we work, and how we build. Everything we do is centred around creating a world of money that’s fast, easy, fair. And open to all. Everyone who works here owns a piece of Wise, from the work they do, to the stock they hold.

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We expect new joiners in the office most days to build connections and learn from colleagues for their first six months. After that, most Wisers split their working week between the office and home, typically coming in at least 12 times a month.

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