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.
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Job DescriptionA bit about the role
We are looking for an Internal Audit Manager to join our new and growing IA team.
Your main responsibilities will include coordinating internal audits, making recommendations to improve governance, risk management, and internal controls, and supervising team activities.
This role offers the chance to develop and deliver audits in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. Experience in assurance, risk, or control roles, and using technology-enabled assurance is essential. As a new team, you'll have the opportunity to help shape our operations and methodologies.
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, 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 Sydney-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 financial crime, risk management, governance and regulatory processes and expected controls and worked in these areas or performed audits in these areas. You have proven experience working in risk, control or assurance and you want to continuously improve how to get the job done.
- You have working knowledge of Australian regulatory frameworks and requirements relevant to payments, fintech and/or broader financial services firms, such as APRA’s cross-industry prudential stands, AUSTRAC and ASIC guidelines.
- You have working knowledge of the New Zealand payments and financial services sector.
- You have proven experience working in risk, control or assurance and you want to continuously improve how to get the job done.
- You have overseen planning, staffing, delivery and reporting of multiple audit engagements.
- 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 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 and collaborative - 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.
Experience:
At least 7 years of relevant experience in assurance, risk or control roles, ideally in the financial services and fintech sectors.
At least 4 years of deep financial crime experience.
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/CA/CIA/CISA/CAMS (optional but preferred).
You have worked in regulated environments, Fintech or Financial Services and familiar with the Australian regulatory landscape. Knowledge and experience of the New Zealand payments and financial services industry is a plus.
Preferably you have subject matter expertise in Financial Crime
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.
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Skills Required
- At least 7 years of relevant experience in assurance, risk, or control roles
- At least 4 years of financial crime experience
- Experience overseeing planning, staffing, delivery, and reporting for multiple audit engagements
- Working knowledge of financial crime, risk management, governance, regulatory processes, and expected controls
- Working knowledge of Australian regulatory frameworks relevant to payments, fintech, and financial services, including APRA, AUSTRAC, and ASIC requirements
- Working knowledge of the New Zealand payments and financial services sector
- Experience in regulated environments, fintech, or financial services
- Experience managing collaboration projects involving internal and external teams
- Experience working in multinational environments across different cultures and countries
- Professional qualification such as CPA, CA, CIA, CISA, or CAMS
- Subject matter expertise in financial crime
- Ability to work independently, exercise judgment, and take ownership of complex areas
- Strong coordination skills and ability to hold teams accountable for deadlines and quality
Wise Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is broadly accessible through RSUs granted to all employees in addition to salary, aligning rewards with company performance. This company‑wide ownership stance is consistently highlighted in the benefits descriptions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is notably generous, with a global minimum of 33 days and 36 days listed for U.S. locations. After four years, a six‑week paid sabbatical plus a £1,000 stipend further strengthens time‑away benefits.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle support includes work‑from‑anywhere for up to 90 days per year after six months, flexible working principles, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. Extras like three annual “Me Days” and a professional‑development allowance add quality‑of‑life value.
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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.
