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Job DescriptionAre you a Financial Crime assurance leader looking to move away from legacy, manual audit routines and build data-driven, tech-enabled audit practices?
We are looking for an Internal Audit Senior Manager (FinCrime) to join our growing EU Internal Audit team in Brussels. In this role, you won't just run audits, you will directly shape how Internal Audit operates at Wise globally.
You will lead complex FinCrime audit engagements, manage internal and external partner teams, and influence key stakeholders across governance, risk, and control functions.
If you thrive in a fast-paced fintech setting where technology, continuous monitoring, and autonomy take centre stage, this role is built for you.
What You’ll Be Doing (Your Mission)
- Automate & Innovate: Advance our internal audit framework by developing continuous monitoring tools and automated audit routines.
- Shape Strategy: Drive the annual audit plan—defining the audit universe, risk assessment models, and resource budgeting.
- Deliver High-Impact Audits: Lead end-to-end FinCrime audits per the annual plan, turning complex findings into actionable, business-critical insights.
- Align Assurance: Lead strategic cross-functional projects to create a unified, seamless assurance model across Wise.
- Build & Mentor: Empower and guide a high-performing, self-sufficient internal audit team.
- Track Real Progress: Oversee the implementation of audit recommendations and measure the real-world impact of control enhancements.
What We’re Looking For
We know great candidates don’t always tick every single box. If you hold strong assurance experience in financial services and a passion for technology, we want to hear from you!
Core Experience & Expertise
- FinCrime Specialisation: Deep expertise across key financial crime domains (FinCrime risk management, KYC/KYB, EDD, Transaction Monitoring, Screening, and Reporting). Experience with sanctions and financial crime models is a strong plus.
- Regulatory Context: Strong understanding of EU Money Laundering Directives, FATF, and Wolfsberg guidance.
- Assurance & Controls: Proven track record in risk, control, or internal audit roles within Fintech, Tech, or Financial Services.
- Data & Tech Drive: Enthusiasm for leveraging technology, data analytics, and continuous monitoring in audit workflows (hands-on data analytics experience preferred).
- Execution & Leadership: Demonstrated ability to scope audits, lead risk-based testing, manage cross-functional projects, and mentor junior team members.
- Communication: Ability to distill complex risk topics into concise, clear insights for stakeholders at all levels.
Qualifications (Preferred, Not Mandatory)
- Relevant professional certification: CAMS, CFE, ICA (Diploma/Cert), or CIA (or equivalent practical experience).
Why Apply?
- Hybrid Working: Flexible balance between home and our Brussels office.
- Modern Fintech Culture: Less red tape, higher autonomy, and an emphasis on data-driven decision-making over manual paperwork.
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Skills Required
- Deep expertise in financial crime risk management, KYC/KYB, enhanced due diligence, transaction monitoring, screening, and reporting
- Strong understanding of EU Money Laundering Directives, FATF, and Wolfsberg guidance
- Experience in risk, control, or internal audit roles within fintech, technology, or financial services
- Experience scoping audits and leading risk-based testing
- Experience managing cross-functional projects
- Experience mentoring junior team members
- Ability to use technology, data analytics, and continuous monitoring in audit workflows
- Ability to communicate complex risk topics clearly to stakeholders at all levels
- Hands-on data analytics experience
- Experience with sanctions and financial crime models
- CAMS, CFE, ICA Diploma or Certificate, CIA, or equivalent practical experience
Wise Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is considered generous, with substantial annual PTO, sick leave, and a paid sabbatical after four years highlighted. Feedback suggests these policies meaningfully support rest and flexibility.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and options like HSA contributions and a zero-deductible plan in some cases. Feedback suggests the healthcare offering is viewed favorably overall.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants (RSUs or stock options) are broadly available and positioned as a core part of total compensation. Feedback suggests some employees find the equity a meaningful component of their overall package.
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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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