Internal Audit Lead - Group Risk & Regulatory

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.

A bit about the role

Wise is looking for an Internal Audit Lead - Group Risk and Regulatory to join our growing Internal Audit team in Singapore. This role will be responsible for leading Wise’s global Internal Audit function across the Group Non-Financial Risk and Regulatory domain, with a specific focus on our growing Asia-Pacific (APAC) regional regulatory landscape. You will also be responsible for identifying common regulatory themes across Wise’s key markets and develop a global and regional audit strategy for these thematic areas.

Your main task will be to lead and coordinate the internal audit process for non-financial risk and regulatory frameworks and processes across all Wise entities. The scope includes both global and regional processes and working with colleagues within the company and externally with partnering firms.

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, both regionally and globally.

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

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, with a specific focus on the Group Risk and Regulatory domain.
• Develop the annual audit plan for Group Risk and Regulatory domain, coordinating with regional heads of Internal Audit, 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 relevant regulators.
• Be seen as a trusted advisor to the business.
• Promote and help embed a strong control culture, driving meaningful and relevant assurance programmes at Wise.
• Strategically lead your teams through audit programmes, business partnering, change management and other domains.

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 have working knowledge of global regulatory frameworks and requirements, including APAC.
• You are able to work independently, you assume responsibility and you make your own judgment.
• 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 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 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 have managed the delivery of the audit plan, responsible for planning, staffing, delivery and reporting of multiple audit engagements.
• You have interacted directly with the Board and Regulators, providing clear messages of matters relevant to them.

Experience:

• Relevant and applicable years of combined experience in assurance, risk or controls roles.
• You have strong experience working with global regulators and across various regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent experience in evaluating controls in a regulated financial organization.
• A working knowledge of relevant global regulations, including prudential, financial crimes risks, and consumer regulations.
• 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/ACCA/CIA/CISA/CFC (or equivalent).
• You have worked in regulated environments, Fintech or Financial Services.

Some Of Your 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.