Internal Audit Senior Specialist
Wise - Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Hiring: Internal Audit Senior Specialist Company: Wise Location: Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 12:59:57 About the job Experience: •4+ years of experience in an external or internal audit/assurance/internal controls role within the financial services industry, fintech or technology company. •Worked and delivered in highly regulated environments within Fintech or Financial Services industry (highly preferred) •Solid functional working knowledge of the safeguarding and/or operational processes (for example: HR, marketing, people, payment operations) and worked in these areas or performed audits in these areas. •Have worked in a multinational environment across different cultures and countries. •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. Required Skills: •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. •Wise is looking for a Senior Internal Audit Specialist to join our new and growing IA team in North America. •Your main task will be to support the internal audit process for the Wise entities in North America and also global audits with NorthAm specific scope. The wider scope includes both global and regional processes and working with colleagues within the company and externally with partnering firms. •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. •Actively facilitate and support IA NorthAm leadership in creating and timely delivery of the audit universe, risk assessment and audit plan for all applicable entities. Qualifications: •Proven experience working in risk, control or assurance and you want to continuously improve how to get the job done. •Familiar with the North American regulatory landscape (OCC, CFPB, FinCEN, FINRA, State regulators, RPAA, Bank of Canada, relevant regulatory frameworks and requirements for the licensed entity) and will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, evaluating internal policies, and contributing to the control environment. •Proven experience working in risk, control or assurance. •Worked in technology, fintech or broader financial services industries. •Work independently, you assume responsibility and you make your own judgement and keep your leader informed. •Take ownership over complex areas and solve problems with no or very limited guidance. •Strong coordination skills and you are able to hold teams accountable for meeting deadlines and delivering high quality outputs. •Passionate about driving change, making improvements and helping stakeholders. •Strong relationship builder across all levels of the business and externally. You manage and influence stakeholders with ease. •Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!