Internal Audit Senior Specialist (Operations and Safeguarding)

We are looking for an Internal Audit Senior Specialist to join our Operations / Safeguarding risk portfolio within 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, and 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.

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.
• Integrate into 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.

Qualifications:

• You have proven experience working in risk, control or assurance and you want to continuously improve how to get the job done.
• Ideally you have working knowledge of the safeguarding and/or operational processes (for example: HR, marketing, people, payment operations) and have performed audits in these areas.
• You have worked in technology, fintech, Big 4 or broader financial services industries.
• You are able to work independently through your assigned work, you assume responsibility and you make your own judgement whilst knowing when to elevate and seek advice.
• You are prepared to take ownership over audit areas and solve problems with limited guidance.
• You always propose solutions to problems.
• You have strong project management skills and you are able to hold yourself and your 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 collaborative – you enjoy sharing your knowledge and upskilling others.

Experience:

• 3 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, Big 4 or Financial Services.

Additional Information:

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.