Internal Audit Manager - Financial Crime

6w1 month ago

Wise

London, GB · Full-time · £85,000 – £115,000

About this role

Wise is a global technology company building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Min fees. Max ease. Full speed. We are looking for an Internal Audit Manager (FinCrime) to join our specialist FinCrime team within Wise Internal Audit with a global remit.

Your main task will be completing financial crime internal audits, planning, assigning, and supervising operational activities. You will make recommendations to improve governance, risk management and internal controls, including completing testing and oversight of others. You will also complete issue validation testing by designing and conducting testing of implemented control improvements.

The FinCrime team works collaboratively with regional teams in a fast-paced environment focused on data driven audit techniques and continuous auditing. Relevant experience in assurance, risk or control roles and deploying technology enabled assurance drives the internal audit agenda. You will support building a strong and self-sufficient internal audit team.

Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally. The role offers focus on development and delivery of audit engagements. Monitor implementation of Internal Audit recommendations and measure effectiveness of improvements.

Requirements

Proven experience working in risk, control or assurance
Plan and scope audits including designing and executing comprehensive risk-based test plans
Identify areas for improvement in well-written reports meeting quality standards
Oversee others to meet quality standards
Use data analytics and technology in work and decision making; practical experience in data analytics preferred
Good understanding of regulatory environment including MLRs, FCA Handbook, JMLSG, EU Money Laundering Directives, FATF and Wolfsberg Guidance
Strong experience and specialism in financial crime topics including FinCrime risk management, KYC/KYB, Customer and Enhanced Due Diligence, Fraud, Transaction Monitoring, Screening and Reporting
Work independently, assume responsibility, take ownership over complex areas and solve problems with limited guidance

Responsibilities

Complete financial crime internal audits
Plan, assign, and supervise operational activities of the team
Make recommendations to improve governance, risk management and internal controls
Complete testing yourself and provide oversight of others
Design and conduct issue validation testing of implemented control improvements
Deliver audits per the audit plan to ensure timely and relevant audit outcomes
Monitor the implementation of Internal Audit recommendations and measure effectiveness
Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally