Internal Audit Manager

Company overview

Wise is a global technology business focused on making international money movement simpler, faster, and lower cost. The company helps people and businesses send money overseas, spend while travelling, and make and receive cross-border payments with less friction and better value.

As part of the team, you will contribute to building a new network for global money movement that serves customers everywhere.

Role summary

Wise is hiring an Internal Audit Manager to join its fast-expanding Internal Audit function in the APAC region, with a primary focus on Australia, one of Wise Group’s four Tier 1 markets. This is a Sydney-based position.

You will coordinate and carry out internal audits, working closely with internal teams and external partner firms. The role involves strengthening governance, risk management, and internal controls, while planning, running, and documenting audits across different business areas.

This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys audit delivery in a fast-moving environment and who is comfortable with data-led audit methods, continuous monitoring, and technology-enabled assurance. Because the team is newly established, you will also help shape its structure, methods, and ways of working.

Key responsibilities

• Help implement and operate the internal audit assurance framework, including continuous monitoring and automated audit routines.
• Contribute to the annual audit plan for Wise Australia Pty Ltd and Wise Australia Investments Pty Ltd, including the audit universe, risk assessment approach, and budgeting.
• Carry out audits according to the approved plan and ensure results are delivered on time and remain relevant to the business.
• Assist with preparation of quarterly audit committee materials.
• Help develop a capable, self-reliant internal audit team.
• Track remediation actions from Internal Audit and assess whether improvements are working effectively.
• Build trusted working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Travel as required to support objectives across Wise’s different office locations.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of non-financial risk areas and regulatory control expectations, such as information security, data privacy, consumer protection and conduct, risk management, governance, and regulatory reporting, with experience auditing or working in these areas.
• Proven background in risk, control, or assurance roles, with a mindset focused on improving how work is done.
• Working knowledge of Australian regulatory frameworks relevant to payments, fintech, and broader financial services, including APRA cross-industry prudential standards and ASIC guidelines.
• Experience in technology, fintech, or financial services environments.
• Ability to work independently, use sound judgement, and take ownership.
• Comfort handling complex new areas with limited direction and solving problems proactively.
• Strong coordination ability, including keeping teams accountable for deadlines and quality.
• Adaptable and comfortable with change in a fast-paced setting.
• Interest in using data analytics and technology to support decisions and audit work.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to communicate key points clearly and concisely in both speech and writing.
• Curious mindset with the ability to ask the right questions and get to the heart of an issue.
• Motivated by improvement, change, and stakeholder support.
• Confident decision-maker who can work autonomously and take initiative.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills across all levels, internally and externally.
• Collaborative approach with willingness to share knowledge and help others grow.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in assurance, risk, or control roles, preferably in financial services or fintech.
• Experience coordinating projects involving both internal and external parties.
• Exposure to working across multiple countries and cultures in a multinational setting.
• Knowledge of the New Zealand payments and financial services sector is an added advantage.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, CA, CIA, or CISA.
• Experience in regulated environments, fintech, or financial services.

Additional information

Wise values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and believes strong teams are built through varied perspectives and backgrounds. The company promotes an international, respectful, and empowering workplace where people can contribute meaningfully and progress in their careers.

Travel may be required to meet role objectives.

The role is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.