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.

Wise is looking for a Group Head of FinCrime Audit to join our new and growing IA team. 

Your main task will be to lead and coordinate the internal audit process for Financial Crime and Fraud for all entities within the Wise Group. 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, focussed 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. 

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.

• Develop the annual audit plan for the financial crime domain, 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.. 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. 

• 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 the UK regulatory frameworks and requirements.

• A good understanding of the current regulatory environment, including MLRs, FCA Handbook, JMLSG, EU Money Laundering Directives, FATF and Wolfsberg Guidance

• You have strong experience and specialism in financial crime topics including fincrime risk management, KYC/KYB/KYM, Customer and Enhanced Due Diligence, Transaction Monitoring, Screening and Reporting. 

• You are able to work independently, you assume responsibility and you make your own judgement. 

• 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.

Experience:

• Relevant and applicable years of combined experience in assurance, risk or controls roles.

• You have managed collaboration projects involving internal and external teams.

• You have worked in a multinational environment across different cultures and countries.

• Professional qualification: Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Internal Compliance Association (ICA) Certification/Diploma or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

• You have worked in regulated environments, Fintech or Financial Services.

• You have subject matter expertise in Financial Crime.

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.

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