[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Wise jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wise/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Wise · Sydney, Australia # Internal Audit Senior Manager Sydney, Australia Full-time Manager or lead Finance & Accounting Listed on Wise’s official careers site. Posted September 3, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Wise’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Wise/744000147174329-internal-audit-senior-manager) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Wise](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wise/) / Internal Audit Senior Manager ## Job description A bit about the role We are looking for an Internal Audit Senior Manager to join our new and growing IA team. Your main responsibilities will include coordinating internal audits, making recommendations to improve governance, risk management, and internal controls, and supervising team activities. This role offers the chance to develop and deliver audits in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. Experience in assurance, risk, or control roles, and using technology-enabled assurance is essential. As a new team, you'll have the opportunity to help shape our operations and methodologies. 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, including the audit universe, risk assessment processes and budgeting processes. Deliver audits per the audit plan to ensure timely and relevant audit outcomes. Build and support 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 Sydney-based, but many of our teams are located across different office locations. You will travel as needed to meet your objectives. ## Qualifications ### A bit about you Skills You have clear working knowledge of financial crime, risk management, governance and regulatory processes and expected controls and worked in these areas or performed audits in these areas. You have proven experience working in risk, control or assurance and you want to continuously improve how to get the job done. You have working knowledge of Australian regulatory frameworks and requirements relevant to payments, fintech and/or broader financial services firms, such as APRA’s cross-industry prudential stands, AUSTRAC and ASIC guidelines. You have working knowledge of the New Zealand payments and financial services sector. You have overseen planning, staffing, delivery and reporting of multiple audit engagements. You are able to work independently, you assume responsibility and you make your own judgement. You are prepared to take ownership over complex new 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 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 and collaborative - 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. ### Experience At least 9 years of relevant experience in assurance, risk or control roles, ideally in the financial services and fintech sectors. At least 7 years of deep financial crime experience. 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/CA/CIA/CISA/CAMS (optional but preferred). You have worked in regulated environments, Fintech or Financial Services and familiar with the Australian regulatory landscape. Knowledge and experience of the New Zealand payments and financial services industry is a plus. Preferably you have subject matter expertise in Financial Crime ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 3, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 45 days - Location: Sydney, Australia - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Wise’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Wise/744000147174329-internal-audit-senior-manager) ## More jobs at Wise ### [Financial Crime Product Compliance & Risk Senior Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wise/jobs/500faa47190fcc375453/) Sydney, Australia ### [ALM Treasury Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wise/jobs/b034cbca0b71153bacd1/) London, United Kingdom ### [BAAM Control Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wise/jobs/a298baf7198c390e013d/) Budapest, Hungary ### [Banking & Expansion Manager / Country Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wise/jobs/ba4a4bc69e67086b78f5/) Bogota, Colombia ### [Banking Operations Governance Team Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wise/jobs/fab74e7e3cd6e8beee70/) São Paulo, Brazil ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Internal Audit:Auditor - Bharat Banking Audit (Process Audit)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/axis-bank/jobs/3405de21684afb3dc417/) Axis Bank · Mumbai ### [Internal Audit Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ageas/jobs/7205bf46b74353030808/) Ageas ### [TM - Internal Audit Renewables](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/grasim-industries/jobs/ebf30d2fb79389b7d1bb/) Grasim Industries · Maharashtra ### [Vertical Head - Internal Audit](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/grasim-industries/jobs/fe8676882f48015b5d42/) Grasim Industries · Maharashtra [Finance & Accounting jobs](/functions/finance-accounting/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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