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Senior Manager, Internal Audit (Compliance)

Airwallex· Internal Audit
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AU - Sydney, AU - MelbourneFull-timePosted 8mo ago

About the role

Senior Manager, Internal Audit (Compliance) at Airwallex focusing on risk-based audits of financial crime and regulatory compliance, delivering actionable insights and ensuring remediation within a fintech environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive, risk-based audit plans and testing procedures for risk and compliance audits, prioritizing areas with the highest potential for non-compliance or financial loss.
  • Execute audit fieldwork, assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls, and deliver insightful, actionable reports to senior management and the Audit Committee.
  • Develop and implement data analysis tools (e.g. using Python, Databricks, Looker) to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness, and leverage analytics to identify emerging risks and anomalies.
  • Manage internal business stakeholders, communicate complex risk and compliance issues clearly, and ensure that audit recommendations are understood and implemented.
  • Monitor and track completion of management action plans, and follow up to ensure timely remediation of audit findings.
  • Stay abreast of regulatory changes and industry best practices, and promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • At least 5-8 years of solid working experience as a professional auditor and/or financial industry practitioner (e.g., at a bank, card scheme, or electronic money institution).
  • Core audit and business skills, particularly in Financial Crime Compliance, Fraud, Card Scheme Compliance (Issuing and Acquiring), and Enterprise Risk Management.
  • Experience with one or more banking regulators (e.g., MAS, APRA, DNB, FCA) and strong knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
  • Detail-oriented, positive attitude, and self-motivated with a willingness to be hands-on.
  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management and influence change.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.

Skills

Required:Audit planningData analytics for auditRegulatory complianceRegulatory liaison
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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