Internal Audit Senior Manager, Japan

Company Description

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 lives 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.
• More about our mission and what we offer .

Job Description

A bit about the role

• We are looking for an Internal Audit Senior Manager to join our growing APAC Internal Audit (IA) team based in Japan.
• Your main task will be to support the internal audit process for Wise entities in Japan.
• The scope includes both global and regional processes and working with colleagues within the company and externally with partnering firms.
• You will make recommendations to improve governance, risk management and internal controls.
• You will be responsible for planning, assigning, and supervising the operational activities of the team as well as completing your own tasks during the audit.

The role

presents a great opportunity to focus on the development and delivery of audit engagements in a fast-paced environment, focused 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 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 Tokyo-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 proven experience working in risk, control or assurance and you want to continuously improve how to get the job done.
• You have worked in technology, fintech or broader financial services industries.
• Excellent business language skills in Japanese and English both verbal and written.
• You have overseen planning, staffing, delivery and reporting of multiple audit engagements.
• You have strong communication skills with the regulators and industry associations.
• 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 and know when to escalate and ask for support.
• 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 seek to use data analytics and technology in your work and decision making processes. Practical experience in data analytics preferred.
• 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.
• 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.
• Able to adapt with fast moving and agile business environment

Experience:

• 10+ years in Internal Audit, Risk, or Control functions within Fintech, Digital Banking, Retail Brokerage or high-growth Technology sectors, with a track record of leading complex, end-to-end risk-based internal audits.
• Expert-level knowledge of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA) (Required).
• Working knowledge of related Japanese regulations, such as the Payment Services Act, Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds, JSDA/industry association rules, data privacy laws, and customer asset safeguarding (Preferred).
• Proven ability to lead teams, oversee engagement execution, and manage direct liaison with the Japanese regulators and statutory external auditors.
• Experience preparing materials and reporting for subsidiary Boards or subsidiary Audit Committees is highly desirable.
• Awareness of UK/US directives and regulations which are commonly applicable or have extraterritorial application to Japan is nice to have.
• Bachelor's degree in accountancy, finance or equivalent. Professional certifications (CPA, ACCA, CIA, CAMS) are highly desirable.

Additional Information

Approximate Salary Range:

Base Salary JPY20,000,000 - 25,000,000 + RSUs

Some of your benefits:

• Stock options
• Generous parental leave
• Travel to other global Wise offices
• Loads of growth and development opportunities

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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