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Senior Manager, Internal Audit (Compliance)

Airwallex - Sydney, NSW, Australia - In-office - posted 2026-07-29

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Airwallex is a unified payments and financial platform serving over 250,000 global businesses. As Senior Manager of Internal Audit (Compliance), you will lead the design and execution of risk-based audit plans, leveraging data analytics to assess financial crime and regulatory compliance controls. You'll work with senior management and the Board to provide independent assurance and actionable insights that drive operational excellence. Key responsibilities include developing comprehensive audit plans prioritizing high-risk areas, executing fieldwork to assess control design and effectiveness, and delivering insightful reports to leadership. You'll develop and implement data analysis tools using Python, Databricks, and Looker to enhance audit efficiency and identify emerging risks. You'll manage stakeholder relationships, communicate complex compliance issues clearly, and ensure timely remediation of audit findings. You'll stay current on regulatory changes and industry best practices, promoting continuous improvement across the organization. You bring 5-8+ years of professional audit experience in financial services (banking, card schemes, or electronic money institutions), with deep expertise in financial crime compliance, fraud detection, card scheme compliance, and enterprise risk management. You have hands-on experience with banking regulators (MAS, APRA, DNB, FCA) and strong knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks. You're detail-oriented, self-motivated, and skilled at presenting sensitive issues to senior management. Professional qualifications (CIA, CPA, CAMS, FRM) and fintech experience are preferred. You're fluent in English and comfortable in a fast-paced, global environment.

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