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About the Role
Support the internal audit process for Wise entities in Japan, focusing on improving governance, risk management, and internal controls. This role offers the opportunity to shape the Internal Audit function's operations and methodology in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Support the implementation and operation of the internal audit assurance framework, including continuous monitoring and automated audit routines.
- Support the development of the annual audit plan, including the audit universe, risk assessment, and budgeting processes.
- Deliver audits per the audit plan to ensure timely and relevant outcomes.
- Build and support a strong and self-sufficient internal audit team.
- Monitor the implementation of Internal Audit recommendations and measure improvement effectiveness.
- Develop strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Plan, assign, and supervise the operational activities of the team.
- Complete own audit tasks.
Requirements
- Proven experience in risk, control, or assurance roles.
- Experience in technology, fintech, or broader financial services industries.
- Excellent business language skills in Japanese and English (verbal and written).
- Experience overseeing planning, staffing, delivery, and reporting of multiple audit engagements.
- Strong communication skills with regulators and industry associations.
- Ability to work independently, assume responsibility, and make sound judgments.
- Ability to take ownership of complex new areas and solve problems with limited guidance.
- Strong coordination skills and ability to hold teams accountable for deadlines and quality.
- Attention to detail with the ability to summarize key messages succinctly.
- Seek to use data analytics and technology in work and decision-making processes.
- Curious and collaborative approach to understanding issues and delivering outcomes.
- Passion for driving change, making improvements, and helping stakeholders.
- Willingness to make decisions, work autonomously, and take initiative.
- Strong relationship-building skills across all business levels and externally.
- Adaptability to a fast-moving and agile business environment.
- 10+ years in Internal Audit, Risk, or Control functions within Fintech, Digital Banking, Retail Brokerage, or high-growth Technology sectors.
- Track record of leading complex, end-to-end risk-based internal audits.
- Expert-level knowledge of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA).
- Working knowledge of related Japanese regulations (e.g., Payment Services Act, Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds, JSDA/industry association rules, data privacy laws, customer asset safeguarding).
- Proven ability to lead teams, oversee engagement execution, and manage direct liaison with 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 with extraterritorial application to Japan is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in accountancy, finance, or equivalent.
- Professional certifications (CPA, ACCA, CIA, CAMS) are highly desirable.
Skills
- Risk management
- Control functions
- Assurance
- Technology
- Fintech
- Financial services
- Japanese language proficiency
- English language proficiency
- Audit engagement planning
- Audit engagement staffing
- Audit engagement delivery
- Audit engagement reporting
- Regulatory communication
- Independent work
- Problem-solving
- Coordination
- Attention to detail
- Data analytics
- Technology utilization
- Relationship building
- Agility
- Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA)
- Payment Services Act
- Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds
- JSDA/industry association rules
- Data privacy laws
- Customer asset safeguarding
Location
- Japan
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Senior Manager
- 10+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in accountancy, finance or equivalent
- Professional certifications (CPA, ACCA, CIA, CAMS) highly desirable
Salary/Compensations
- JPY 20,000,000 - 25,000,000 + RSUs
Benefits
- Stock options
- Generous parental leave
- Travel to other global Wise offices
- Growth and development opportunities
About the Company
- Wise is a global technology company building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.
- Wise is on a mission to make people's and businesses' lives easier and save them money when sending money internationally, spending abroad, or making/receiving international payments.
- The company is creating an entirely new network for the world's money.
Equal Opportunity
- Wise is people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice.
- Teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.
- Wise has a truly international team and celebrates differences.
- Inclusive teams help live company values and ensure every Wiser feels respected, empowered, and able to progress in their careers.