Manager, Internal Audit

About the team

You'll be part of a collaborative and high-impact Internal Audit team that plays a critical role in supporting Airwallex’s objectives. We provide independent assurance and actionable insights to senior management and the Board, ensuring robust risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Our team is passionate about driving continuous improvement and supporting Airwallex’s mission to be a global fintech leader.

What you'll do

As the Internal Audit Manager – Technology Audit, you will play a key role in safeguarding Airwallex’s technology environment. You’ll plan, execute, and report on technology, cyber, and data audits—covering everything from fieldwork and evidence gathering to issue discussions and report drafting. You’ll analyze the adequacy of controls over IT operations, cloud environments, digital infrastructure, and security governance, ensuring our technology risk management is robust and future-ready. This role is based in Singapore.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and report on technology, cyber, and data audits, including fieldwork, evidence gathering, issue discussions, and report drafting.

• Analyze the adequacy of controls over IT operations, cloud environments, digital infrastructure, and security governance.

• Prepare and maintain well-structured audit documentation and contribute to regular quality reviews.

• Interpret and integrate regulatory requirements (such as MAS TRM, DORA, APRA CPS 234) into audit planning and execution.

• Liaise with a variety of technology and business stakeholders, delivering clear, actionable insights and recommendations.

• Contribute to special reviews, investigations, or time-sensitive risk assessments as needed.

• Foster strong, constructive relationships with control owners and management across Airwallex.

Who you are

We're looking for people who meet the minimum requirements for this role. The preferred qualifications are great to have, but are not mandatory.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

• 6+ years of relevant experience in IT audit, cloud platforms, data analytics, cybersecurity, digital products, or risk management.

• Demonstrated expertise in cloud and digital security.

• Well-versed in financial services regulations, especially those governing technology risk for digital banks and fintech firms.

• Curious and proactive about emerging trends in cloud, DevOps, AI, and new tech stacks.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues to senior management and influence change.

Preferred qualifications:

• Certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, or similar.

• Experience in fintech or financial services, especially in a fast-paced, global environment.

• Prior experience in a Big 4 firm in IT audit, risk, or cybersecurity.

• Demonstrated experience with ITGCs, and SOX process controls.

• Hands-on experience in auditing cloud environments (e.g., GCP).

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team and take initiative on independent assignments.

• Experience with regulatory frameworks such as MAS TRM, DORA, APRA, or GDPR.