Senior Manager, Internal Audit – Dublin, Ireland

Senior Manager, Internal Audit – Dublin, Ireland 

Are you ready to use your audit skills for one of the world’s largest FinTech organizations? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it’s time to join Western Union as a Senior Manager, Internal Audit! 

Western Union powers your pursuit. 

Role Responsibilities 
As a key member of Western Union’s Global Internal Audit team based in Dublin, this role leads the planning and execution of audit activities across the EMEA-APAC region and global audits. Responsibilities include evaluating internal controls, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and presenting findings to management and regional boards. The role also involves risk consulting, process improvement, and oversight of the Dublin audit team. Additionally, it supports the Head of Internal Audit WUPSIL, acts as deputy when needed, and contributes to regulatory activities under the Central Bank of Ireland’s Control Function (CF2) framework. 

• Assist in managing department operations, including audit planning, resource allocation, scheduling and participates in annual risk assessment and planning
• Monitor and report audit progress against the annual plan 
• Contribute to department-wide strategy, including staffing, recruitment, training, and methodology enhancements 
• Lead selected audits end-to-end, including planning, execution, reporting, and administration in compliance with IIA Standards
• Design and execute audit strategies to assess key controls and identify operational improvements 
• Develop and apply data analytics to support audit objectives 
• Evaluate processes, systems under development, and organizational change programs 
• Identify root causes of control issues and recommend improvements; prepare executive summaries for senior management 
• Facilitate meetings with senior stakeholders and present audit findings 
• Provide people management for Internal Audit Manager and Auditors in the Dublin office 
• Coach, mentor, and supervise staff, offering regular feedback and development support 
• Participate in due diligence activities, such as regional acquisitions 
• Maintain and update risk assessments for the audit universe 
• Recommend enhancements to audit methodology and practices 

Role Requirements 

• University degree or higher level qualification 
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Audit or related risk / compliance field 
• Certification as a CIA, ACA, CFE, CISA or other equivalent is required 
• Preferred greater than 2-4 years in a management capacity. 
• Preferred 2-4 years Big 4 experience

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next. 

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company — transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward. 

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.  

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your Ireland specific benefits include: 

• 25 days annual leave
• Comprehensive life & medical cover
• Contributory pension plan
• Cycle-To-Work scheme

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.  

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week. 

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws. 

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

08-01-2025

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.