Finance
Senior Manager, Internal Audit – Dublin, Ireland
Ready to take your audit expertise to the next level at one of the world’s most influential FinTech leaders?
Looking to join a fast‑moving, globally diverse team where your voice matters and your impact is celebrated?
Then this is your moment—step into the role of Senior Manager, Internal Audit at Western Union.
Western Union powers your pursuit.
Role Responsibilities:
As a leader within Western Union’s Global Internal Audit function, based in Dublin, you will assume end‑to‑end ownership of audit delivery across the EMEA–APAC region while contributing to strategic global audit initiatives. You will play a critical role in strengthening the company’s governance, risk, and control framework by setting audit direction, influencing senior decision‑makers, and ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and corporate priorities. You will also serve as a key advisor to the Head of Internal Audit WUPSIL, act as deputy when required, and support regulatory obligations under the Central Bank of Ireland’s Control Function (CF2) framework.
Leadership & Governance
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Lead the planning, scoping, and execution of complex regional and global audits, ensuring robust evaluation of internal controls and compliance with policies, regulations, and IIA Standards.
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Present clear, strategic audit findings to senior management and regional boards, providing insight that informs decision‑making and strengthens the control environment.
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Provide expert risk advisory support, driving continuous improvement across processes, governance structures, and operating models.
Operational Oversight
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Support leadership in managing Internal Audit operations, including annual planning, resource allocation, scheduling, and ongoing progress monitoring against the approved audit plan.
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Contribute to department‑wide strategic initiatives related to recruitment, talent development, training, and enhancements to audit methodology and tools.
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Maintain and update the audit universe and its associated risk assessments, ensuring accurate coverage of emerging risks and evolving business priorities.
Audit Delivery Excellence
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Lead selected audits end‑to‑end—from planning through reporting—ensuring rigorous execution, impactful insights, and high‑quality documentation.
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Design, refine, and execute audit strategies that assess critical controls, highlight operational inefficiencies, and recommend actionable enhancements.
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Champion the use of data analytics to strengthen audit effectiveness, increase coverage, and deliver deeper insight.
Stakeholder Management & Communication
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Facilitate high‑impact discussions with senior stakeholders, translating technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
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Prepare concise executive summaries that articulate root causes, risks, and strategic implications in a manner appropriate for senior audiences.
People Leadership
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Provide direct people management and leadership to the Internal Audit Manager and audit professionals in the Dublin office.
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Coach, mentor, and develop team members, ensuring continuous performance improvement and career progression.
Strategic Initiatives & Additional Responsibilities
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Support due‑diligence activities for regional acquisitions and strategic transactions.
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Recommend and influence enhancements to audit methodology, processes, and best practices to drive continuous improvement across the function.
Role Requirements:
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University degree or higher-level qualification
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Minimum 10 years’ experience in Audit or related risk/compliance field
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Certification as CIA, ACA, CFE, CISA or equivalent is require
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Significant leadership experience, preferably 2–4+ years in a management capacity, demonstrating the ability to lead teams, drive performance, and influence senior stakeholders.
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Preferred Big 4 background (2–4 years), including hands‑on experience preparing and delivering materials for board‑level discussions and engaging effectively with executive management.
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/.
Benefits
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:
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Comprehensive life & medical cover
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Contributory pension plan
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.
Estimated Job Posting End Date:
02-05-2026
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.
About Western Union
Western Union Company is a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement. Our omnichannel platform connects the digital and physical worlds and makes it possible for consumers and businesses to send and receive money and make payments with speed, ease, and reliability. With our global reach, Western Union moves money for better, connecting family, friends and businesses to enable financial inclusion and support economic growth.
