Head of Internal Audit - APAC
Core
Lead the internal audit function for Remitly's regulated entities across Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, and Australia, ensuring risk-based assurance and regulatory compliance.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Internal Audit (Regional)
Builds
Annual audit plans, audit universe, and regional audit capability
Domain
Financial services / Fintech / Payments / APAC Regulatory Compliance
Required skills
Internal audit leadership, risk-based audit planning, APAC regulatory knowledge (JFSA, BSP, MAS, AUSTRAC, ASIC), AML/CFT and sanctions expertise, team management, stakeholder management (Boards/Regulators), data analytics for audit
Preferred skills
CIA/CRCM/CISA/CAMS certifications, Tableau/Power BI/Snowflake/Alteryx, co-source management, AI-assisted audit tools
Technologies
Tableau, Power BI, Snowflake, Alteryx, AI-assisted audit tools
Responsibilities
Own the internal audit assurance framework across four APAC jurisdictions; Build the annual audit plan and audit universe; Manage and develop a team of internal auditors; Lead audit engagements end-to-end; Monitor remediation of audit recommendations; Engage directly with entity Boards and regulators; Represent APAC priorities in global GAA initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership
