Group Leader IT , Internal Audit - Denver, CO

Does working for a global FinTech company that is passionate about protecting customers interest you? Are you looking to be responsible for influencing a global company's strategic thinking and oversee all aspects of Internal Audit (IA) pertaining to Product and Platform organization (Corporate Technology, Cybersecurity, and Operations)? Join Western Union as Group Leader IT, Internal Audit.

Motivated by our values: purpose-driven, globally minded, and trustworthy & respectful.

We're a FinTech that's using insight from customers and colleagues worldwide to improve financial services for families, small businesses, multinational corporations, and non-profit organizations. We're a team of over 10,000 people spanning 200 countries and territories. We believe when money moves, better things happen.

Relentless pursuit of better

You will function as an independent party to assess the effectiveness of the organization’s risk management, governance, and internal controls processes. Develop, maintain, and execute the audit plan, including managing the testing process, recommending, and monitoring remediation plans, and creating summary reports for executive management and the Audit Committee, while ensuring team resources are managed accordingly. Participate in and drive the annual risk assessment, preparing the annual Platform audit plan and budget. Lead audit projects across the Platform organization (i.e., Cybersecurity, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Strategic Projects, Risk and Controls). Provide insights into business transformation. Offer leadership within Internal Audit and assist in development of the strategic direction and vision. Work with management to set the appropriate timeline for adoption or implementation of business process improvements and waste reduction. Participate on boards, steering committees and projects to ensure appropriate risk and control considerations are escalated.

For such a critical role, you will have 8+ years in audit or control function of a multi-national company. 3+ years of progressively senior level management. Experience working with international countries and within financial services/banking sector. Big 4 audit / technology and business consulting preferred Technology / Regulatory / Financial / Operational background to effectively understand complex interdependencies and business impacting risks. Proven ability to communicate complex issues to Senior Management. Demonstrated ability to be a company-wide change-agent that influences strategic actions and mindset change. History of development of people to continue to grow and increase proficiency in their roles. Professional certifications preferred: CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIPT, CRISC. Previous experience of lean and agile working methodologies is also desirable.

Join us, and let’s connect the world

Western Union is transforming its business and shaping the financial services sector by driving quality, convenience, and customer service to new levels of excellence. It’s an exciting time for our organization, as the largest cross-border money transfer operator, trusted by millions of consumers around the world. If you’re ready to unleash your potential to help drive change through bottom-up innovation, apply now.

We’re a company on the move, and we want our people to grow and develop. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as a great salary and benefits package.

We are passionate about our 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 on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran (U.S.) status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws.

The on-target earnings range is $161,616. - $ 215,488. which includes a base salary of $ 115,449- $153,920 short-term (20% of base), and long-term (20% of base) incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary and are based on a candidate's qualifications, skills, and competencies. Salary is one component of the Western Union total compensation package, which includes short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, flexible time off, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few! To view details of our benefits, visit https://mywubenefits.com/.