IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
This position requires candidates to be based in Atlanta with an expectation to work from the office at least three days per week.
Please note that relocation assistance is not provided.
Senior Internal AuditorReady to have a visible impact on how a global financial services company manages risk? As a Senior Auditor, you will independently lead risk-based audits from planning through report issuance, with audit leadership oversight, assess financial, operational, compliance (including AML), technology, and cybersecurity controls across a complex, cross-border business. You will bring experience evaluating risks and controls, driving engagement timelines and budgets, building strong relationships with business partners, and adding value through clear findings and practical recommendations that strengthen the control environment.
Role Responsibilities- Plan, perform, and occasionally lead assigned compliance, operational, financial, and integrated audits from scoping through reporting following Internal Audit methodology and applicable professional standards.
- Manage timelines and budgets to meet established deadlines.
- Partner with audit team members and business stakeholders to identify and assess key compliance, operational, financial, technology, and regulatory risks.
- Develop risk and control matrices (RCM), audit scope, objectives, and testing approach for audit leadership review and approval, consistent with regulatory expectations and Internal Audit methodology.
- Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls, while leveraging AI, data analytics, and sampling techniques to analyze data, identify patters, outliers, control failures, and opportunities to enhance audit coverage, where applicable.
- Prepare clear, concise, review-ready workpapers and audit evidence that support findings and conclusions that meet Internal Audit methodology and quality standards.
- Maintain knowledge of relevant business, compliance, operational, and technology developments, emerging risks, regulatory requirements, professional standards, and internal control practices.
- Analyze audit exceptions, assess risk and impact, and identify root causes.
- Clearly and timely communicate audit issues and validate factual accuracy with stakeholders.
- Develop clear, well-written audit report quality issue details, and work constructively with stakeholders to develop practical, sustainable action plans that address the root cause.
- Perform follow-up and validation testing to confirm that remediation actions have been implemented and are operating effectively.
- Build trusted, constructive relationships with stakeholders; provide timely status updates and escalate obstacles, significant risks, or emerging issues.
Basic Requirements- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in accounting, finance, business, economics, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk, compliance, controls, or related assurance work.
- Experience independently leading audit workstreams is required.
Preferred- Big 4, financial services, or other regulated-industry experience is preferred.
- CIA, CPA/ACA/ACCA, CFE, CRMA, or a comparable credential is preferred.
WORKPLACE OPTION HYBRID - Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.
BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILSBenefits 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 United States specific benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Global Adoption Assistance
Salary The base salary range is $110,000.00 - $119,000.00 per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary plus annual incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates' qualifications, skills, and competencies.
Other Details Estimated Job Posting End Date:
12-14-2026
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.
