Senior Auditor, Internal Audit – Dublin, Ireland

📍 Dublin, Ireland | Hybrid (3 days/week)

We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join our Group Internal Audit team in Dublin, Ireland.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Internal Audit for EMEA-APAC region , this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of Financial, Operational, and Compliance audits across a global organization.

Western Union powers your pursuit.

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will provide independent assurance through the review and assessment of control frameworks operating within Western Union's regulated and statutory entities. You will evaluate the implementation of policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements while helping to strengthen risk management, governance, and compliance across the business. Working as part of a global Internal Audit team, you will primarily support audits across Europe, while also contributing to reviews in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific regions.

This role requires a collaborative, detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and experience operating within regulated environments.

Role Responsibilities

Execute Internal Audits

• Assist in the delivery of the annual Internal Audit Plan through the execution of Financial, Operational, and Compliance audits.
• Conduct audit fieldwork and evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls across key business processes.
• Participate in multiple audits and consulting projects simultaneously, leveraging AI-enabled tools to enhance audit planning, execution, analysis, and documentation, while improving audit quality and efficiency, and ensuring work is delivered on time and in accordance with Internal Audit standards and methodology .
• Identify , assess, and communicate audit findings, control weaknesses, and risk exposures to audit management and business stakeholders.
• Provide assurance over the effectiveness of control frameworks operating within regulated and statutory entities.
• Follow through on issues identified during audits and support the validation of remediation activities.

Leverage Data Analytics and Enhance Audit Effectiveness

• Partner closely with the Internal Audit Data Analytics team to identify opportunities to enhance testing through data-driven approaches.
• Develop audit testing strategies that incorporate analytics to improve efficiency, coverage, and insight.
• Identify trends, exceptions, and emerging risks through the use of data analysis.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and testing techniques.

Reporting and Stakeholder Management

• Prepare clear, concise, and high-quality audit reports detailing the scope, testing performed, observations, risks, and recommendations.
• Complete audit workpapers accurately, comprehensively, and on a timely basis.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to obtain updates on remediation activities and track progress against agreed action plans.
• Monitor issue resolution and assess the ability of stakeholders to meet committed delivery dates.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions and geographical regions.

Role Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in I nternal audit or E xternal audit Big 4 experience desirable. .
• Experience evaluating and testing internal controls within regulated environments.
• Experience within the Money Services Business (MSB), financial services, banking, fintech, or other regulated industries is preferred.
• Exposure to regulatory examinations, independent reviews, or external audits is advantageous .
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while effectively communicating risks and issues to management.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Business, Information Technology, Law, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CAMS or equivalent is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of internal controls, audit methodologies, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate audit observations and recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Oracle, ACL, or similar audit and data analytics tools is desirable.

Soft Skills

• Professional, proactive, and results-oriented mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning and development.

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

• 25 working days, for employees with less than 5 years of service
• Comprehensive life & medical cover
• 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 at least 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

09-30-2026 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.