Head of Internal Audit EU & UK

At MoneyGram, we connect the world by making the movement of money across borders seamless, affordable, and secure for everyone.

About the role

As the Head of Internal Audit for the EU and UK, you will establish, implement, and oversee the Internal Audit function for MoneyGram’s regulated entities across the region within a globally governed Internal Audit model. The role ensures that Internal Audit operates in alignment with the Regulation of 19 May 2015 (circular nbb_2015_21) and with internationally recognized Internal Audit standards, while preserving local independence and direct access to the statutory governing body. 
You will serve as a senior leader accountable for the audit framework, annual planning, execution, reporting, and continuous improvement. The role reports functionally to the regulated entity Board of Directors and administratively to the Vice President, Global Internal Audit.

What you will get to do

Independence, governance, and charter

• Oversee an Internal Audit function that complies with the principles of the Regulation of 19 May 2015 (circular nbb_2015_21).
• Develop, regularly update, and support approval of an Internal Audit Charter for the EU and UK regulated entities, ensuring local regulatory expectations are reflected.
• Ensure proper implementation of the Charter by maintaining sufficient resources and competencies in the field of internal audit.
• Maintain direct and unrestricted access to the regulated entity Board and clear escalation routes when independence or resourcing is at risk.

Audit planning and execution

• Ensure a risk-based audit plan is created, validated, and executed annually, covering all activities and material risks of the EU and UK entities, including technology and IT risks, while providing local risk perspective and constructively challenging proposed coverage.
• Lead and oversee audit engagements from planning through reporting, ensuring alignment with the Global Internal Audit Standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Ensure audit work is complete, well documented, and provides clear, evidence-based insights.
• Provide effective and timely reporting on audit status, obstacles and required actions.
• Manage and maintain the internal audit issues log, including follow up, status updates, and reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Recommend improvements to governance, risk management, and internal controls through audits, testing, and project involvement.
• Respond to internal and external requests for information, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to the approved operating model.
• Serve as a trusted partner to management on governance, process, internal control, and risk matters while preserving independence.
• Promote a proactive, forward looking, and solution-oriented approach, leveraging tools and technology to drive efficiency.

Quality, continuous improvement, and coordination

• Participate in the application of an internal quality control and continuous improvement system.
• Coordinate and exchange information with other lines of defense to support a strong assurance ecosystem.

Stakeholder and regulatory engagement

• Present audit plans and results clearly to internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies.
• Serve as the primary Internal Audit point of contact for the National Bank of Belgium (NBB), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and other regulators.
• Support jurisdiction specific expectations such as UK Fit and Proper assessments, ensuring responses align with the approved Charter and Internal Audit operating model.

Ways of working in a global model

• Operate within Global Internal Audit governance, methodology, standards, quality expectations, and tooling.
• Influence resourcing by assessing adequacy for local risk.

What You Will Need to Be Successful

• 12+ years of Internal Audit experience in financial services or p