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About the Role

As a senior member of the EMEA Internal Audit team, you will be central to shaping our audit landscape in the dynamic FinTech sector. This role drives the execution of a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit strategy, anticipating emerging risks and aligning with management's vision and regulatory landscape. You will harness expertise in governance, risk management, and internal controls to produce assessments that empower leadership to make informed decisions, influence operational frameworks, protect the organization, and bolster commitment to excellence and compliance.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute risk-based internal audits and provide input into a risk-based internal audit strategy that ensures comprehensive, end-to-end audit coverage, reflecting emerging risks, management priorities, and regulatory obligations.
Oversee evaluation and testing of governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance, financial reporting, and operational processes to ensure their effectiveness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
Present independent, objective reports directly to the UK Board, Audit Committee, and senior leadership on the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.
Communicate complex technical and regulatory risks to senior stakeholders in clear, actionable terms.
Engage with partners and regulators; help prepare and present audit evidence and findings to enhance confidence in our internal oversight processes.
Clearly communicate complex risks and impacts to senior stakeholders, including the Board, Audit Committee, and regulators (e.g., FCA, CBI).
Partner with senior management and cross-functional teams to translate audit findings into durable, structured remediation plans with control enhancements, tracking all corrective actions to verified closure.
Invest in understanding the business to better identify areas of need and opportunities to advise.
Research and stay current on applicable regulatory requirements and emerging trends and best practices.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in internal auditing, risk management, or compliance, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
Expertise in auditing financial controls, operations and regulatory compliance.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
Strong experience in risk-based audit planning, execution, and reporting across governance, compliance, financial reporting, and operational controls.
Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CAMS, CRCM or similar is required (or active pursuit).
Strong analytical skills with experience using data analytics and continuous monitoring tools to support audit activities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex issues clearly to non-technical senior stakeholders.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional remediation efforts and track closure of corrective actions.
High degree of integrity, independence, and professional skepticism.
Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, MBA, or related advanced degree (preferred).
Prior experience in a regulated financial institution or network with complex relationships among network partners (preferred).
Experience with audit management software, automation platforms, and advanced data analytics (preferred).
Demonstrated track record of building continuous audit/monitoring programs (preferred).

Skills

Internal auditing
Risk management
Compliance
Auditing financial controls
Auditing operations
Auditing regulatory compliance
Risk-based audit planning
Risk-based audit execution
Risk-based audit reporting
Governance
Internal controls
Financial reporting
Operational controls
Data analytics
Continuous monitoring tools
Written communication
Verbal communication
Presenting complex issues
Cross-functional remediation
Audit management software
Automation platforms
Advanced data analytics
Continuous audit programs
Continuous monitoring programs

Location

London, UK

Work Type

Office-based

Experience Level

Senior
8+ years

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, MBA, or related advanced degree (preferred)

About the Company

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses.
Millions of companies use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities.
Stripe’s mission is to increase the GDP of the internet.
The Internal Audit (IA) team's purpose is to strengthen the organization’s ability to create, protect, and sustain value by providing the board and management with independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, advice, insight, and foresight.
The IA team is responsible for providing objective assurance on the design and operational effectiveness of Stripe’s internal controls and business processes, its compliance with laws and regulations, its risk management framework, and other governance processes.
The team operates as a single global function under a unified methodology, set of policies, and governance model.