Internal Audit - Regulatory Lead, EMEA

Stripe
London
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)Experience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical skills","Written communication","Verbal communication","Integrity","Independence","Professional skepticism","Cross-functional leadership"]

Lead risk-based internal audits for EMEA, shaping audit coverage to anticipate emerging regulatory risks and align with management priorities. Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance, and operational processes, and deliver independent reports to the UK Board and Audit Committee. Translate complex technical and regulatory issues to senior stakeholders and partner across functions to drive remediation plans, validated to closure.

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Internal Audit - Regulatory Lead, EMEA

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Job Summary

Lead risk-based internal audits for EMEA, shaping audit coverage to anticipate emerging regulatory risks and align with management priorities. Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance, and operational processes, and deliver independent reports to the UK Board and Audit Committee. Translate complex technical and regulatory issues to senior stakeholders and partner across functions to drive remediation plans, validated to closure.
Location: London
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead and execute risk-based internal audits and help shape an end-to-end audit strategy covering emerging risks, management priorities, and regulatory obligations.
  • •Evaluate governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance, financial reporting, and operational processes to assess effectiveness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
  • •Deliver independent, objective audit reports to the UK Board, Audit Committee, and senior leadership, communicating complex regulatory and technical risks clearly.
  • •Engage with partners and regulators by preparing and presenting audit evidence and findings to strengthen internal oversight confidence.
  • •Partner with senior management and cross-functional teams to translate findings into structured remediation plans and track corrective actions to verified closure.

Key Requirements

  • •8+ years of experience in internal auditing, risk management, or compliance, preferably in banking/financial services.
  • •Expertise auditing financial controls, operations, and regulatory compliance.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • •Strong experience with risk-based audit planning, execution, and reporting across governance, compliance, financial reporting, and operational controls.
  • •Professional certification (CIA, CPA, CAMS, CRCM or similar) required (or active pursuit) and strong analytical skills using data analytics/continuous monitoring tools.
Experience:8+ yearsBankingFinancial servicesFintech
Education:Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
Skills:Analytical skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationIntegrityIndependenceProfessional skepticismCross-functional leadership
Certifications:CIACPACAMSCRCM
Languages:English
Tech Stack:GAAPIFRSPSD2EMD2EBAData analyticsContinuous monitoringAudit management softwareAutomation platforms

Company Brief

Stripe
Provides payment processing APIs and financial infrastructure for internet businesses. Powers online payments for millions of companies from startups to Fortune 500s.
Industry: Payments
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Decacorn (USD 10B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2010
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