Internal Audit - Regulatory Lead, EMEA

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

Lead risk-based internal audits across EMEA for a fast-moving fintech environment. You’ll evaluate governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance, and financial reporting effectiveness, then deliver clear, independent findings to the UK Board, Audit Committee, and senior leadership. Partner with cross-functional teams to turn audit results into durable remediation plans, stay current on evolving regulations (e.g., FCA and PSD2), and strengthen Stripe’s internal oversight through continuous monitoring and advisory.

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Internal Audit - Regulatory Lead, EMEA

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Job Summary

Lead risk-based internal audits across EMEA for a fast-moving fintech environment. You’ll evaluate governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance, and financial reporting effectiveness, then deliver clear, independent findings to the UK Board, Audit Committee, and senior leadership. Partner with cross-functional teams to turn audit results into durable remediation plans, stay current on evolving regulations (e.g., FCA and PSD2), and strengthen Stripe’s internal oversight through continuous monitoring and advisory.
Location: London
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead and execute risk-based internal audits and shape a strategy that ensures comprehensive end-to-end audit coverage.
  • •Oversee evaluation and testing of governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance, financial reporting, and operational processes.
  • •Deliver independent, objective reports to the UK Board, Audit Committee, and senior leadership, communicating complex technical and regulatory risks clearly.
  • •Engage with partners and regulators by preparing and presenting audit evidence and findings to strengthen internal oversight.
  • •Partner with senior management and cross-functional teams to translate findings into remediation plans, track corrective actions, and ensure verified closure.

Key Requirements

  • •8+ years of experience in internal auditing, risk management, or compliance, preferably in banking or financial services.
  • •Expertise 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 (required or active pursuit).
Experience:8+ yearsFinancial servicesFintech
Education:Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
Skills:Analytical skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationStakeholder communicationIntegrityIndependenceProfessional skepticismCross-functional collaborationRemediation tracking
Certifications:CIACPACAMSCRCM
Languages:English

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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