EMEA Head of Internal Audit & Regulatory Compliance

Triwill Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Stripe is seeking a senior leader for its Internal Audit (IA) team in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. You will shape a risk-based audit strategy, oversee governance, risk, and controls, and report findings to the UK Board, Audit Committee, and senior leadership.

This role demands deep experience in finance, operations, and regulatory compliance within fintech. Based in London, you will collaborate with cross-functional partners and regulators to drive remediation plans and strengthen

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in internal auditing, risk management, or compliance.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based internal audits and contribute to an annual audit strategy.
• Oversee evaluation and testing of governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance, financial reporting, and operations.
• Present independent reports to the UK Board, Audit Committee, and senior leadership on controls effectiveness and governance.
• Engage with partners and regulators and prepare audit evidence and findings.
• Communicate complex risks to senior stakeholders including the Board and regulators (e.g., FCA).
• Translate audit findings into durable remediation plans with tracking until closure.

Skills

Internal auditing

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Data analytics

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, MBA, or related advanced degree

Tools

Audit management software

Automation platforms

Data analytics tools

Job description

Stripe is seeking a senior leader for its Internal Audit (IA) team in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. You will shape a risk-based audit strategy, oversee governance, risk, and controls, and report findings to the UK Board, Audit Committee, and senior leadership.

This role demands deep experience in finance, operations, and regulatory compliance within fintech. Based in London, you will collaborate with cross-functional partners and regulators to drive remediation plans and strengthen