EMEA Regulatory Audit Lead — FinTech Controls & Risk

United States Digital Space LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in London is seeking an senior Internal Audit leader to shape and scale our global IA program. You will drive a risk-based audit strategy, report to the UK Board and Audit Committee, and partner with engineering, product, treasury, legal, compliance, and operations to implement durable remediation.

Based in our London office, you will stay ahead of regulatory developments (FCA, IFRS, GAAP) and use data analytics to strengthen controls, enhance governance, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years in internal auditing, risk management, or compliance.
• Experience 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.
• Preferred qualifications include Master’s degree and experience in regulated financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based internal audits.
• Oversee evaluation of governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance, financial reporting, and operational processes.
• Present independent reports to the UK Board, Audit Committee, and senior leadership.
• Engage with partners and regulators; prepare and present audit evidence and findings.
• Clearly communicate complex risks to senior stakeholders including the Board and regulators (e.g., FCA).
• Collaborate with senior management across engineering, product, treasury, legal, compliance, and operations to remediate findings.
• Stay current on applicable regulatory requirements and trends (GAAP, IFRS, PSD2, EBA, etc.).
• Invest in understanding the business to identify areas of need and opportunities to advise.

Skills

Risk management

Audit planning

Data analytics

Stakeholder comms

Cross-functional leadership

Education

CIA/CPA/CAMS/CRCM certs

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Audit management software

Automation platforms

Data analytics tools

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC in London is seeking an senior Internal Audit leader to shape and scale our global IA program. You will drive a risk-based audit strategy, report to the UK Board and Audit Committee, and partner with engineering, product, treasury, legal, compliance, and operations to implement durable remediation.

Based in our London office, you will stay ahead of regulatory developments (FCA, IFRS, GAAP) and use data analytics to strengthen controls, enhance governance, and