EMEA Regulatory Internal Audit Lead

Stripe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stripe in London is seeking a senior Internal Audit leader to shape and execute a risk-based audit strategy across the EMEA region, aligning with management's vision and regulatory expectations.

You will partner with engineering, product, treasury, legal, and compliance to deliver durable remediation plans, report to the UK Board and Audit Committee, and help elevate Stripe's controls in the fast-growing fintech landscape. Office-based in London.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in internal auditing, risk management, or compliance, preferably in financial services.
• Expertise in auditing financial controls, operations and regulatory compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree required; CIA/CPA/CAMS/CRCM or active pursuit preferred.

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. This strategy should reflect 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, communicating 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 - including engineering, product, treasury, legal, compliance, and operations - 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 (e.g., GAAP, IFRS, PSD2, EMD2, EBA, etc.), emerging trends and best practices.

Skills

Internal audit

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 or MBA (preferred)

Tools

Audit management software

Data analytics platforms

Continuous monitoring tools

Job description

Stripe in London is seeking a senior Internal Audit leader to shape and execute a risk-based audit strategy across the EMEA region, aligning with management's vision and regulatory expectations.

You will partner with engineering, product, treasury, legal, and compliance to deliver durable remediation plans, report to the UK Board and Audit Committee, and help elevate Stripe's controls in the fast-growing fintech landscape. Office-based in London.