Global FinTech Internal Audit Lead

Zepz; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited annual leave

Great healthcare benefits

Employee discounts

Hybrid London office commute

Job summary

Zepz is seeking an experienced auditor to join our global fintech team. In this hands-on role you will cover operational, regulatory, financial, and technology risks while gaining exposure to diverse products and jurisdictions.

You will lead audits from planning to reporting, partner with stakeholders across the 1st and 2nd lines, and strengthen controls as our business scales. A curious mindset and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years experience in internal/external audit, preferably within fintech, payments, or financial services.
• Experience leading and executing on audit engagements from planning through to reporting.
• Strong understanding of risk management, governance, and the regulatory frameworks of E-Money Institutions/Payment Institutions (PSD2, AML Regulations, FCA Handbook).
• Ability to analyse data, challenge constructively, and form evidence-based conclusions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for complex topics.
• Proactive mindset, comfortable in fast-paced environments, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver internal audits from planning through to reporting and follow-up.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of controls across operational, regulatory, financial and technology processes.
• Identify risks, determine root causes and provide practical recommendations to strengthen controls and improve outcomes.
• Deliver assurance work across our regulated business and assess compliance with regulatory obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Evaluate controls supporting areas such as Safeguarding, AML, Consumer Protection, Data Privacy, and Regulatory Reporting.
• Develop understanding of evolving regulatory expectations and emerging risks affecting the global payments and remittance industry.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across the 1st and 2nd Lines of Defense.
• Communicate audit observations clearly and support stakeholders in developing effective remediation plans.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the Internal Audit function and support audit planning and risk assessment activities.
• Use data analytics, automation and AI-enabled audit techniques to enhance audit coverage, support analysis and improve efficiency.
• Leverage technology to identify insights, perform testing and strengthen assurance activities.
• Maintain an awareness of emerging technologies and their impact on business risks and controls.
• A genuine curiosity about AI and how it can be applied in your area of work, with practical experience using AI tools in a professional context.

Skills

Internal audit

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Independent problem solving

AI literacy

Job description

Zepz is seeking an experienced auditor to join our global fintech team. In this hands-on role you will cover operational, regulatory, financial, and technology risks while gaining exposure to diverse products and jurisdictions.

You will lead audits from planning to reporting, partner with stakeholders across the 1st and 2nd lines, and strengthen controls as our business scales. A curious mindset and strong communication are essential.