Sr Internal Auditor

Klar S.A de C.V.; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on perf and t

Stock options

Vacation days and leaves

Medical Insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Modern centralized office in MX City

Job summary

Klar in Mexico City is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to join our growing risk and compliance team. This full-time role blends on-site collaboration with a hybrid schedule, requiring regular presence in the office 2-3 days a week.

You will conduct fieldwork, analyze controls, and develop data tools to strengthen audits. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in finance, strong analytical skills, and fluency in English, with a passion for turning complex risks into clear actions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in financial industry, preferably in Internal Audit, compliance and Risk.
• Knowledge of financial market regulations incl. Mexican Banking and SOFIPO regulations, GRC frameworks, and issue management.
• Strong analytical background and data analysis skills.
• Intermediate English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit fieldwork and produce final reports with the team.
• Present and analyse audit reports with involved areas.
• Lead audits according to the annual program and ad hoc needs.
• Develop and optimize data visualization and analysis tools to strengthen audit processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Risk-based decision making

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Actuary, Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Mathematics

Tools

Python

Job description

About Klar

We're turning one of the world's largest underbanked markets into something fairer, simpler, and more transparent.

7 million users served since 2019. Uber's first global credit card, built right here in Mexico and Berlin. Klar Empresarial, a brand-new B2B solution bringing agile credit and smart accounts to SMEs who've been ignored by traditional banks for too long. And a full banking license on the horizon, because our customers asked for it and we listened.

We move fast, we think big, and we go all in, because as our CEO puts it: "Growing doesn't always mean going further. Sometimes it means going deeper."

Behind all of it is a team of 30+ nationalities, working across Mexico City, Berlin, and Argentina, obsessed with building financial products that are simpler, faster, and fairer than anything that came before.

This is Klar, and we're seeking the people who'll write the next chapter.

Our people

If you join us at Klar, you’ll be welcomed to a team that is rich in many talents and we are very proud! With our head office in Mexico City, and remote tech hubs in Berlin and Argentina, we are always learning something new about another culture or language. With so many people from different backgrounds and walks of life (young professionals, parents, LGBTQ+, neurodivergence), you’ll definitely find your people here!

Our values

• Ownership - We own our successes & our failures as a team.
• Excellence - We do everything to the best of our ability & always seek to achieve a new level of excellence in our work.
• Inclusion - We believe we are stronger together and actively work to promote a safe, diverse, inclusive, and respectful culture.
• Customer Obsession - We understand the value Klar can bring to its customers & it’s always at the forefront of our decisions.
• Klarity - We communicate clearly & with authenticity. It’s in our name & it’s what we do.

The position and your daily adventures

This is a full-time position based in our Mexico City office with a hybrid model, therefore we are looking forward to seeing you in our office 2-3 times per week.

What you can expect:

Our internal audit area is crucial to our business. They work closely with risk and compliance to create an internal risk management framework and to make sure they're running efficiently.

We are looking for a great team player auditor, who'll be responsible for covering regulatory compliance and finance risk management. Your role will include:

• Participation and conduction of audit fieldwork, through test execution as well as production of the final report together with the team.
• Present and jointly analyze audit reports with the areas involved
• Lead audits according to the annual program, as well as for needs that may arise.
• Develop, implement, and optimize data visualization and analysis tools to strengthen audit processes.
• Identification of issues and discussion with relevant stakeholders
• Follow- up actions plans to ensure their correct implementation
• Participate in continuous risk assessments and preparation the annual audit plan
  

You will be interacting with stakeholders from the first and second line of defense, you will also act as a knowledge multiplier, sharing your experience and training with other auditors to elevate the team's technical skills, while actively participating in internal audit projects.

And you will be doing all this in a multicultural environment, full of new technologies and tools, having to continually study and understand the Klar environment, with the freedom and incentive to create new and more efficient ways of assessing the company's risk.

This is an exciting time for Klar, we are launching exciting new products. Come and join the journey and help us build the future of finance.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Actuary, Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Mathematics or a related field
• At least 10 years of experience in the financial industry, preferably in Internal Audit, compliance and Risk
• Knowledge of financial market regulations, including Mexican Banking and SOFIPO regulations, GRC frameworks, and issue management
• Thorough understanding of banking processes, internal audit, and internal controls
• Data analysis knowledge of tools such as Python or similar
• Strong analytical background
• Intermediate English proficiency

Softskills:

• Hands- on and willing to get hands dirty on execution
• Organized
• Decision - making based on risk mitigation
• Great team player, communication and listening skills
• Critical Thinking
• Strong prioritization and organization skills
• Self - starter and ability to work independently

Our offer to you:

• Competitive salary based on performance and experience
• Chance of earning Klar stock options
• 15 days of paid vacation per year; plus extended maternity and paternity leaves
• Vacation premium
• 30 days of Christmas bonus
• Food vouchers
• Medical Insurance
• Computer device
• Wellhub subscription to offer mental and physical health
• Sponsored coaching and therapy sessions via Modern Health
• A modern centrally located office in Mexico City with free drinks, snacks, and regular social events
• International work environment with amazing and highly skilled people
• A world class team that helps you evolve your skills in areas you're interested in

Klar is a safe place for everyone!

We trust our highly skilled and diverse team and we’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for new talents to flourish. We value diversity and welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation and identity.

Should you require any accommodations through the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know how we can help!