Senior Internal Auditor — Fintech Risk & Regulatory

Lean Technologies; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity stake in the business

Private healthcare

Flexible office hours

Job summary

Lean Technologies in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Internal Auditor to independently assess Lean's governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks across group entities. You will execute the annual audit plan, evaluate regulatory compliance including GCC jurisdictions, AML/CFT, and technology controls to provide assurance to management and the Audit Committee.

The role requires 4–7 years of experience in fintech or financial services, professional certifications (CIA, CISA, ACCA), and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 4–7 years of internal audit experience, ideally within fintech, payments, or financial services.
• Professional certification (CIA, CISA, ACCA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience auditing across multiple regulatory jurisdictions (GCC experience strongly preferred).
• Familiarity with Open Finance, Open Banking, Retail Payment Systems regulation, AML/CFT requirements, and virtual asset regulatory frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across group entities, covering regulatory compliance, AML/CFT, technology and operations, governance, and financial controls.
• Develop and maintain the annual group audit plan and universe, ensuring appropriate coverage of high-risk areas across all licensed entities.
• Assess design and operating effectiveness of controls; identify control gaps, root causes, and process weaknesses.
• Draft clear, actionable audit findings and reports for management and relevant committees (GLRCC, Audit Committee).
• Track and follow up on remediation of audit findings and management action plans.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

Communication

Independent working

Integrity & skepticism

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Lean Technologies in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Internal Auditor to independently assess Lean's governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks across group entities. You will execute the annual audit plan, evaluate regulatory compliance including GCC jurisdictions, AML/CFT, and technology controls to provide assurance to management and the Audit Committee.

The role requires 4–7 years of experience in fintech or financial services, professional certifications (CIA, CISA, ACCA), and