EMEA Internal Audit Lead — Regulatory & Controls

Stripe; London (KY); On-site; USD 146,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Stripe in London is seeking a senior internal auditor to shape and run our EMEA IA program. You will plan and execute risk-based audits, assess governance, risk management, and controls, and report findings to the UK Board and Audit Committee.

You will partner with engineering, product, treasury, legal, compliance, and operations to translate audit findings into durable remediation plans and to uphold regulatory compliance in a fast-moving FinTech environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in internal auditing, risk management, or compliance, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Experience auditing financial controls and regulatory compliance.
• Strong communication and ability to present to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based internal audits and strategy development.
• Oversee evaluation of governance, risk management, controls, compliance, financial reporting.
• Present independent reports to the UK Board and Audit Committee.
• Engage with partners and regulators; prepare audit evidence.
• Communicate complex risks to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, treasury, legal, compliance, and operations.
• Develop remediation plans and track closure of actions.
• Stay updated on regulatory requirements (GAAP, IFRS, PSD2, EBA, etc.).

Skills

Internal auditing

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Data analytics

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CIA/CPA/CAMS (or pursuing)

MBA or Master’s in related field

Tools

Audit management software

Data analytics tools

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

Job description

Stripe in London is seeking a senior internal auditor to shape and run our EMEA IA program. You will plan and execute risk-based audits, assess governance, risk management, and controls, and report findings to the UK Board and Audit Committee.

You will partner with engineering, product, treasury, legal, compliance, and operations to translate audit findings into durable remediation plans and to uphold regulatory compliance in a fast-moving FinTech environment.