Senior Internal Auditor — European Compliance (Fintech)

SumUp; Berlin (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual L&D budget €2000

Pension scheme matching up to 20%

28 days paid leave

Urban Sports Club subsidy

Kita placement assistance

Sabbatical after 3 years

Job summary

SumUp is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to strengthen our internal controls and ensure regulatory compliance across European markets, including the Berlin and London offices. You will assess risks, plan audits and report findings to the Global Head of Internal Audit.

The role demands deep knowledge of European regulations, experience in financial services or fintech, and strong stakeholder management. Fluency in German is required for Berlin-based work.

Qualifications

• Extensive audit experience in financial services or regulated fintech.
• Strong knowledge of European regulatory environment and internal controls.
• Experience in large, international organisations with complex priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• German language fluency (written and spoken for Berlin-based role).

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct regulatory, compliance, and operational audits across SumUp's European markets.
• Prepare audit reports, present findings to management, and recommend improvements.
• Contribute towards the development and improvement of the Internal Audit plan, framework, methodology and templates.
• Coordinate internal audit-related projects together with the relevant teams.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders and foster a proactive culture towards internal controls and compliance.

Skills

Audit experience

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

German language

Job description

SumUp is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to strengthen our internal controls and ensure regulatory compliance across European markets, including the Berlin and London offices. You will assess risks, plan audits and report findings to the Global Head of Internal Audit.

The role demands deep knowledge of European regulations, experience in financial services or fintech, and strong stakeholder management. Fluency in German is required for Berlin-based work.