Senior IT Audit Lead – Payments & Regulatory Risk

Audit & Risk Recruitment; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Audit & Risk Recruitment Company is assisting a global technology organization in San Jose, California to hire a senior IT Auditor with deep expertise in payments, fintech, and regulatory technology risk. You will lead complex audits and interact with regulators across US, EMEA and APAC, with a strong hands-on approach and clear growth potential.

Based in San Jose, you will work in a fast-paced, collaborative team, building the next stage of a high-growth governance function, with 25% travel

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT audit, preferably 14+ years, with Big 4 or industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of payment regulations and control environments.
• Experience leading complex technology audits across APAC/EMEA.
• Able to engage with regulators and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute technology audit strategies covering payments and regulated products.
• Lead risk-based technology audits from scoping to executive reporting.
• Provide SME across payment systems, wallets, processing and infrastructure.
• Assess technology, cybersecurity, operational resilience, data and regulatory risks.
• Engage with payment regulators and financial regulators across markets.

Skills

IT Audit

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Data analytics

Regulatory engagement

Payments risk

Tools

SQL

Python

Data analytics tools

Job description

The Audit & Risk Recruitment Company is assisting a global technology organization in San Jose, California to hire a senior IT Auditor with deep expertise in payments, fintech, and regulatory technology risk. You will lead complex audits and interact with regulators across US, EMEA and APAC, with a strong hands-on approach and clear growth potential.

Based in San Jose, you will work in a fast-paced, collaborative team, building the next stage of a high-growth governance function, with 25% travel