VP, Internal Audit - Payments & Transaction Risk

Cyperus Group LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyperus Group LLC, a leading global financial services organization, seeks a Vice President – Internal Audit to lead risk-based audit engagements across payments, transaction processing, merchant services, and digital financial solutions.

The role partners with senior business and audit leaders to evaluate risk management, internal controls, regulatory requirements, and operational processes, delivering insights and recommendations while mentoring junior staff and shaping the broader audit

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or related financial services function.
• Meaningful payments industry experience required.
• Experience leading complex audit engagements.
• Knowledge of transaction processing and payment operations.
• CIA/CPA/CISA or similar designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex audits from planning through completion, ensuring alignment with IA standards.
• Evaluate governance, risk management practices and internal controls across payment and transaction-processing environments.
• Assess risks related to operational, regulatory, technology, and third-party relationships in financial services.
• Review processes supporting transaction processing, settlement, reconciliation, and related operations.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Internal audit leadership

Payments industry experience

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Project management

Professional certification preferred

Education

CIA / CPA / CISA preferred

Job description

Cyperus Group LLC, a leading global financial services organization, seeks a Vice President – Internal Audit to lead risk-based audit engagements across payments, transaction processing, merchant services, and digital financial solutions.

The role partners with senior business and audit leaders to evaluate risk management, internal controls, regulatory requirements, and operational processes, delivering insights and recommendations while mentoring junior staff and shaping the broader audit