Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute internal audits across business, operational, financial, compliance, and technology areas.
- Perform end-to-end audit activities including scoping, walkthroughs, testing, documentation, and reporting.
- Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including system-based and automated controls.
- Participate in regulatory and compliance reviews, including exposure to AML / CFT and DORA-related audit areas, as part of the overall audit plan.
- Evaluate processes and controls across cross-border operations, payment services, and multiple jurisdictions.
- Prepare clear and concise audit reports with actionable recommendations and agreed timelines.
- Track audit observations and follow up on remediation actions.
- Work closely with business, operations, technology, and compliance teams across geographies while maintaining audit independence.
Requirements:
- 6–8 years of experience in internal audit, risk, or controls within fintech, payments, banking, or regulated financial services.
- Prior experience in internal audit or Big 4 risk advisory preferred.
- Experience working in or auditing cross-country / multi-jurisdiction financial services operations.
- Exposure to AML / CFT regulatory audits or reviews as part of broader audit or risk work.
- Experience or exposure to DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) audits, ICT risk, or operational resilience reviews.
- Hands-on experience in testing system-based and IT-dependent controls.
- Working knowledge of AI-enabled audit, risk, or compliance tools is an advantage.
- Good understanding of payment services business models, fund flows, and operational processes.
- CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) / CISA / CA / CPA.
- CAMS or equivalent AML certification – desirable.
- Strong understanding of internal audit methodology, risk management, and internal controls.
- Ability to test and evaluate system-based, automated, and IT-dependent controls.
- Working knowledge of regulatory compliance in financial services across multiple jurisdictions.
- Comfort with technology-enabled environments, including AI-supported tools and data-driven reviews.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills.
- Effective communication with stakeholders across regions.
- Independent, practical, and collaborative working style.
