Internal Audit - Regulatory Lead, EMEA
Stripe · London · 6480 Internal Audit · listed September 3, 2026
The shape of it
Seniority
Senior
Experience asked
8+ years
Where
Not stated
Requirements listed
9
Length
860 words
In the posting’s own words
Our IA team is responsible for providing objective assurance on the design and operational effectiveness of Stripe’s internal controls and business processes, its compliance with laws and regulations, its risk management framework, and other governance processes. Organized as a single global function, the team operates under a unified methodology, set of policies, and governance model — with specialized leads who bring deep domain expertise while working in alignment with that shared framework. We’re looking for a leader with extensive finance, operations, fiduciary, and regulatory compliance audit experience who will help us build and scale a global audit program.
What it asks for · 9
- 8+ years of experience in internal auditing, risk management, or compliance, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
- Expertise in auditing financial controls, operations and regulatory compliance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- Strong experience in risk-based audit planning, execution, and reporting across governance, compliance, financial reporting, and operational controls.
- Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CAMS, CRCM or similar is required (or active pursuit).
- Strong analytical skills with experience using data analytics and continuous monitoring tools to support audit activities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex issues clearly to non-technical senior stakeholders.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional remediation efforts and track closure of corrective actions.
- High degree of integrity, independence, and professional skepticism.
Also a plus
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, MBA, or related advanced degree.
- Prior experience in a regulated financial institution or network with complex relationships among network partners.
- Experience with audit management software, automation platforms, and advanced data analytics.
- Demonstrated track record of building continuous audit/monitoring programs.
What the job covers
- Lead and execute risk-based internal audits and provide input into a risk-based internal audit strategy that ensures comprehensive, end-to-end audit coverage. This strategy should reflect emerging risks, management priorities, and regulatory obligations.
- Oversee evaluation and testing of governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance, financial reporting, and operational processes to ensure their effectiveness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
- Present independent, objective reports directly to the UK Board, Audit Committee, and senior leadership on the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes, communicating complex technical and regulatory risks to senior stakeholders in clear, actionable terms.
- Ability to engage with partners and regulators; help prepare and present audit evidence and findings to enhance confidence in our internal oversight processes.
- Clearly communicate complex risks and impacts to senior stakeholders, including the Board, Audit Committee, and regulators (e.g., FCA, CBI).
- Partner with senior management and cross-functional teams - including engineering, product, treasury, legal, compliance, and operations - to translate audit findings into durable, structured remediation plans with control enhancements, tracking all corrective actions to verified closure.
- Invest in understanding the business to better identify areas of need and opportunities to advise.
- Research and stay current on applicable regulatory requirements and (e.g., GAAP, IFRS, PSD2, EMD2, EBA, etc.), emerging trends and best practices.
Degree language
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- High degree of integrity, independence, and professional skepticism.
Tools and skills named
Security & compliance
- Audit20×
- Regulatory10×
- Risk management5×
Ways of working
- Cross-functional2×
- Testing
Operations & finance
- GAAP
Words the posting leans on
- audit17×
- internal11×
- management10×
- compliance9×
- risk9×
- controls8×
- regulatory7×
- senior7×
- experience6×
- governance6×
- financial5×
- processes5×
- requirements5×
- risk management5×
- business4×
- complex4×
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