Global Payments EMEA Audit Lead

Description

About the Team:
Internal Audit is a global function responsible for providing independent assurance and evaluating the company's risk management, governance and internal control processes to determine if they are designed and operating effectively. The Internal Audit team plans and executes audit projects according to our risk-based audit plan by evaluating operational, compliance, IT, and financial processes and controls. We work with business functions in addressing risks and improving the control environment through timely and comprehensive audit work and tracking of remediation actions until completion. Our team plays a crucial role in ensuring the company’s success. We seek people who are willing to learn and put in the effort to solve problems. Our challenges are not your regular day-to-day problems - you’ll be part of a team that’s developing new solutions to new challenges. It’s working fast, at scale, and we’re making a difference. We are looking for talents to join us on this exciting journey!

Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial audit professional based in London, UK, to plan and execute a range of financial regulatory, operational, and compliance audits across the Global Payments business. Global Payments (PIPO) plays a critical role in the monetization of the company’s products. As many of PIPO’s initiatives operate within heavily regulated financial services environments, this role requires strong audit expertise and a sound understanding of regulatory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities:
- Support the development of the annual Global Payments audit plan, ensuring alignment with key risks and regulatory requirements
- Contribute to the identification of relevant risks and regulatory requirements for inclusion in audit scope and work programs
- Execute a portfolio of regulatory audits (including AML/CTF, PSD2, safeguarding, and related areas) and operational audits
- Use data as a core part of audit activities, including risk assessment, planning, audit execution, and continuous monitoring
- Develop robust risk and control matrices and internal audit test plans
- Draft clear, concise, and well-structured audit reports
- Conduct periodic follow-up reviews of audit recommendations to assess the adequacy and timeliness of corrective actions
- Maintain a strong understanding of emerging financial regulatory risks, statutory developments, and industry trends
- Travel internationally to business locations across EMEA, SEA and AMS, up to 30%

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
- Good knowledge of IIA Standards and extensive audit experience, ideally in-house, supporting global payments businesses, fintechs, or large technology platforms
- Strong understanding of the payments and financial services sector, including relevant licensing and compliance requirements across UK and European regulatory regimes
- Ability to assess compliance with regulatory, operational, and financial controls and analyse large data sets
- Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills and confidence presenting audit findings and remediation actions to senior stakeholders
- Highly organized and independent, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
- Interest in technology, with the ability to quickly understand complex business models and product use cases
- Professional qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CPA, CFA, IRM, CIMA, or equivalent

Preferred qualifications:
- Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset who thrives in a fast-paced environment, navigates ambiguity well, and focuses on delivering impact
- Strong critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving capabilities
- Adaptable and versatile, with experience working in a fast-paced, global environment
- A desire to learn, grow, and make an immediate impact