Internal Audit Lead, Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Bank (MALPB)

Job Overview

We are seeking an Internal Audit Lead to join our team at Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our audit landscape, driving the execution of a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit strategy that anticipates emerging risks and aligns with our management's vision and regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute a risk-based internal audit strategy that ensures comprehensive, end-to-end audit coverage, reflecting 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.
• Produce objective and timely assessments and reports for the Board, Audit Committee, and senior leadership on issues related to risk management, controls, and governance.
• Serve as the principal Internal Audit liaison to network partners and regulators; 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.
• Collaborate with stakeholder teams to translate audit findings into durable, structural remediation plans while building and sustaining business relationships to support ongoing audit planning and execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in internal auditing, risk management, or compliance, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting and supervisory expectations for banks and financial services.
• Experience with audit management software, automation platforms, and advanced data analytics.
• Demonstrated track record of building continuous audit/monitoring programs.