Internal Audit Lead - Treasury, Finance & Operations

Stripe is seeking an Internal Audit Lead to join their EMEA Internal Audit (IA) team in Dublin, Ireland or London, UK. As a member of the IA team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the audit landscape in the FinTech sector.

The successful candidate will help drive the execution of a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit strategy that anticipates emerging risks and aligns with management's vision and regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and provide input into a risk-based internal audit strategy that ensures comprehensive, end-to-end audit coverage.
• Oversee evaluation and testing of governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance, financial reporting, and operational processes.
• Produce objective and timely assessments and reports for the Board, Audit Committee, and senior leadership on issues related to risk management, controls, and governance.
• Engage with partners and regulators; help prepare and present audit evidence and findings.
• 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.
• Invest in understanding the business to better identify areas of need and opportunities to advise.
• Research and stay current on applicable regulatory requirements and emerging trends and best practices.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in internal auditing, risk management, or compliance, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
• Experience of auditing treasury operations, liquidity risk frameworks, stress testing, protections for customer funds.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CAMS, CRCM or similar is required.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data analytics and continuous monitoring tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional remediation efforts and track closure of corrective actions.
• High degree of integrity, independence, and professional skepticism.
• Expertise in auditing financial controls and operations with a working knowledge of regulatory compliance.

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.
• Experience with audit management software, automation platforms, and advanced data analytics.
• Demonstrated track record of building continuous audit/monitoring programs.