Internal Audit Lead - Treasury, Finance & Operations
Role summary
Stripe is seeking an Internal Audit Lead with expertise in treasury, finance, and operations to join their world-class Internal Audit team in Dublin or London. This role is pivotal in shaping the audit landscape within the dynamic FinTech sector, focusing on providing independent, risk-based assurance to the board and management. You will drive a comprehensive audit strategy, evaluate controls, and report on risks, governance, and compliance. The position requires a strong understanding of financial services regulations and controls, with the ability to communicate complex issues to senior stakeholders and regulators. This is an opportunity to significantly impact Stripe's operational framework, protect the organization, and ensure excellence and compliance in a rapidly evolving industry.
Who we are
About Stripe
Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups - use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.
About the team
To advance Stripe’s important mission, we are building a world class Internal Audit (IA) team. Our purpose is to strengthen the organization’s ability to create, protect, and sustain value by providing the board and management with independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, advice, insight, and foresight. We are consumed with the goal of moving as fast as the business, being powered by technology, and increasing the maturity of Stripe’s controls where it matters the most.
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. We’re looking for a candidate with deep treasury, finance, safeguarding, operations, and regulatory compliance audit experience who will help us build and scale a global audit program.
What you’ll do
As a member of the EMEA IA team you will be central to shaping our audit landscape in one of the most dynamic sectors of FinTech. In this pivotal role, you will help drive the execution of a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit strategy that not only anticipates emerging risks but also aligns seamlessly with our management's vision and regulatory landscape.
As a member of the Internal Audit team, you will harness your expertise in governance, risk management, and internal controls to produce invaluable assessments that empower our Board, Audit Committee, and senior leadership to make informed, strategic decisions. This is more than just an auditing position; it's an opportunity to influence the very framework of our operations, protect our organization from unforeseen challenges, and bolster our commitment to excellence and compliance in the rapidly evolving world of Fintech. If you're looking to make a significant impact and elevate your career in an innovative and supportive environment, this is your chance to step into a role where your insights will drive meaningful change and ensure our continued success.
This position is office-based in Dublin, Ireland or London, UK
Responsibilities
Who you are
We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.