Internal Audit Lead - Treasury, Finance & Operations

What you'll do As a member of the EMEA IA team, you will help drive the execution of a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit strategy that anticipates emerging risks and aligns with management's priorities and our regulatory landscape. You will apply your expertise in governance, risk management, and internal controls to produce assessments that enable our Board, Audit Committee, and senior leadership to make informed decisions. This position is office-based in Dublin, Ireland or London, UK. Responsibilities - Develop and contribute to a risk-based internal audit strategy that ensures comprehensive, end-to-end audit coverage, reflecting emerging risks, management priorities, and regulatory obligations - Evaluate and test governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance, financial reporting, and operational processes to assess their effectiveness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance - Produce objective and timely assessments and reports for the Board, Audit Committee, and senior leadership on risk management, controls, and governance - Engage with internal partners and regulators; prepare and present audit evidence and findings to support confidence in our internal oversight processes - Communicate complex risks and their impacts clearly to senior stakeholders, including the Board, Audit Committee, and regulators (e.g. FCA, CBI) - 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 - Invest in understanding the business to better identify areas of need and opportunities to advise - Research and stay current on applicable regulatory requirements (e.g. GAAP, IFRS, PSD2, EMD2, EBA), emerging trends, and best practices 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. Minimum requirements - 8+ years of experience in internal auditing, risk management, or compliance within a financial services environment - Experience auditing treasury operations, liquidity risk frameworks, stress testing, protection of customer funds including segregation, reconciliations, and custody controls - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field - Strong experience in risk-based audit planning, execution, and reporting across governance, compliance, financial reporting, and operational controls - Professional certification (CIA, CPA, CAMS, CRCM, or equivalent) — candidates in active pursuit of certification will also be considered - 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 scepticism - Expertise in auditing financial controls and operations, with working knowledge of regulatory compliance Preferred qualifications - Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, MBA, or a related advanced degree - Prior experience in a regulated financial institution or network, with complex relationships among network partners - Experience in the banking or financial services sector - Experience with audit management software, automation platforms, and advanced data analytics - Demonstrated track record of building continuous audit and monitoring programmes Office-assigned Stripes in most of our locations are currently expected to spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary depending on role, team and location. For example, Stripes in Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico, Bengaluru, India, and Dublin, Ireland work 100% from the office. Also, some teams have greater in-office attendance requirements, to appropriately support our users and workflows, which the hiring manager will discuss. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility when possible. The annual salary range for this role in the primary location is €100,000 - €150,000. This range may change if you are hired in another location. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings (“OTE”) range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and specific location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the primary location may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process. Specific benefits and details about what compensation is included in the salary range listed above will vary depending on the applicant’s location and can be discussed in more detail during the interview process. Benefits/additional compensation for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; retirement plans; health benefits; and wellness stipends. Office locations Dublin HQ, or London Team Internal Audit Job type Full time [Apply for this role](https://stripe.com/jobs/listing/internal-audit-lead-treasury-finance-operations/7678541/apply) At Stripe, we're looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some ext