Global Payments Technology Audit Leader
Global Payments Technology Audit Leader - Technology & Digital Media
Location: London
Salary: £90,000 - £150,000 per annum + Benefits
5 Days Per Week Office Based | Free Daily Lunch Provided
A leading global technology and digital media business is seeking a Global Payments Technology Audit Leader to join its Internal Audit team.
Global Payments Technology Audit Leader - Technology & Digital Media
Location: London
Salary: £90,000 - £150,000 per annum + Benefits
5 Days Per Week Office Based | Free Daily Lunch Provided
A leading global technology and digital media business is seeking a Global Payments Technology Audit Leader to join its Internal Audit team. This is a highly visible role responsible for shaping and delivering the technology audit strategy across payments, lending and regulated financial products throughout EMEA and APAC.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead technology audits across payments, fintech and lending products.
- Develop and execute risk-based audit plans and strategies.
- Act as the primary audit contact for payment regulators and supervisory authorities.
- Assess technology, security and operational risks across payment platforms and digital wallets.
- Review payment architecture, controls, processing, security and third-party integrations.
- Provide practical, risk-based recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement in audit quality, methodology and standards.
Person Specification
- 5+ years' experience in Technology Audit, IT Audit, Payments Risk, FinTech Audit or Compliance.
- Experience working within payments organisations, fintech businesses, regulated financial institutions, consulting firms or regulatory bodies.
- Strong understanding of payment technologies, regulations and control frameworks.
- Experience leading complex audits independently and engaging with regulators.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and analytical skills.
Highly Desirable
- Experience auditing global payment, lending or financial services products.
- Knowledge of PCI DSS, PSD2, SCA, Open Banking and Operational Resilience.
- Exposure to SQL, Python or data analytics.
- Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CAMS or CIA.
- Background within a large-scale technology, digital platform, social media or e-commerce organisation.
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