Head of IT Audit

The role: Develop and execute technology audit strategies covering payments, lending and other regulated financial products. You will be the expert in the team for the payments segment of the business. Lead complex, risk-based technology audits and advisory reviews from scoping through executive reporting. Provide subject-matter expertise across payment systems, digital wallets, payment processing and financial infrastructure. Assess technology, cybersecurity, operational resilience, data and regulatory risks. Engage directly withpayment regulators and financial regulatorsacross international markets. Partner closely with engineering, product and business teams to provide credible technical challenge and practical risk recommendations. Help shape the audit and assurance approach for rapidly evolving financial products across multiple jurisdictions.

Requirements: Minimum 10+ years’ experiencein IT Audit, ideally over 14 years, preferably from the Big 4 and/or industry within payments, fintech, lending, technology, e-commerce or other regulatory environments. Strong knowledge of payment regulations and technology control environments. Experience developing audit plans and leading complex technology audits acrossAPAC and/or EMEA .Previous experience engaging with regulators, particularly around payments or money-transmission activities. Strong understanding of complex technology environments; data flows and control frameworks. Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to operate confidently with senior executives, engineers, product teams and regulatory stakeholders. Exposure to areas such asPCI DSS, PSD2, Strong Customer Authentication, operational resilience, digital wallets, open banking, consumer lending is helpful. Experience withSQL, Python, data analytics or technology-enabled audit techniques, alongside qualifications such asCISA, CISSP, CRISC, CAMS or CIA, would also be advantageous, but not essential.No sponsorship can be offered, you must be based in the US.You must be comfortable with the office and working with different time zones.