Director Of Audit
Take ownership of high-visibility audit and risk initiatives. Partner with senior leaders to shape risk management practices.
Our client is a globally established financial services organization known for its strong governance practices, commitment to innovation, and customer-focused approach. The company operates within a highly regulated environment and continues to invest in modern payment capabilities, operational excellence, and talent development to support long-term growth.
Job Description
- Lead risk-based audits focused on payment operations, transaction processing, merchant services, and network-related activities.
- Evaluate governance frameworks, internal controls, and risk management practices supporting payment functions.
- Review payment transaction lifecycles including authorization, settlement, reconciliation, dispute resolution, and exception handling processes.
- Assess risks associated with new payment products, digital payment solutions, and evolving payment technologies.
- Examine compliance with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and operating procedures.
- Identify control gaps and recommend practical solutions to strengthen operational effectiveness.
- Evaluate third-party service providers, strategic partners, and outsourced support models that contribute to payment delivery.
- Present findings and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders.
- Mentor and support audit professionals while contributing to broader audit strategy and planning efforts.
- Monitor industry trends, emerging risks, and business changes that could impact payment operations.
The Successful Applicant
- 8+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, Payments, or a related financial services function.
- Demonstrated expertise in payment operations, transaction lifecycles, fund flows, and merchant services environments.
- Experience working with payment networks, processors, acquiring organizations, fintechs, or other financial institutions supporting payment capabilities.
- Strong understanding of governance, risk, and control frameworks within highly regulated financial services organizations.
- Proven ability to lead complex audits, reviews, or risk assessments while balancing multiple priorities and stakeholder expectations.
- Working knowledge of payment regulations, industry standards, and compliance requirements impacting payment services.
- Experience assessing risks associated with payment products, transaction processing platforms, and emerging payment technologies.
- Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting to and influencing senior leadership.
- Ability to build effective relationships across business, operational, and control functions.
- Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CISA, CRISC, or a similar credential is preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from $170,000 to $195,000.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Comprehensive healthcare and wellness benefits.
- Retirement savings programs with employer contributions.
- Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance.
- Professional development, continuing education, and leadership training opportunities
Interested? Apply today.