Head of Audit

Revolut Ltd

$136K — $195K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in audit roles within regulated financial services
  • Experience leading and executing risk-based internal audits
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory guidelines for US operations
  • Expertise in risk assessments and audit planning focused on key risks
  • Proficiency in data analysis using SQL, SAS, Python, or R
  • Excellent communication skills for interacting with senior stakeholders
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

  • Perform risk assessments to develop and maintain the audit plan
  • Execute internal audits aligned with global audit methodologies
  • Analyze data to evaluate risks and test controls
  • Present audit results to senior management and the Board
  • Manage relationships with stakeholders, including C-level executives
  • Respond to regulatory inquiries related to internal audits
  • Oversee validation of management actions

Benefits

  • Inclusive workplace culture and commitment to diversity
  • Support for personal and professional development
  • International work opportunities and team collaboration
  • Access to innovative financial products and services
  • Recognition as a Great Place to Work
Full Job Description
About the role

Our Audit team is crucial to our business. They work closely with Risk and Compliance to create internal risk management and compliance processes, and make sure they're running efficiently.

We're looking for a motivated Internal Auditor with experience auditing US entity operations, such as technology, payments, operational resilience, and third-party risk management.

You'll play a key role in providing assurance over governance and control frameworks, assisting the company achieve its strategic goals, and delivering more value to customers.

Up to shape what's next in finance? Let's get in touch.

What you'll be doing

  • Performing risk assessments to develop and maintain the risk-based audit plan, including managing the prioritisation of US-focused internal audits
  • Executing internal audits on key areas of risk, aligned with global audit methodology
  • Proactively seeking ways to make the best use of data to inform our understanding of risks, test controls, and provide relevant insights to the business
  • Presenting audit results to senior management and the Board
  • Owning relationships with key stakeholders, such as the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and operational members of US entities
  • Demonstrating a solid working knowledge of regulatory requirements, guidelines, and best practice applicable to US operations
  • Responding to regulatory inquiries regarding internal audit coverage and results
  • Performing oversight, review, and validation of management actions


What you'll need

  • 7+ years of experience in an audit-related role in a regulated financial services environment
  • Experience performing end-to-end risk-based internal audits
  • Experience leading teams and overseeing the execution of internal audits
  • Expertise in risk assessments and internal audit planning activities, focusing on covering key risks to the organisation
  • Great presentation skills to deliver audit results to senior management and board-level stakeholders
  • Knowledge of global regulatory guidelines and expectations for US operations
  • Familiarity with a range of audit topics, such as financial crime, payments, and third-party risk management
  • Proficiency working with and interpreting data using SQL, SAS, Python, and/or R
  • Impressive critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills to interact and challenge stakeholders


Nice to have

  • Experience auditing agile organisations
  • To be a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)


Compensation range

  • US: $136,000 - $195,000 gross annually*
  • Other locations: Compensation will be discussed during the interview process

*Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and previous experience

Building a global financial super app isn't enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that's why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We're doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

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