Senior Operations and Payments Auditor

The Audit and Risk Recruitment Company (ARRC)* has been exclusively mandated by our client, a global online entertainment business, in their search for a Senior Operations and Payments Auditor to be based in the London offices.

The Senior Operational & Global Payments Auditor will be responsible for planning & executing a mix of financial regulatory, operational, and compliance audits, also taking responsibility for delivering the full portfolio of payment services related audits.

You will form part of a brand new team responsible for executing global payments audits.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Feel comfortable analysing and interpreting large data sets.
• Years of Experience: Significant audit experience (7 + years), including experience in an audit related-role within a UK regulated financial services environment or technology company.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to review compliance with related regulatory, operational, and financial controls
• Versatility and experience working in a fast-paced, global environment. –
• Good knowledge of IIA standards
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident presenting audit findings and corrective actions to senior stakeholders
• Desire and drive to learn, grow and have impact quickly as part of an expanding team.
• Qualifications: ACCA, ACA, CIA, IIA, IRM, CIMA, CISA, CPA, CFA or equivalent.

Role Responsibilities

• Support the development of the annual Global Payments audit plan ensuring alignment to the key risks and regulatory requirements
• Provide input and assist in the identification of relevant risks and regulatory requirements for incorporation as part of our audit scope and work programs.
• Execute a portfolio of regulatory (AML/ CFT, Payment Services Directive 2, Safeguarding, etc.) and operational audits
• Use data as part of our core audit processes (risk assessment, planning, audit execution, and continuous monitoring)
• Develop robust risk and control matrices and internal audit test plans; - Formulate well-written, concise and clear audit reports
• Perform regular, periodic follow-ups on audit recommendations to evaluate the adequacy of corrective actions
• Maintain a solid understanding of emerging financial regulatory risks, statutory changes and industry trends.