Industry: Global Fintech, Digital Banking & Financial Infrastructure Platforms
Location: Fully Remote – United States (HQ: New York, NY | Global Risk & Audit Operations)
Reports to: Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (Administratively to CFO)
About the Organization
We are a globally scaled financial technology enterprise redefining the future of digital banking, payments infrastructure, and real-time financial ecosystems. Operating across North America, Europe, and APAC, we enable billions of transactions annually for financial institutions, global enterprises, and digital-native platforms. Our solutions power embedded finance, cross-border payments, digital wallets, and next-generation banking platforms, all supported by highly resilient and secure infrastructure.
As a regulated, multi-entity organization operating in complex jurisdictions, we maintain a strong commitment to governance, risk management, and financial integrity. Our operating environment is defined by rapid innovation, evolving regulatory requirements, and increasing expectations around transparency, cybersecurity, and operational resilience.
The Chief Audit Executive plays a critical role in safeguarding the organization’s integrity, serving as an independent, board-facing leader responsible for evaluating and enhancing risk management, internal controls, and governance processes. This role goes beyond traditional audit oversight, acting as a strategic advisor to the Board and executive leadership on enterprise risk, regulatory readiness, and operational effectiveness.
This is a high-visibility executive mandate, central to maintaining trust, compliance, and performance in a highly dynamic global financial ecosystem.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and execute a global internal audit strategy aligned with enterprise risk priorities and regulatory expectations.
- Serve as the primary liaison to the Audit Committee of the Board, providing independent and objective assurance.
- Oversee all internal audit activities, including financial, operational, IT, cybersecurity, and compliance audits.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance frameworks, and risk management processes.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, including SOX, PCI-DSS, FFIEC, GDPR, and other global standards.
- Develop and maintain a risk-based audit plan, prioritizing high-impact areas across the organization.
- Provide insights and recommendations to improve operational efficiency, control effectiveness, and risk mitigation.
- Oversee audits related to digital banking platforms, payment systems, and high-volume transaction environments.
- Collaborate with compliance, legal, and risk teams to ensure alignment across control functions.
- Lead investigations into significant control failures, fraud risks, or regulatory concerns.
- Build and lead a high-performing global audit organization with deep technical and regulatory expertise.
- Drive continuous improvement in audit methodologies, including the use of data analytics and automation tools.
Job Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification required.
- 18–22+ years of progressive audit, risk, or finance leadership experience.
- Proven experience as a Chief Audit Executive, Head of Internal Audit, or equivalent executive-level role.
- Strong experience within financial services, fintech, digital banking, or regulated environments.
- Deep expertise in internal controls, risk management frameworks, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience with SOX compliance, IT audits, cybersecurity audits, and financial reporting controls.
- Demonstrated success in engaging with Board Audit Committees and executive leadership.
- Experience managing global audit teams across multiple jurisdictions.
- Strong understanding of emerging risks in digital finance, cybersecurity, and data privacy.
Personal Capabilities and Qualifications
- Strong executive presence with the ability to operate independently and influence at the Board level.
- High level of integrity, objectivity, and professional skepticism.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to connect audit insights to business performance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to navigate complex, high-risk, and highly regulated environments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Leadership capability to build and scale a global audit function.
Strategic Support
- Provide independent assurance and advisory support to the Board and executive leadership on risk, governance, and control effectiveness.
- Support enterprise initiatives, including digital transformation, cybersecurity enhancement, and regulatory readiness.
- Contribute to the development of enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks.
- Provide insights into emerging risks, including technology disruption, regulatory changes, and operational vulnerabilities.
- Align audit strategy with long-term organizational goals and regulatory expectations.
Working Conditions
- Fully remote within the United States with global oversight responsibilities.
- Frequent engagement with international teams and regulatory stakeholders.
- Travel requirement of approximately 20–30% for audit reviews, Board meetings, and global operations.
- High-visibility executive role with direct interaction with Board members and regulators.
Job Function
The Chief Audit Executive serves as the independent leader of the internal audit function, responsible for assuring the effectiveness of risk management, governance, and internal controls. This role integrates audit oversight, strategic advisory, and regulatory alignment into a unified executive mandate.
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation Package: $400,000 – $508,000 (base salary)
- Annual executive bonus and performance incentives
- Long-term equity participation (RSUs, stock options, performance shares)
- Comprehensive executive health and wellness benefits
- Retirement and wealth planning programs
- Executive-level support resources and professional development
Why Join Us
- Lead audit and risk strategy within a global fintech organization, shaping the future of digital finance and banking infrastructure.
- Operate in a high-impact role with direct influence on governance, compliance, and enterprise risk management.
- Partner with executive leadership and the Board on critical strategic and regulatory initiatives.
- Drive innovation in audit methodologies, including data-driven and technology-enabled audit practices.
- Opportunity to influence organizational integrity and long-term value creation at scale.
