Internal Audit Lead, Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Bank; MALPB

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses that helps companies accept payments, grow revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities.

We are building a world‑class Internal Audit team focused on providing independent, risk‑based assurance to the board and management.

The MALPB IA Lead will shape our audit landscape in the merchant acquiring sector, driving the execution of a risk‑based internal audit strategy that anticipates emerging risks and aligns with the business vision and regulatory landscape.

In this role you will harness expertise in governance, risk management, and internal controls to produce assessments that empower our Board, Audit Committee, and senior leadership to make informed strategic decisions.

Atlanta, GA (preferred) or New York, NY.

• Lead and execute a risk‑based internal audit strategy that ensures comprehensive, end‑to‑end audit coverage reflecting emerging risks, management priorities, and regulatory obligations.
• Oversee evaluation and testing of governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance, financial reporting, and operational processes to ensure their effectiveness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Produce objective and timely assessments and reports for the Board, Audit Committee, and senior leadership on issues related to risk management, controls, and governance.
• Serve as the primary internal audit liaison to network partners and regulators, preparing and presenting audit evidence and findings to enhance confidence in internal oversight processes.
• Clearly communicate complex risks and impacts to senior stakeholders, including the Board, Audit Committee, and regulators (e.g., OCC, state banking agencies).
• Collaborate with stakeholder teams to translate audit findings into durable remediation plans while building and sustaining business relationships to support ongoing audit planning and execution.

We look for a leader with deep finance, operations, and regulatory compliance audit experience who will help us build and scale a global audit program. Below are the minimum requirements, followed by preferred qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in internal auditing, risk management, or compliance, preferably within banking or financial services.
• Strong experience in risk‑based audit planning, execution, and reporting across governance, compliance, financial reporting, and operational controls.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CAMS, CRCM, or similar is required (or actively pursued).
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data analytics and continuous monitoring tools to support audit activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex issues clearly to non‑technical senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional remediation efforts and track closure of corrective actions.
• High degree of integrity, independence, and professional skepticism.

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, MBA, or related advanced degree.
• Prior experience in a regulated financial institution or network with complex relationships among network partners.
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting and supervisory expectations for banks and financial services (including OCC and state banking agency landscape).
• Experience with audit management software, automation platforms, and advanced data analytics.
• Demonstrated track record of building continuous audit and monitoring programs.