Internal Auditor - APAC Regulatory & Financial Operations

Who we are About Stripe Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career. About the team To advance Stripe’s important mission, we are building a world class Internal Audit (IA) team. Our purpose is to strengthen the organization’s ability to create, protect, and sustain value by providing the board and management with independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, advice, insight, and foresight. We are consumed with the goal of moving as fast as the business, being powered by technology, and increasing the maturity of Stripe’s controls where it matters the most. Our IA team is responsible for providing objective assurance on the design and operational effectiveness of Stripe’s internal controls and business processes, its compliance with laws and regulations, its risk management framework, and other governance processes. Currently Stripe IA supports various APAC licenced entities including Singapore, India, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Japan. We’re looking for a candidate with deep finance, operations and regulatory compliance audit experience who will help us build and scale a global audit program and its relevance in the region. What you’ll do As a member of the APAC IA team you will support our audit landscape in one of the most dynamic sectors of FinTech. In this role, you will assist in the execution of a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit strategy that anticipates emerging risks and aligns with our management's vision and regulatory landscape. As a member of the global IA team, you will contribute your expertise in governance, risk management, and internal controls to support assessments that empower our leadership to make informed, strategic decisions. This is an opportunity to support the framework of our operations, protect our organization from unforeseen challenges, and bolster our commitment to excellence and compliance in the rapidly evolving world of Fintech. If you're looking to make a significant impact and elevate your career in an innovative and supportive environment, this is your chance to step into a role where your contributions will support meaningful change. This position is office-based in Singapore. Responsibilities • Support the execution of a risk-based internal audit strategy that ensures comprehensive, end-to-end audit coverage. This strategy should reflect emerging risks, management priorities, and regulatory obligations. • Conduct evaluation and testing of governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance, financial reporting, and operational processes to ensure their effectiveness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. • Contribute to objective and timely assessments and reports for leadership on issues related to risk management, controls, and governance. • Support engagement with partners and regulators; help prepare audit evidence and findings to enhance confidence in our internal oversight processes. • Clearly communicate complex risks and impacts to senior stakeholders, including the Board, Audit Committee, and regulators in the APAC region. • Collaborate with stakeholder teams to translate audit findings into durable, structural remediation plans while building and sustaining business relationships to support ongoing audit planning and execution. • Invest in understanding the business to better identify areas of need and opportunities to advise. • Research and stay current on applicable standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS), regulatory requirements (e.g., MAS, RBI, BOT, ASIC, BNM etc.), network partner mandates (i.e., Visa and Mastercard), emerging trends (e.g., AI, stablecoins) and relevant best practices. Who you are We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. Minimum requirements • 4-6+ years of experience in internal auditing, risk management, or compliance, preferably within the banking or financial services sector. • Experience of auditing a wide range of internal controls such as financial crime (e.g., KYC/KYB, AML, Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions screening), finance, operations, payment processing, regulatory compliance, third party risk management, business continuity, data protection etc. • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. • Experience in risk-based audit execution, reporting, and proactively identifying scalable solutions across governance, compliance, and operational controls. • Strong analytical skills with experience using data analytics and continuous monitoring tools to support audit activities. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex issues clearly to non-technical senior stakeholders. • Proven ability to support cross-functional remediation efforts, following through on commitments and tracking closure of corrective actions. • High degree of integrity, independence, and professional skepticism. Preferred qualifications • A degree in Accounting, Finance, MBA, or related advanced fields. • Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CAMS, CFA or similar. • Prior experience in a regulated financial institution or network with complex relationships among network partners. • Experience with audit management software, automation platforms, and advanced data analytics. • Demonstrated track record of building continuous audit/monitoring programs.