Head of Internal Audit - Madrid

Role title: Head of Internal Audit - Madrid

Reports to: Global Head of Audit

Ebury Madrid Office (with travel across European jurisdictions) - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home per week

Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and strategically minded Head of Internal Audit to strengthen our European audit capability and reinforce our control environment across multiple regulated jurisdictions. This role is central to delivering high-quality, risk-based assurance that meets the expectations of European regulators and supports the growth of a fast-paced fintech operating across diverse regulatory frameworks.

You will lead and deliver audits across selected European entities, ensure consistent application of Group IA methodology, and provide thematic insights into regulatory, operational, and cross-border risks. You will also work closely with local regulators, supporting supervisory reviews, remediation follow-up, and demonstrating strong governance and control oversight across our European operations.

This is a senior, high-impact role for an individual who thrives in an autonomous environment, brings strong regulatory and payments knowledge, and is passionate about delivering value-added assurance across a dynamic fintech landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

European Audit Delivery

• Lead and execute audits across selected European entities, focusing on payments, e-money, regulatory compliance, AML/CFT, safeguarding, governance, and cross-border processes.
• Provide assurance over key regulatory obligations in line with EBA, ECB, CNMV, NBB, and other relevant supervisory expectations.
• Ensure consistent and high-quality application of Group IA methodology across all European audit work.
• Provide challenge, guidance, and thematic insights across jurisdictions, improving consistency and elevating audit maturity.
• Assist with local Audit Committee reporting and preparation where needed.

Regulatory Engagement

• Support interactions with European regulators where needed, contributing to supervisory reviews, governance discussions, remediation plans, and thematic assessments.
• Provide expert insight into European regulatory landscapes to inform Group audit planning, risk assessment and regulatory alignment.

Methodology, Governance & Integrated Assurance

• Drive enhancements to the Group IA methodology, ensuring it reflects emerging regulatory expectations, fintech risks, and modern assurance practices.
• Strengthen governance frameworks, harmonised risk ratings, and sampling methodologies across Europe.
• Contribute to the development of a coordinated European assurance model across the Three Lines of Defence.

Senior Stakeholder Engagement and Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership across Europe, providing insightful, risk-based perspectives on governance, regulatory expectations, and emerging risk themes.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with executive stakeholders, enabling open dialogue on control effectiveness, remediation progress, and risk appetite considerations.
• Present audit findings, thematic insights, and European risk trends to the Global Head of Audit and, where appropriate, to local Audit Committees and Board-level governance forums.
• Partner with senior leaders across Operations, Compliance, Risk, Payments, and Product functions to support continuous control improvement and strengthen the overall European risk and governance framework.

Strategic Evolution of the Role

• This role will spearhead the Internal Audit presence in Madrid, providing direct exposure to senior leaders operating in the local offices. It represents a unique opportunity to establish and develop a new audit team in the location, shaping the function’s growth and capability from the outset.
• As our European regulatory landscape evolves, the position may expand to include broader oversight of selected European entities, thematic portfolios, and strategic audit initiatives.

Requirements:

• Extensive Internal Audit experience within financial services, payments, or fintech.
• Proven experience delivering audits in regulated European environments.
• Strong understanding of payment/e-money regulations, governance frameworks, and cross-border regulatory obligations.
• Ability to build strong relationships with regulators and senior stakeholders.
• Proactively research emerging technologies, risks, and control practices, bringing innovation to the audit approach.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, including experience presenting to Audit Committees.
• Professional certifications (CIA, ACCA, CISA, etc.)

Why Ebury?

• Competitive Starting Salary with an annual discretionary bonus that truly rewards your performance from day one.
• Dedicated Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced managers who are invested in your success.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Leverage state-of-the-art tailor made tools and systems that enable you to perform at your best.
• Clear, Accelerated Career Progression: Defined pathways to leadership and specialist roles within Ebury.
• Dynamic & Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative environment where teamwork and personal growth are prioritized.
• Generous Benefits Package: Access competitive benefits tailored to your location, which typically include health care and social benefits.
• Central Office: A fantastic location with excellent transport links.

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