Ebury is a global fintech firm dedicated to empowering businesses to expand internationally through tailored and forward-thinking financial solutions. Since our founding in 2009, we’ve grown to a diverse team of over 1,700 professionals across 40+ offices and 29+ markets worldwide. Joining Ebury means becoming part of a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions are valued. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of cross-border finance, while advancing your own career in a dynamic, high-growth industry.
Head of Internal Controls
Ebury Madrid Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home per week
The primary goal of a Head of Internal Controls is to strengthen Ebury's governance and internal control current environment by safeguarding assets, minimizing operational risks, and ensuring adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards. This position will enhance our Risk Management Framework incorporating data analytics processes and AI tools.
Requirements
We are seeking a candidate with:
- Ability to interpret complex concepts, analyze audit data, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
- Proven experience in identifying and auditing operational risks and controls within a wide range of business processes in the finance industry.
- A strong grasp of internal control frameworks, with specific knowledge of COSO.
- A solid understanding of governance, risk management, 3 lines of defense and control principles at both an operational and organizational level.
- Relevant team management experience.
- Exceptional analytical and project management skills, including AI process development.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, to stakeholders across multiple disciplines,
- Experience in facilitating high-level risk meetings with senior leadership including Board members.
- Skilled at balancing and prioritizing multiple competing demands
Responsibilities include
- Plan, coordinate, execute, and monitor all phases of the internal control framework across the business.
- Manage and perform second-line-of-defense assessments, including the design and operational effectiveness testing of controls.
- Maintain and review the second-line-of-defense review calendar, ensuring timely completion of reviews and communication of reports.
- Lead the planning and scoping of second-line-of-defense reviews, selecting appropriate control samples.
- Report identified issues and manage remediation plans to ensure they are completed.
- Manage and maintain the first-line-of-defense testing calendar, confirming results are reported within established timelines.
- Coordinate the submission of internal control assessment reports to regulatory bodies.
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 Madrid Office: A fantastic location with excellent transport links.
Ready to launch your career with a global FinTech? Click the ‘Apply’ Today and discover your potential at Ebury!
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About Us
Ebury is a FinTech success story, positioned among the fastest-growing international companies in its sector.
Founded in 2009, we are headquartered in London and have more than 1700 staff with a presence in more than 29 markets worldwide. Cultural diversity is part of what makes Ebury a special place to be. From Sao Paulo to Dubai, Vancouver to Auckland, we enjoy sharing team experiences and celebrating success across the Ebury family.
Hard work pays off: in 2019, Ebury received a £350 million investment from Banco Santander and has won internationally recognised awards including Financial Times: 1000 Europe's Fastest-Growing Companies.
None of this would have been possible without our proudest achievement: our great people. Enthusiastic, innovative and collaborative teams, always ready to disrupt and revolutionise the fast-paced FinTech sector.
At Ebury, we’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. We’re proud to have active employee networks and ESG initiatives that reflect our inclusive culture, including our Women’s Network, LGBTQIA+ Network, and Veterans Network. These communities provide spaces for connection, mentorship, advocacy, and collaboration across our global teams.
We believe in inclusion. We stand against discrimination in all forms and have no tolerance for the intolerance of differences that makes us a modern and successful organisation. At Ebury, you can be whoever you want to be and still feel a sense of belonging no matter your story because we want you and your uniqueness to help write our future.
Please submit your application on the careers website directly, uploading your CV / resume in English.
