Director, Internal Audit

This leadership role is responsible for delivering independent assurance and risk insight across payment operations, products, and strategic initiatives within a global financial services environment. The position combines audit expertise, industry knowledge, and stakeholder engagement to evaluate controls, identify emerging risks, and support sound business decision-making.

Client Details

Our client is a globally established financial services organization known for its strong governance practices, commitment to innovation, and customer-focused approach. The company operates within a highly regulated environment and continues to invest in modern payment capabilities, operational excellence, and talent development to support long-term growth.

Description

• Lead risk-based audits focused on payment operations, transaction processing, merchant services, and network-related activities.
• Evaluate governance frameworks, internal controls, and risk management practices supporting payment functions.
• Review payment transaction lifecycles including authorization, settlement, reconciliation, dispute resolution, and exception handling processes.
• Assess risks associated with new payment products, digital payment solutions, and evolving payment technologies.
• Examine compliance with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and operating procedures.
• Identify control gaps and recommend practical solutions to strengthen operational effectiveness.
• Evaluate third-party service providers, strategic partners, and outsourced support models that contribute to payment delivery.
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Mentor and support audit professionals while contributing to broader audit strategy and planning efforts.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging risks, and business changes that could impact payment operations.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicant

Profile

A successful Director of Audit should have:

• 8+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, Payments, or a related financial services function.
• Demonstrated expertise in payment operations, transaction lifecycles, fund flows, and merchant services environments.
• Experience working with payment networks, processors, acquiring organizations, fintechs, or other financial institutions supporting payment capabilities.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk, and control frameworks within highly regulated financial services organizations.
• Proven ability to lead complex audits, reviews, or risk assessments while balancing multiple priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Working knowledge of payment regulations, industry standards, and compliance requirements impacting payment services.
• Experience assessing risks associated with payment products, transaction processing platforms, and emerging payment technologies.
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting to and influencing senior leadership.
• Ability to build effective relationships across business, operational, and control functions.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CISA, CRISC, or a similar credential is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $170,000 to $195,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Comprehensive healthcare and wellness benefits.
• Retirement savings programs with employer contributions.
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Professional development, continuing education, and leadership training opportunities

Interested? Apply today.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.