Internal Auditor - APAC Regulatory & Financial Operations

About the role

Stripe is seeking an experienced auditor to join our internal audit team focused on the APAC region. You will help evaluate our financial and operational controls to ensure we meet regulatory standards across multiple international markets.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Execute a risk-based audit strategy covering end-to-end business processes and emerging regional risks.
• Test the effectiveness of governance, internal controls, financial reporting, and operational compliance.
• Prepare objective reports for senior leadership and the Board regarding risk management and control health.
• Manage interactions with regulators and external partners by providing necessary audit evidence.
• Communicate technical risk findings to stakeholders and assist in developing long-term remediation plans.
• Monitor developments in GAAP, IFRS, and regional regulations including MAS, RBI, BOT, ASIC, and BNM.
• Track industry trends involving network partners like Visa and Mastercard, as well as emerging technologies like AI and stablecoins.

Requirements

• 4-6+ years of professional experience in internal audit, compliance, or risk management within banking or financial services.
• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Direct experience auditing internal controls, including financial crime prevention, AML, KYC/KYB, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, third-party risk, and data protection.
• Proven ability to perform risk-based audit execution and report on scalable solutions.
• Strong analytical capabilities and experience utilizing data analytics for continuous monitoring.
• Ability to present complex information clearly to non-technical senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing cross-functional remediation projects and tracking corrective actions to completion.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree such as an MBA or a Master in Finance or Accounting.
• Professional certifications including CIA, CPA, CAMS, or CFA.
• Background working within a regulated financial institution or complex network partner environment.
• Proficiency with audit management software, automation tools, and advanced data analytics platforms.
• Experience establishing continuous audit or monitoring programs.

Skills & tools

• Regulatory frameworks: MAS, RBI, BOT, ASIC, BNM.
• Financial standards: GAAP, IFRS.
• Audit domains: Financial crime, AML, KYC/KYB, transaction monitoring, sanctions, third-party risk, business continuity, data protection.
• Network partners: Visa, Mastercard.

Practical notes

This role is based in the Singapore office. Candidates must demonstrate high professional integrity and independence.