Job
- Level
- Experienced
- Job Field
- IT, Security, Test/QA
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Location
- Berlin
- Working Model
- Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you conduct IT internal audits, analyze IT risks, assess security controls, and develop solutions to enhance governance within a rapidly growing fintech organization.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- You will join SumUp's Global Internal Audit team, part of our wider G&A / GRC function, reporting directly to the Global Head of Internal Audit.
- This team plays a critical role in protecting SumUp's integrity, supporting regulatory compliance, and strengthening trust with our Board, Audit Committee, and regulators.
- As our Internal Auditor - IT security specialist, you'll bring essential technology and data analytics expertise into a team that partners closely with senior leaders across the business.
- You'll be the go-to expert for technology-focused audits, helping shape how we assess IT risks, controls, and governance across a fast-scaling global fintech.
- As an IT Internal Auditor, you'll support the delivery of SumUp's approved Internal Audit Plan, with a strong focus on technology, data, and systems risk.
- Planen und durchführen von IT-internen Audits gemäß dem jährlichen Auditplan.
- Assess IT general controls, security, governance, and risk management frameworks.
- Prepare clear, insightful audit reports, presenting findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Use data analytics to improve audit efficiency, sample testing, and risk identification.
- Support ad-hoc audit projects and regulatory-related reviews.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal audit methodologies, frameworks, and templates.
- Stay up to date with technology standards, regulatory developments, and industry best practices.
- Build strong relationships across the business and promote a proactive internal controls culture.
- Conduct targeted audits of AWS security standards and access controls across our cloud environment, ensuring credit card data stored in cloud services is adequately protected.
- Perform risk-based reviews of payment products and ensure security requirements are consistently embedded throughout the development lifecycle.
- Identifying anomalies or excessive privileges across different systems and payment platforms.
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Our expectations of you
Qualifications
- You're a hands-on IT auditor who enjoys combining technical depth with clear communication and stakeholder collaboration.
- Strong knowledge of audit standards, risk management, and internal controls.
- Practical exposure to areas like data security, cloud architecture, disaster recovery, security operations, or network infrastructure.
- Advanced data analytics skills.
- Professional-level English (written and spoken).
- Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CPA.
- Additional IT/security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CRISC, ISO 22301, or similar).
- High ethical standards and integrity.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
- Confidence influencing change and challenging the status quo constructively.
- Ability to work independently in a multinational environment.
Experience
- Minimum 4 years' experience in IT / Internal Audit within a regulated financial services environment.
- Experience auditing IT controls and frameworks such as COBIT, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, ITIL, NIST, GDPR.
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What we offer
- Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team from our central Covent Garden location, wrapped in historic charm and modern flair.
- This involves an office-first setup Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced.
- Enrolment onto our VSOP program: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success.
- Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave, plus bank holidays and special leaves.
- Health matters: Vitality health cover, including optical and dental.
- Life made easier: salary-sacrifice commuter benefits via Gogeta.
- Financial security: retirement scheme (SumUp matches 7% when you contribute 5%).
- Peace of mind: life insurance from MetLife for 2× your salary.
- Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service.
- Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team.
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Description
- Language
- English
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Industry
- Internet, IT, Telecommunication
IT Infrastructure & Systems Internal Auditor
- Location
- Berlin
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
- English Only
- English only required
