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Revolut is a global fintech company on a mission to give people more from their money through products spanning spending, saving, investing, exchanging, and travel. With 80+ million customers and 13,000+ employees worldwide, the company is experiencing rapid growth and seeking a Head of Internal Audit based in Peru.
In this role, you will lead Revolut's internal audit function for Peruvian operations, working closely with Risk and Compliance teams to establish and maintain robust internal risk management and control frameworks. You'll be responsible for developing and executing a risk-based audit plan focused on Peru-specific operations, including technology, payments, operational resilience, and third-party risk management.
Key responsibilities include:
- Performing comprehensive risk assessments and developing/maintaining the risk-based audit plan with focus on Peruvian operations
- Executing internal audits on high-risk areas aligned with global audit methodology
- Leveraging data analytics to identify risks, test controls, and deliver actionable insights to the business
- Presenting audit findings and recommendations to senior management and the Board
- Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders including the CEO, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and operational leaders
- Responding to regulatory inquiries regarding internal audit coverage and results
- Overseeing management's implementation and validation of audit recommendations
You will play a critical role in providing governance assurance, helping the company achieve strategic objectives, and delivering greater value to customers.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 7+ years of experience in audit-related roles within regulated financial services environments
- Demonstrated experience performing end-to-end risk-based internal audits
- Proven experience leading teams and overseeing internal audit execution
- Strong expertise in risk assessments and internal audit planning with focus on key risk coverage
- Excellent presentation skills for communicating audit results to senior management and board-level stakeholders
- Knowledge of global regulatory guidelines and expectations for operations in Peru
- Familiarity with audit topics including financial crime, payments, and third-party risk management
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
NICE TO HAVE:
- Prior audit experience at a foreign financial institution operating in Peru
- Data analysis expertise using SQL and/or Python
- Experience in fast-paced, execution-focused environments
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, ACAMS, or equivalent
