At R2, we believe that small and medium businesses are the productive engine of society. Small and medium businesses (SMBs) make up over 90% of companies in Latin America, yet they face a trillion-dollar credit gap. Our mission is to unlock SMBs’ potential by providing financial solutions that are tailored to their needs. We are reimagining the financial infrastructure of Latin America - where SMBs financial needs are satisfied without ever having to go to a bank.
R2 enables platforms in Latin America to embed financial services that SMBs can then leverage (starting with revenue-based financing). We are a tight knit team coming from organizations such as Google, Amazon, Nubank, Uber, Capital One, Mercado Libre, Globant, J.P. Morgan. We are entering a new phase of growth following a strategic investment from Ant International, focused on rapidly expanding our partner footprint, strengthening our credit and underwriting capabilities, and scaling our operations across multiple markets.
The Internal Audit Lead is responsible for designing and executing a risk-based audit plan aligned with regulatory requirements and the company’s strategic direction. This role will independently manage audit projects, report findings to the Board of Directors and senior management, and help strengthen the organization’s risk management and internal control environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a risk-driven annual audit plan based on regulatory requirements and business strategy; independently execute audits and prepare reports for the Board and senior leadership.
- Monitor the local regulatory landscape and understand the company’s strategic priorities and business model; identify key risks, evaluate internal controls, assess risk exposure across major business operations, and produce audit reports that meet internal and regulatory standards.
- Communicate audit findings to management, recommend effective and practical action plans, and validate remediation efforts.
- Provide value-added insights to support business development, assist with regulatory inspections, and organize related training or knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Develop and implement continuous monitoring models to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or above.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in internal/external audit, credit risk management, or related fields; experience in consulting, financial services, or payment institutions is preferred.
- Strong understanding of local regulatory requirements and relevant laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of key risks across the lending business lifecycle.
- Strong data analysis skills; proficiency in SQL or similar analytical tools is preferred.
- Familiarity with COSO framework; professional certifications such as CIA, CAMS, CISA, or equivalent are preferred.
- Highly motivated and adaptable, with strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills; able to learn quickly, think creatively, and understand innovative financial and fintech-driven business models.
Location: CDMX.
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What We Do
Through our embedded lending infrastructure, we enable platforms to offer capital to their customers in Latin America. R2 has partnered with some of the region's most iconic companies, including Rappi and Clip, to power their capital arms.
We are backed by Gradient Ventures (Google's AI-focused fund), General Catalyst, Y Combinator, 166 2nd, Soma Capital, Femsa Ventures, PayU, and other global investors.
