Internal Audit at SumUp gives independent assurance that our controls, processes and infrastructure hold up as the business grows across 38 markets. As our IT Internal Auditor, you'll build that capability from the ground up, planning and running technology reviews across the annual audit plan and giving management a clear, evidence based view of where controls are strong and where they need work. You'll report directly to the Global Head of Internal Audit and work closely with stakeholders across the business, the Audit Committee and external auditors, shaping how SumUp approaches technology risk for years to come.
What you'll doPlan and run IT audits across the approved annual Internal Audit plan
Assess IT general controls, infrastructure and governance against recognised frameworks
Write clear audit reports and present findings and recommendations to management
Use data analytics to test samples and analyse large data sets more efficiently
Help develop and improve the Internal Audit team's methodology, templates and framework
Track regulatory developments and industry best practice in technology risk and compliance
Experience working as an internal auditor within a regulated financial services environment, with a focus on IT audits.
Strong knowledge of audit standards, risk management and IT general controls frameworks such as COBIT, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, ITIL or NIST.
Comfort working with data structures, data security, cloud architecture or network infrastructure in at least one area.
Ability to communicate findings clearly in writing and in person, including to senior stakeholders.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
🌈 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 programme: you will own a stake in SumUp’s future success
🏖️ Generous time off: 25 days paid leave, plus bank holidays and special leaves
🏥 Well-being support: health insurance for you and your family, and subsidised gym membership when you stay active
🚲 Easy commute perks: participate in the Bike-to-Work or TaxSaver Commuter Ticket scheme
💼 Financial growth: retirement savings match—SumUp tops your contributions up to 5%
🌴 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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Skills Required
- Minimum 4 years' experience in IT / Internal Audit within a regulated financial services environment
- Strong knowledge of audit standards, risk management, and internal controls
- Experience auditing IT controls and frameworks such as COBIT, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, ITIL, NIST, GDPR
- Practical exposure to 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
- Experience with audit-related data analytics tools
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is positioned as a standout, including 22 vacation days that increase with tenure, public holidays, a quarterly Wellness Day, special leave, and a fully paid one‑month sabbatical after three years. This combination makes time-off benefits feel notably robust in the overall rewards package.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical plan options (including carriers such as Cigna and Kaiser) plus dental and vision. Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage are also part of the protection package in the U.S. materials.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a published 401(k) match formula that provides an employer match up to a stated cap. The clarity of the match structure supports straightforward evaluation during offer comparisons.
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What We Do
SumUp believes that every business should have access to affordable, easy-to-use financial solutions, no matter their size. That’s why more than 3 million businesses worldwide rely on SumUp to run their business. What started out as one card reader has now turned into a range of payment hardware, banking solutions, marketing, and loyalty tools, invoicing, and so much more. From sales and marketing to product and engineering, our cross-functional US team works together to ensure that small business owners can be successful doing what they love.
Why Work With Us
SumUp USA is part of the global SumUp organization that stretches across multiple continents from Berlin to Sao Paulo. Our teams are multicultural, have a collaborative mindset and bold goals. Join our mission if you want to become part of the success story and help empower over 3 million merchants using SumUp already!
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