Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.
Ready to take your career global?
Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Lead Internal Auditor to join our ever evolving Audit Services Team within Global Payments Europe s.r.o. and help shape the future of global commerce.
What you’ll own
- Lead and execute end-to-end audits, including planning, risk assessment, control identification, fieldwork, testing, and reporting
- Evaluate the design and effectiveness of IT and business process controls, including IT general controls and automated controls
- Analyze audit findings, identify root causes, and recommend practical, risk-mitigating solutions
- Review audit documentation to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to internal standards and timelines
- Build strong stakeholder relationships and contribute to the continuous improvement of Internal Audit practices
What you’ll bring
- 5–10 years of experience in IT audit, internal audit, or risk management within a corporate or consulting environment
- Strong knowledge of IT controls, including access management, change management, IT operations, and information security
- Experience with internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX, SOC 1/SOC 2) and financial reporting processes
- Proven ability to manage audit projects independently and prioritize multiple tasks effectively
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to different audiences
- Strong English communication skills (B2-C1)
It’s a bonus if you have
- Experience in payments, merchant acquiring, or financial services industry
- Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, CISSP, CPA, or similar
- Background in Big Four or large-scale internal audit environments
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, IT, or a related field
- Willingness to travel (approximately 10–15%)
About the team
Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.
What makes a Globalpayer?
Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.
Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or related field.
- 5-10 years of relevant audit and/or risk management experience.
- Significant experience with Sarbanes-Oxley and SSAE 18 (SOC 1 and SOC 2) requirements.
- Experience testing IT general controls and automated business process controls (access controls, change management, IT operations, cloud fundamentals).
- Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to build relationships with management and leadership.
- 10-15% travel availability.
- Payment processing / merchant acquiring industry experience.
- Professional certifications (CIA, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CCAK, CPA, or similar).
- Big Four audit or internal audit experience.
Global Payments Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Global Payments and has not been reviewed or approved by Global Payments.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage includes medical, dental, vision, and employee assistance programs, and is commonly regarded as a strong component of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a company 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan, which are positioned as meaningful parts of overall rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, PTO, and parental/family‑friendly policies are part of the offering, contributing to perceived overall value even when cash pay is seen as average.
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What We Do
Global Payments (NYSE: GPN) is a Fortune 500 payments technology company, delivering the leading complete worldwide commerce ecosystem. Our unique, connected infrastructure unifies every aspect of commerce, from issuer solutions to payments, and the innovative software that delivers seamless customer experiences. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we’re a worldwide team of over 24,000 people—including local experts on the ground in nearly 40 countries. Together, we support thousands of businesses across more than 100 industries. Empowering commerce for everyone.
