Head of Global Payments Internal Audit - EMEA

About the role

TikTok is seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial audit professional to plan and execute financial regulatory, operational and compliance audits across its Global Payments business (PIPO), which plays a key role in monetising the company's products. Because PIPO operates in heavily regulated financial services environments, the role requires strong audit expertise and a sound understanding of regulatory compliance requirements. The position is based in the EMEA region, with international travel to business locations across EMEA, SEA and AMS of up to 30%.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development of the annual Global Payments audit plan, aligned with key risks and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to identifying risks and regulatory requirements for audit scope and work programmes
• Execute a portfolio of regulatory audits (including AML/CTF, PSD2, safeguarding and related areas) and operational audits
• Use data as a core part of audit activities, including risk assessment, planning, execution and continuous monitoring
• Develop risk and control matrices and internal audit test plans
• Draft clear, concise and well-structured audit reports
• Follow up on audit recommendations periodically to check the adequacy and timeliness of corrective actions
• Stay informed on emerging financial regulatory risks, statutory developments and industry trends

Required profile

• Good knowledge of IIA Standards and extensive audit experience, ideally in-house, supporting global payments businesses, fintechs or large technology platforms
• Strong understanding of the payments and financial services sector, including licensing and compliance across UK and European regimes
• Ability to assess compliance with regulatory, operational and financial controls and analyse large data sets
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills, able to present audit findings to senior stakeholders
• Highly organised and independent, able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Interest in technology and ability to grasp complex business models quickly
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CPA, CFA, IRM, CIMA or equivalent; preferred: entrepreneurial mindset, strong critical thinking and adaptability in a fast-paced global environment