Senior Internal Auditor

About the role

SumUp is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to strengthen compliance, risk assessment, and internal controls across its European operations. Reporting to the Global Head of Internal Audit, you will work closely with the Board, Audit Committee, and external auditors.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute regulatory, compliance, and operational audits in European markets.
• Prepare audit reports, present findings to management, and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of the internal audit plan, framework, methodology, and templates.
• Coordinate audit‑related projects with relevant business teams.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and promote a proactive culture of internal controls and compliance.

Required profile

• Strong audit experience in financial services, preferably in payments or regulated fintech.
• Deep knowledge of the European regulatory environment and internal‑control frameworks.
• Comfort operating in large, complex, international organisations with shifting priorities.
• Exceptional stakeholder‑management skills and the ability to act as a credible partner at all levels.
• Natural curiosity for data, enabling sound conclusions beyond the numbers.
• Fluency in German (written and spoken) for candidates based in Berlin.

Required skills

What we offer

• Office‑first setup in a historic Covent Garden location.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Virtual Stock Option programme.
• 28 days of paid leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual L&D budget for conferences or further education.
• Private health insurance covering optical and dental.
• Salary‑sacrifice commuter benefits.