Internal Audit Manager

Ebury is a global fintech firm dedicated to empowering businesses to expand internationally through tailored and forward-thinking financial solutions. Since our founding in 2009, we've grown to a diverse team of over 1,700 professionals across 40+ offices and 29+ markets worldwide. Joining Ebury means becoming part of a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions are valued. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of cross-border finance, while advancing your own career in a dynamic, high-growth industry.

Internal Audit Manager - Third Parties Assurance and Business Resilience

Ebury Madrid Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home per week

Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Internal Audit Manager to lead and execute third-party and business resilience audits across our growing organisation. This is a critical and high-impact role for someone who thrives on autonomy, has a strong understanding of third-party and resilience risk, and is passionate about delivering value-added assurance in a dynamic environment.

In this role, you will be a key strategic partner to the Head of Internal Audit, helping shape our assurance strategy and annual audit planning. You will also lead the development of a continuous third-party assurance framework to monitor the ongoing performance and risk of external service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Risk-Based Audits: Plan, execute, and report on internal audits focused on third-party management, outsourcing governance, operational resilience and business continuity.
• Third Party Assurance: Design and implement a continuous monitoring framework to assess third-party risk and compliance, with a focus on regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong, trust-based relationships across business functions to ensure a collaborative and forward-looking audit practice.
• Annual Risk Assessment & Planning: Partner with the Chief Internal Auditor and Head of Internal Audit in conducting the annual risk assessment and contribute to the development of the annual internal audit plan.
• Professional Practices: Support audit methodology enhancement, including integration of third-party risk considerations across the audit universe. Promote collaboration and continuous improvement within the Internal Audit function.
• Regulatory Insight: Stay informed on evolving regulations (e.g. FCA PS21/3, DORA), and other industry developments impacting operational resilience and technology risk.
• Innovation & Curiosity: Proactively research emerging technologies, risks, and control solutions, maintaining a learning mindset and bringing new ideas to the audit approach.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in internal audit, risk, or assurance roles within financial services is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in third-party / vendor risk management and assurance reviews is essential.
• Experience auditing or working in the First or Second Line of Defense IT, information security and operational risk functions.
• Knowledge of operational resilience regulations, such as FCA operational resilience and DORA.
• Ability to produce clear, concise, and insightful audit reports.
• Able to work independently in a fast changing business environment and manage shifts in priorities.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CIA, ACA, CISA or equivalent
• Exposure to cloud environments (e.g. AWS, GCP), including knowledge of cloud management principles would be a plus.

About Us

Ebury is a FinTech success story, positioned among the fastest-growing international companies in its sector.

Founded in 2009, we are headquartered in London and have more than 1700 staff with a presence in more than 29 markets worldwide. Cultural diversity is part of what makes Ebury a special place to be. From Sao Paulo to Dubai, Vancouver to Auckland, we enjoy sharing team experiences and celebrating success across the Ebury family.

Hard work pays off: in 2019, Ebury received a £350 million investment from Banco Santander and has won internationally recognised awards including Financial Times: 1000 Europe's Fastest-Growing Companies.

None of this would have been possible without our proudest achievement: our great people. Enthusiastic, innovative and collaborative teams, always ready to disrupt and revolutionise the fast-paced FinTech sector. 

At Ebury, we're committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. We're proud to have active employee networks and ESG initiatives that reflect our inclusive culture, including our Women's Network, LGBTQIA+ Network, and Veterans Network. These communities provide spaces for connection, mentorship, advocacy, and collaboration across our global teams.

We believe in inclusion. We stand against discrimination in all forms and have no tolerance for the intolerance of differences that makes us a modern and successful organisation. At Ebury, you can be whoever you want to be and still feel a sense of belonging no matter your story because we want you and your uniqueness to help write our future.

Please submit your application on the careers website directly, uploading your CV / resume in English.

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