Internal Auditor

About Lean Technologies

Lean Technologies is a fintech company valued at $67.5 million after a Series B funding round. It is building critical financial infrastructure across the MENA region and is backed by leading investors including Sequoia Capital and General Catalyst. The company is the first regulated Open Banking platform in both UAE and Saudi Arabia, facilitating billions in payments for over 350 prominent clients like Binance and Careem.

Role Overview

As the Internal Auditor based in Riyadh, you will be responsible for developing and owning the annual risk-based audit plan for licensed entities within the group. Your primary focus will be assessing governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks to ensure compliance with regulatory standards set by SAMA and CBUAE. This position provides crucial assurance to the Board during a phase of significant triple-digit growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement the annual group audit strategy covering critical areas such as Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT), regulatory adherence, technology operations, and financial controls across various jurisdictions.
• Execute comprehensive audits assessing control design and operational effectiveness; prepare detailed, actionable reports for senior leadership and regulatory committees.
• Engage proactively with key regulators including SAMA, CBUAE, and FSRA, as well as external auditors, to uphold robust governance and risk oversight.

Candidate Profile

• Possesses between 4 and 7 years of hands-on internal auditing experience within fintech, payments, or financial services sectors.
• Exhibits strong knowledge of GCC regulatory environments, particularly the frameworks of SAMA, CBUAE, and FSRA.
• Holds relevant professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, or ACCA.
• Is fully proficient in both Arabic and English and demonstrates critical analytical skills essential for evaluating complex financial infrastructures at scale.

Additional Information

This role offers a unique chance to shape the internal audit function within a high-growth fintech company, gaining direct exposure to the Board and Audit Committee. The position is based onsite in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Salary details are confidential and have not been disclosed.