
About Upvest
The investment API that transforms financial services
Key Highlights
- Raised $199.8 million in Series C funding
- Serves major clients including Ginmon, Vivid, and ABN AMRO
- Licensed for custody of both traditional securities and crypto
- Headquartered in Kollwitzkiez, Berlin, with 101-200 employees
Upvest is a Berlin-based fintech startup that simplifies investing through its innovative investment API, enabling businesses to offer a wide range of financial assets including stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies. With backing from prominent VCs like Earlybird and BlackRock, Upvest has raised $199.8...
🎁 Benefits
Upvest offers a generous 30 days of holiday, a development budget for personal growth, and access to an in-house coach for wellbeing support. Employee...
🌟 Culture
At Upvest, the culture emphasizes innovation and flexibility, allowing employees to work on greenfield projects without legacy code. The company value...
Overview
Upvest is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to enhance governance through robust audit practices. You'll provide audit-driven insights on risks, controls, and compliance within a fintech environment. This role requires experience in internal auditing and a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in internal auditing, ideally with experience in the fintech sector. Your expertise allows you to provide valuable insights on risks, controls, and compliance, enabling teams to address challenges effectively. You are detail-oriented and possess excellent analytical skills, which help you assess controls and security measures thoroughly. You understand the importance of governance and are committed to enhancing processes for informed decision-making. Your communication skills enable you to report findings clearly to senior management, fostering a culture of transparency and improvement.
Desirable
Experience with regulatory frameworks specific to the financial industry is a plus. Familiarity with audit management software and tools will enhance your ability to conduct audits efficiently. You are proactive in identifying potential risks and have a knack for proposing actionable improvements. Your collaborative nature allows you to work well with cross-functional teams, ensuring that audit practices align with the company's growth objectives.
What you'll do
In this role, you will lead and manage audit engagements, overseeing audit procedures tailored to the fintech environment. You will conduct audits to assess controls, security measures, and compliance, providing management with valuable insights for informed decision-making. Your responsibilities will include developing and maintaining an internal audit framework that meets the specific needs of Upvest. You will support colleagues in identifying and addressing risks while ensuring fast growth and regulatory excellence. Reporting findings and proposing improvements to senior management will be a key part of your role, as you aim to enhance overall processes and compliance.
You will also be responsible for preparing quarterly reports that summarize audit findings and recommendations. Your insights will help shape the company's governance practices and ensure that Upvest remains compliant with industry regulations. You will collaborate with various teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement and risk awareness throughout the organization.
What we offer
At Upvest, you will be part of a diverse team of over 270 talented professionals from more than 70 nationalities. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. You will have the opportunity to work with leading fintechs and financial institutions, contributing to innovative solutions in the investment space. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value curiosity and a growth mindset. Join us in our mission to make investing as easy as spending money.
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