Internal Auditor at Lean Technologies

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Job Title Internal Auditor

Salary Not Disclosed

Company Description Lean Technologies is a $67.5M Series B fintech building the financial infrastructure for MENA, backed by Sequoia Capital and General Catalyst.

Job Description As Lean Technologies' dedicated Internal Auditor in Riyadh, you will own the annual risk-based audit plan across licensed entities. You'll evaluate governance, risk management, and internal controls while ensuring compliance with SAMA and CBUAE frameworks. This critical role provides direct assurance to the Board during a period of rapid triple-digit growth.

Location Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Why this role is remarkable

• Join the first regulated Open Banking platform in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, moving billions in payments for 350+ major institutions like Binance and Careem.
• Enjoy a "build-the-function" opportunity with direct visibility to the Board and Audit Committee, shaping the control environment of a high-growth fintech leader.
• Backed by $67.5M from top-tier investors including Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, and Bain Capital Ventures to scale multi-product financial infrastructure across MENA.

What You Will Do

• Design and execute the annual risk-based group audit plan covering AML/CFT, regulatory compliance, technology operations, and financial controls across multiple jurisdictions.
• Conduct end-to-end audits of control design and operating effectiveness, drafting actionable findings for senior management and relevant regulatory committees.
• Maintain proactive relationships with regulators (SAMA, CBUAE, FSRA) and external auditors to ensure comprehensive governance and risk management coverage.

The ideal candidate

• Offers 4–7 years of hands-on internal audit experience, specifically within the fintech, payments, or financial services sectors.
• Brings deep familiarity with GCC regulatory frameworks (SAMA, CBUAE, FSRA) and professional certifications like CIA, CISA, or ACCA.
• Demonstrates full professional fluency in both Arabic and English, alongside the analytical skepticism required to evaluate complex financial infrastructure at scale.

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