Hybrid Senior Analyst – Internal Audit

at Nium

• Job title: Senior Analyst – Internal Audit
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chennai, India

About the role

• Senior Analyst in Internal Audit at Nium, a leading global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments. Involved in auditing and risk management across diverse financial services operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audits across business, operational, financial, compliance, and technology areas.
• Perform end-to-end audit activities including scoping, walkthroughs, testing, documentation, and reporting.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including system-based and automated controls.
• Participate in regulatory and compliance reviews, including exposure to AML / CFT and DORA-related audit areas, as part of the overall audit plan.
• Evaluate processes and controls across cross-border operations, payment services, and multiple jurisdictions.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports with actionable recommendations and agreed timelines.
• Track audit observations and follow up on remediation actions.
• Work closely with business, operations, technology, and compliance teams across geographies while maintaining audit independence.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of experience in internal audit, risk, or controls within fintech, payments, banking, or regulated financial services.
• Prior experience in internal audit or Big 4 risk advisory preferred.
• Experience working in or auditing cross-country / multi-jurisdiction financial services operations.
• Exposure to AML / CFT regulatory audits or reviews as part of broader audit or risk work.
• Experience or exposure to DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) audits, ICT risk, or operational resilience reviews.
• Hands-on experience in testing system-based and IT-dependent controls.
• Working knowledge of AI-enabled audit, risk, or compliance tools is an advantage.
• Good understanding of payment services business models, fund flows, and operational processes.
• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) / CISA / CA / CPA.
• CAMS or equivalent AML certification – desirable.
• Strong understanding of internal audit methodology, risk management, and internal controls.
• Ability to test and evaluate system-based, automated, and IT-dependent controls.
• Working knowledge of regulatory compliance in financial services across multiple jurisdictions.
• Comfort with technology-enabled environments, including AI-supported tools and data-driven reviews.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Effective communication with stakeholders across regions.
• Independent, practical, and collaborative working style.

Benefits

• We Value Performance: Through competitive salaries, performance bonuses, sales commissions, equity for specific roles and recognition programs.
• We Care for Our Employees: The wellness of Nium’ers is our #1 priority. We offer medical coverage along with 24/7 employee assistance program, generous vacation programs including our year-end shut down.
• We also provide a flexible working hybrid working environment (3 days per week in the office).
• We Upskill Ourselves: We provide role-specific training, internal workshops, and a learning stipend.
• We Celebrate Together: We celebrate together with company-wide social events, team bonding activities, happy hours, team offsites, and much more!
• We Thrive with Diversity: Nium is truly a global company, with more than 33 nationalities, based in 18+ countries and more than 10 office locations.