Internal Audit

About the Position

Internal Audit

São Paulo, BRAFull-timeRisk and Compliance

Apply for this role

About CloudWalk

About CloudWalk:
We are not just another fintech unicorn. We are a pack of dreamers, makers, and tech enthusiasts building the future of payments. With millions of customers and a hunger for innovation, we're now expanding our neural network - literally and metaphorically.

At CloudWalk, Internal Audit is not just about checking boxes-it’s about enabling safe innovation. Our Internal Audit function plays a critical role in helping the company scale disruptive technologies and financial products with robust governance, effective risk management, and strong internal controls. Here, Internal Audit is a trusted partner that provides independent assurance while helping the business grow with resilience, transparency, and intelligence.

We're looking for a hands-on, tech-savvy Internal Audit professional who is passionate about technology, automation, data, systems, and emerging risks. Someone who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and enjoys navigating the complexities of regulated financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute CloudWalk’s Internal Audit activities, from planning through report issuance and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain the Annual Audit Plan based on risk assessments, regulatory requirements, and the evolution of CloudWalk’s products, processes, and technologies.
• Conduct audits across different domains, including technology, IT general controls (ITGC), cybersecurity, data governance, financial products, business processes, operations, and risk management structures.
• Assess the effectiveness of the internal control environment, identifying deficiencies, risk exposures, and opportunities for automation, efficiency gains, and process improvement.
• Prepare clear and objective audit reports, presenting well-supported conclusions and practical recommendations to strengthen the control environment and governance.
• Partner with business, technology, product, compliance, and risk teams to define, implement, and monitor action plans resulting from audits.
• Identify emerging risks related to new technologies, artificial intelligence, new products, regulatory changes, and market trends, incorporating these perspectives into audit planning and execution.
• Promote the continuous evolution of the Internal Audit function by implementing methodologies, automation tools, data analytics, and continuous monitoring to make audits more efficient and intelligence-driven.
• Act as a strategic partner to leadership, providing independent assessments of risks, controls, and governance, and contributing to CloudWalk’s sustainable growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Information Technology, or another relevant field.
• Solid experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Internal Controls, or related assurance functions within regulated financial institutions, payment institutions, fintechs, or technology-driven organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead audit engagements from planning through reporting and follow-up.
• Experience evaluating technology environments, business processes, governance structures, and internal control frameworks.
• Strong interest in technology, automation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and modern audit methodologies.
• Familiarity with internationally recognized frameworks such as the IIA Standards, COSO, COBIT, ITIL, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Ability to build structure from scratch, prioritize effectively, and operate autonomously in a fast-growing environment.
• Strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to challenge constructively while building trusted relationships.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to present complex topics to senior leadership.
• Advanced English and fluency in Portuguese.

Nice to Have

• Experience in building or transforming an Internal Audit function.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CRMA, CPA, or equivalent.
• Experience with cloud environments, DevOps, cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls), or software development processes.
• Experience applying data analytics, continuous auditing, process mining, or AI-enabled audit techniques.
• Previous exposure to Board of Directors or Audit Committee reporting.

We Offer

The Future We See:

At CloudWalk, we envision a future where AI empowers every field to reach new heights:

• People teams leveraging AI to transform talent acquisition and employee development.
• Marketing professionals creating data-driven, AI-powered campaign strategies.
• Customer Success teams enhancing client experiences with intelligent solutions.
• Risk analysts combining human expertise with AI to navigate complexities.
• Designers collaborating with AI to push creative boundaries.

Join us at CloudWalk, where we're not just engineering solutions; we're building a smarter, AI-driven future for payments-together.