Internal Auditor Risk & Regulatory Assurance

About Lean Technologies

Lean Technologies is a rapidly expanding fintech company focused on building financial data infrastructure for the MENA region. Operating in a highly regulated and security-sensitive environment, the company provides mission-critical financial services that require robust SLAs, strict security controls, and scalable systems. Lean is recognized as a leading financial infrastructure provider in the Middle East, powering over 350 clients with APIs for payments, account verification, and financial data access.

The Role: Internal Auditor Risk & Regulatory Assurance

Lean Technologies is seeking an Internal Auditor for Risk & Regulatory Assurance in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves independently assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of Lean's governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks across all group entities. The Internal Auditor will execute the annual audit plan, evaluate compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks, and provide assurance to management and the Board/Audit Committee on the organization's control environment. The position requires 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across group entities, covering regulatory compliance, AML/CFT, technology and operations, governance, and financial controls.
• Develop and maintain the annual group audit plan and universe, ensuring appropriate coverage of high-risk areas across all licensed entities.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls; identify control gaps, root causes, and process weaknesses.
• Draft clear, actionable audit findings and reports for management and relevant committees (GLRCC, Audit Committee).
• Track and follow up on the remediation of audit findings and management action plans.
• Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and second-line functions (Compliance, Risk) to ensure coordinated assurance coverage and avoid duplication.
• Support internal audit outsourcing/co-sourcing arrangements where applicable, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory restrictions.
• Stay current on regulatory developments across CBUAE, SAMA, ADGM FSRA, and VARA frameworks affecting audit scope and methodology.
• Lead ad-hoc assessments as required by regulators and/or internal policies.
• Contribute to and support investigations as needed.
• Maintain audit working papers and documentation to a standard suitable for regulatory inspection.

Work Environment and Company Culture

Lean Technologies operates in a dynamic environment, building financial infrastructure for the MENA region. The company emphasizes solving complex problems, moving quickly, and maintaining high standards. Lean is committed to being an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer, ensuring equal employment opportunity regardless of various protected characteristics. The company's recent $** Series B funding supports expansion into new markets, new product launches, and the development of new capabilities in financial innovation.