As an Internal Auditor with a focus on technology and security at Adyen, you will provide independent assurance across the company’s global technology landscape, covering areas such as cloud infrastructure, software development lifecycles, identity management, and cybersecurity. You will assess risks, evaluate controls, and offer practical recommendations to enhance governance and risk management practices. Your role involves collaborating closely with engineering, security, product, and compliance teams while maintaining independence and deep business understanding. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in internal audit or technology risk assessment within fintech or financial services, along with certifications like CISA or CISSP. You should be adept at translating technical insights into clear findings for both tech-savvy and non-technical stakeholders, and possess strong critical thinking and communication skills to drive meaningful improvements across the organization.
Skills
Cloud
Kubernetes
AWS
Azure
GCP
CI/CD
Python
Go
Ruby
SQL
PostgreSQL
Docker
Terraform
CISA
CISSP
CIA
RE
PCI DSS
ISO 27001
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
What you'll do
Prepare, execute, and report on technology and security internal audit assignments.
Assess the management of technology and security risks across first and second line functions.
Evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of controls in various technical areas.
Translate complex technical observations into clear findings and practical recommendations.
Stay informed about changes in Adyen’s products, architecture, threat landscape, and regulations.
Identify opportunities to improve Internal Audit methodology and overall effectiveness.
What we're looking for
5+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, technology risk, or security assurance.
Proven ability to assess and audit technology and security domains with technical knowledge beyond frameworks.
Strong understanding of modern technology platforms and the ability to discuss architecture and risks with specialists.
Capability to scope and run audits independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Experience in payments, regulated financial institutions, PCI environments, or resilience/security frameworks preferred.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced global environment with high autonomy.
Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CIA, RE are beneficial.
Market check
Salary context
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$129,050–$206,750.
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Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$137,888–$213,975
Middle half of comparable postings.
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Employer
About Ayden
Adyen is a global payments platform that provides end-to-end payment processing, merchant acquiring, and issuing solutions to large global companies, enabling them to accept payments anywhere in the world. Industry: Payments Technology & Financial Services
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AWS
Kubernetes
Terraform
Python
PostgreSQL
CI/CD
Docker
Prometheus
Grafana
PCI DSS
ISO 27001
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
CISA
CISSP
CIA
RE
Data Analytics
Automation
AI