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.
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.
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.
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.
The Future We See
At CloudWalk, we envision a future where AI empowers Internal Audit to go beyond traditional reviews:
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Real-time monitoring of critical processes through intelligent automation.
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Continuous assurance supported by data analytics and machine learning.
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Early detection of emerging risks before they become incidents.
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Seamless collaboration between Engineering, Product, Risk, and Internal Audit to build resilient, scalable, and compliant systems.
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A control environment driven by data, intelligence, and continuous improvement.
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