About Planet
Planet is a global provider of integrated technology and payments solutions for retail and hospitality customers.
We create great experiences for the millions of people who use our payments, software, and tax-free solutions every minute of every day.
Planet empowers its customers to deliver great customer experiences by combining payments and software in ways that drive greater loyalty, increase revenue and save time.
Founded over 35 years ago and with our headquarters in London, today we have more than 2,500 employees located across six continents serving our customers in more than 120 markets.
Role Overview:
We are looking for an Auditor who will support the delivery of a risk-based internal audit plan, providing independent and objective assurance over the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls. The role will involve planning and executing audit engagements across operational, financial, regulatory, technology and compliance areas, alongside working closely with stakeholders across the first and second lines of defence.
This role is well suited to an individual with a strong understanding of regulated financial services, who is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to communicate audit findings clearly and constructively.
What you will do:
Plan, execute, and document internal audit engagements in line with the approved audit plan and internal audit standards (e.g. IIA).
Perform walkthroughs, testing, and control assessments to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
Identify control weaknesses, root causes, and associated risks, and develop clear, practical audit findings and recommendations.
Prepare high-quality audit working papers and draft audit reports that clearly articulate issues, impact, and required actions.
Engage professionally with business stakeholders to explain audit objectives, discuss findings, and agree remediation actions.
Track audit issues and validate the completion and effectiveness of management remediation.
Support thematic reviews, special investigations, and ad‑hoc audit work as required.
Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies, templates, and tools.
Stay informed of relevant regulatory developments and industry best practice, particularly within financial services and payments.
Work collaboratively with compliance, risk, and external audit partners where required.
Who you are:
Essential
· Experience in internal audit, external audit, risk, or compliance within financial services or another regulated environment.
· Understanding of internal controls, risk management frameworks, and audit methodologies.
· Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex processes and identify control gaps.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain issues clearly to non‑technical stakeholders.
· High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
· Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Desirable
· Experience in payments, fintech, banking, or e‑money institutions.
· Exposure to regulatory frameworks (e.g. FCA, PSD2, AML/CTF, safeguarding).
· Progress toward or holding a professional qualification (e.g. CIA, ACCA, ACA, CISA).
· Experience working with co‑sourced or external audit providers.
Why Planet:
Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce. We would love to hear from you – Apply now.
At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.
Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully.