Senior Auditor
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Significant employer brand recognition and comprehensive benefits, combined with a strong focus on technology-driven auditing roles, contribute to a high offer value.
- Competitive benefits package including insurance and extended leave.
- Challenging role in a leading tech-driven financial organization.
- Opportunity to shape audit practices and share knowledge.
Pros
- Opportunity to work within a leading digital banking platform.
- Focus on innovative audit techniques that leverage technology.
- Strong career development potential in internal audit within a growing company.
Cons
- Requires significant experience (5+ years) which may exclude some candidates.
- Navigating complex regulatory frameworks could be challenging for some.
- Potential high-stress environment due to audit deadlines and stakeholder management.
Who it's for
Mid-Senior Level • Hybrid / office-based at times
Good fit
- Mid-senior level auditors with finance risk expertise.
- Tech-savvy professionals looking to innovate in auditing.
- Individuals seeking growth in a rapidly evolving company.
Not recommended for
- Candidates without auditing experience or qualifications.
- Those seeking basic non-technical auditor roles.
- Applicants preferring stable, less dynamic environments.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
About Nubank
Nubank was founded in 2013 to free people from a bureaucratic, slow and inefficient financial system. Since then, through innovative technology and outstanding customer service, the company has been redefining people's relationships with money across Latin America. With operations in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, Nubank is today one of the largest digital banking platforms and technology-leading companies in the world.
Today, Nubank is a global company, with offices in São Paulo (Brazil), Mexico City (Mexico), Buenos Aires (Argentina), Bogotá (Colombia), Durham (United States), and Berlin (Germany). It was founded in 2013 in Sao Paulo, by Colombian David Vélez, and cofounded by Brazilian Cristina Junqueira and American Edward Wible. For more information, visit www.nubank.com.br.
About the team
At Nu Mexico, our Internal Auditors protect Nu while challenging traditional audit by embracing technology. It’s the auditors' job to assess the internal controls of Nu main risks and provide assurance, advisory, and insights about them, helping our company grow healthy.
Truly great Internal Auditors at Nu will go beyond the traditional audit, pursuing innovation with freedom. Will always work hard to add value, taking no shortcuts and not being picky with small issues. Following this path will be recognized in the market as a pioneer in technology-based audit techniques.
About the role
You will be part of the Mexican Audit team and will be mainly responsible to cover Finance Risk (Accounting, Tax, Financial Reporting, Treasury) as well as Regulatory Compliance Risk. Your role will include:
- Participation and conduction of audit fieldwork, through test execution including data analysis as well as production of the final report together with the team;
- Identification of issues and discussion with relevant stakeholders;
- Follow-up of action plans to ensure their correct implementation;
- Participation in continuous assessment of risks through data and risk analysis and preparation of annual audit plan;
You will be an Internal Audit reference in Finance and Regulatory Compliance for auditors and other areas of Nubank, interacting with stakeholders from the first and second lines of defense. You will also act as a knowledge multiplier, sharing your experience and training other auditors to elevate the team's technical skills, while actively participating in Internal Audit's strategic projects.
And you'll be doing all this in an environment full of new technologies and tools, having to continually study and understand the environment as Nubank evolves and changes, with the freedom and incentive to create new and more efficient ways of assessing the company's risks .
Basic Qualifications
- A bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or economic science;
- At least 5 years experience as a financial accountant, financial analyst or business accountant, external auditor (Big 4) or internal auditor specialized in Finance Risk within a financial institution;
- A thorough understanding of accounting and other finance processes such as Mexico GAAP, US GAAP, and SEC public company reporting ; SOX and internal control: financial statements audits;
- Knowledge of financial market regulations, including prudential/capital regulation, Basel, and specially regulations across Latin America including Mexican banking regulation (CUB);
- Solid analytical background. Must be comfortable manipulating data to perform audits. Programming is not required but candidates need to display interest in learning basic data analysis skills (SQL, Python, R);
- Advanced English skills;
- Great team player, communication (written and verbal) and listening skills;
- Hands-on and willing to get hands dirty on execution;
- Strong prioritization and organization skills.
- Self-starter and ability to work independently;
Preferred Qualification
- Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Benefits
- 15 days paid vacation per year.
- Life insurance.
- Health insurance.
- NuLanguage Program
- NuCare Program
- Extended Parental Leave
*Interviewing and onboarding are currently done virtually. From July 2022 forward, teams will have a suggested cadence of visiting the office in which employees go to their Business Unit's (BU) base location. Employees will have an employment contract based on the cities where Nu’s offices are located, considering their country of hire. More details can be shared during your hiring process.
