Job Description

Employment Type: Full-Time Location Type: Remote

About Addi

Addi is a leading financial platform dedicated to building the future of payments, shopping, and banking. Our mission is to create a world where consumers and merchants can transact effortlessly and grow together. Currently, we serve over 2 million customers and partner with more than 20,000 merchants, establishing Addi as Colombia’s fastest-growing marketplace.

Leveraging a state-of-the-art, technology-first approach, we offer a comprehensive suite of services including banking solutions (deposits, payments, unsecured credit) and commerce services (e-commerce, marketing). This bridges the financial gap for millions and redefines how people experience financial freedom. As the country’s leading Buy Now, Pay Later provider, we have secured regulatory approval to operate as a bank, opening up significant new opportunities for our customers. In the past year, we have also achieved profitability, underscoring the strength of our business model and our capacity for sustainable scaling.

Our mission has garnered the trust of world-class investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Architect Capital, GIC, Goldman Sachs, Greycroft, Monashees, Notable Capital, Quona Capital, Union Square Ventures, and Victory Park Capital, among others. With their backing, we are not just growing; we are transforming Latin America’s financial ecosystem and shaping the next generation of commerce, payments, and banking in Colombia.

What truly sets us apart is our approach to building. We are a conscious company, driven by deep experience in scaling technology, services, and products, and we live by our values every day.

About the Role

This is your opportunity to make a significant impact at Addi. Below, you'll find the core responsibilities, challenges, and qualifications for this role. If you are ready to be part of something substantial, continue reading.

Mission

Safeguard Addi's financial and operational integrity by independently assessing and enhancing internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. Ensure compliance with banking regulations while actively supporting the Company's strategic objectives.

What You Will Do

• Complete the first annual internal audit plan: Ensure key risk areas across the organization are reviewed, providing actionable recommendations to relevant stakeholders within agreed timelines.
• Establish and refine internal audit methodology: Align the methodology with the organization's strategy, objectives, and risks.
• Support regulatory audits and examinations: Provide accurate information, clear documentation, and demonstrate robust internal control frameworks.
• Implement a follow-up process for audit findings: Drive the remediation of high-priority findings from completed audits.
• Enhance the company's risk assessment framework: Integrate insights from internal audits to proactively identify and mitigate emerging risks.
• Support the regulatory approval process: Proactively identify and drive the closure of regulatory gaps to ensure a smooth and timely issuance of our operating license.
• Deliver pre-launch reports to the Audit Committee/Board: Provide a clear, data-backed opinion on launch readiness and key residual risks.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven Internal Audit Expertise in a Regulated Financial Environment:
  • 5-8+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit (with a strong focus on financial services/banking clients), or risk management within the banking, financial services, or fintech industry.
  • Direct experience in reviewing and advising on the design of controls for core banking systems and processes.
  • Deep understanding of internal audit principles, methodologies, and standards, specifically within the banking or regulated financial services sector.
• Outstanding Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking Capabilities:
  • Proven ability to identify significant control weaknesses.
  • Develop practical and value-added recommendations.
  • Effectively track their implementation.