IT Internal Audit Manager

Reporting to the VP of Internal Audit, the IT Internal Audit Manager leads the technology audit agenda for dLocal. You will manage a team of IT auditors and own a risk-based plan focused on cloud (AWS), security, infrastructure, applications (including SAP) and data, providing independent assurance and advisory to senior Technology and Business leaders. This role is ideal for a hands-on IT audit leader who combines deep technical knowledge of modern architectures and tools with strong understanding of financial / payments processes, SOX, and how technology risk and controls support a fast-growing fintech environment.

Responsibilities

Own and execute the IT audit plan (SOX and non-SOX) covering IT general controls, IT application controls, cybersecurity, cloud, data, and key business-critical systems (including SAP); Lead end-to-end IT audits over cloud environments (primarily AWS), information security, infrastructure and operations, systems development and change management, and key business applications (including SAP); Drive the SOX ITGC and ITAC program in coordination with the broader Internal Audit and other teams, including design and operating effectiveness testing and evaluation of deficiencies; Use advanced data and AI-enabled tools to enhance audit coverage (e.g., automated sampling and testing, continuous monitoring, anomaly detection), and assess how AI and automation are designed, implemented and controlled within IT and business processes; Identify, assess and prioritize technology risks using a structured, risk-based methodology; Produce clear, well-structured audit reports and presentations for senior management and the Audit Committee, highlighting key risks, root causes and pragmatic, risk-based remediation actions; Monitor and challenge remediation of IT control deficiencies; Act as a key counterpart for External Auditors on IT/SOX topics; Build strong, trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders; Lead and develop a high-performing IT audit team, including coaching, mentoring and feedback; Contribute to the continuous improvement of the IT audit methodology, including automation, data analytics and AI

Requirements

8+ years of progressive experience in IT audit, technology risk, or a related area (internal audit, external IT audit, technology risk consulting); University degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field; Strong, hands-on knowledge of cloud environments, ideally AWS (architecture, IAM, networking, logging/monitoring, resilience, configuration management); Solid background in information security and IT governance, with exposure to frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT or similar; Proven experience with SOX for IT (ITGC and ITAC), including scoping, design assessment, operating effectiveness testing and deficiency evaluation; Good understanding of business and financial processes (e.g., revenue, payments, settlements, accounting & financial reporting) and how they depend on underlying systems and data; Practical experience with software development and change processes, including Git-based workflows, code review, CI/CD pipelines and change management controls; Advanced data skills for audit work (e.g., SQL, scripting in Python, use of BI / analytics tools, experience with CAATs) and ability to design and interpret data-driven tests over large data sets; Strong interest and experience in AI and automation; Fluency in English (spoken and written) is mandatory; Demonstrated leadership and people-management skills, including coaching, performance feedback and team coordination across locations; Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to interact confidently with senior IT and business leaders; Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Nice to have

Experience in financial services, fintech and/or payments is strongly preferred; Experience with SAP (e.g., FI/CO and related modules) and SAP-related ITGC/ITAC assessments is strongly preferred; Relevant professional certifications are a plus (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC or equivalent); Spanish and/or Portuguese are a plus

Benefits

Tailored benefits for each country; Flexibility in how you work (flexible schedules, self-managed focus time and moments of in-person connection in collaboration hubs); Fintech industry; Referral bonus program; Work From Anywhere (up to 3 months of travel while working per year)