Summary:

The IT Internal Auditor, Sr, based in Malta, is responsible for the execution of risk-based IT regulatory, operational, and resilience audits across regulated entities within Shift4 Group. Reporting to the Director, Internal Audit, this position is primarily responsible for executing IT regulatory and operational audits, evaluating the effectiveness of technology controls, and providing practical, value-added advisory support to management.

The position requires strong technical IT audit expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor in a complex and evolving regulatory environment.

The role is hands-on and execution-focused, covering the full audit lifecycle from planning and risk assessment through fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up, with regular interaction with senior management, IT leadership, and geographically dispersed teams.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute IT regulatory and operational audits across the full audit lifecycle, including audit planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of IT controls across key domains, including IT governance, access, change and release management, SDLC, application and interface controls, information security and cybersecurity, IT operations, third-party risk, data integrity, and IT resilience, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
• Identify and communicate technology risks, control gaps, and regulatory issues, including potential business and compliance impacts.
• Prepare clear, concise, and actionable audit reports with practical recommendations aligned to business and regulatory requirements.
• Perform audit follow-ups to validate remediation actions and ensure timely closure of issues.
• Document audit work in accordance with IIA standards, ensuring workpapers are complete and support audit conclusions.
• Maintain the IT audit universe and risk assessments to support risk-based audit planning.
• Provide independent advisory support to management, including pre-implementation reviews, risk assessments, and guidance on control design, automation, regulatory readiness, and emerging technology and governance risks.
• Participate in special reviews and ad hoc projects, such as system implementations, cybersecurity assessments, or regulatory initiatives.
• Collaborate with global Internal Audit, IT, Compliance, Risk Management, and external auditors to promote an efficient, coordinated audit approach.
• Support SOX ITGC activities on a limited, as needed basis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 4–5 years of IT audit experience in a regulated environment (industry or public accounting).
• Solid understanding of IT control frameworks, including COSO and COBIT, and their application in regulated environments.
• Strong working knowledge of IT audit domains including IT governance and risk management, access controls, change and release management, system development and implementation (SDLC), application and interface controls, information security and cybersecurity, IT operations, third-party and outsourcing risk, data integrity, and IT resilience, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
• Professional certification: CISA.
• Exposure to SOX environments.
• Big 4 or top-tier consulting experience.
• Experience supporting audits in financial services, payments, fintech, or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with audit management tools and data analytics techniques.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

Compensation:

Shift4 applies a structured, market-informed approach to compensation. 

Salary ranges are developed based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, such as internal job levels, scope of responsibilities, and external market data. The range listed for this position reflects the expected hiring range for qualified candidates and corresponds to the level and requirements of the role.

Actual compensation may vary depending on various factors, such as experience, skills, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Shift4’s compensation structures are subject to periodic review and ongoing alignment across regions. Additional components such as variable remuneration or other benefits may also apply based on eligibility and role type.

Salary Range: € 45,000 - € 50,000

Benefits of working for Shift4:

Join Shift4 and enjoy a work environment that prioritizes flexibility and well-being. We embrace a hybrid working model, offering our team the flexibility to balance time between remote work and our modern, welcoming offices located in the heart of Valletta, Malta's historic capital.

Our standard remuneration package is comprehensive, including private health, dental, and life insurance, as well as parking allowance, preferential home rates, and a company pension plan (with APS). We are committed to supporting our employees' well-being through our Mental Health Program, family-friendly measures, an equipped canteen with free breakfast, and exciting company events.

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Information Security Specialist to provide technical expertise across multiple security domains, ensuring our infrastructure, systems, and data are protected against evolving cyber threats.

What You'll Do:

• Define, design, and enhance security architecture, frameworks, and technical controls aligned with business objectives and security strategy
• Develop and maintain security reference architectures, standards, and design patterns across corporate and production environments
• Act as a subject matter expert across infrastructure, cloud, network, and application security
• Support and lead incident response activities for major incidents, breaches, and investigations
• Partner with GRC and Legal teams as a technical expert to ensure compliance with security, privacy, and data protection regulations
• Define and track KPIs and KRIs to measure control effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate with SOC and Threat Intelligence teams to stay current on threat trends and emerging technologies
• Evaluate and integrate AI-driven security capabilities for proactive threat detection and incident response

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in information security or a related field
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or CISM
• Advanced certifications such as GIAC (GSE, GCIA, GCIH) or OSCP
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor or NIST CSF practitioner credentials preferred
• Proven expertise in cloud and infrastructure security
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, vulnerability scanning, SOAR, and XDR tools
• Demonstrated experience implementing and operationalizing security controls in large-scale, distributed environments
• Strong knowledge and implementation experience with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, SOC 2, and SOX
• Experience in online gambling, sports betting, or financial services environments is preferred
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with AI-driven security tools and approaches
• Able to travel occasionally both domestically and internationally #LI-REMOTE