With over 5 million active users and an impressive 5,000 new customers joining every day, Lydia aims to become one of Europe’s leading financial services organisations. Founded in 2013, Lydia has been recognised as one of France’s most promising start-ups through its recent inclusion into the "Next 40" ranking.

After raising €112 million from investors in 2020, we have plans to accelerate our European deployment while continuing to offer additional innovative solutions. From top-security contactless mobile payment to a wide array of app-based services, Lydia puts people at the centre of the digital banking experience

Part of our growth strategy is centred around attracting top talent to help us nurture our ongoing success. We are now looking for our new Senior Internal Control Officer.

Reporting to our Chief Risk Officer, you will lead the Internal Control team. 

What you will do: 

• Define 1st and 2nd level controls to be implemented, in collaboration with managers and key people of Lydia, and ensure their sustainability ;
• Enhance and implement the annual control plan ;
• Ensure the implementation of the necessary tools for the internal control system ;
• Define and follow periodic control plans ;
• Keep the risk mapping up to date ;
• Spread the culture of internal control within Lydia ;
• Participate in the discussions held with the Authorities on subjects related to internal control.

You are in the right place if: 

• You have a master's degree in audit and internal control or equivalent ;
• You had an experience of at least 10 years in internal control or in a Big 4 ;
• You benefit from a strong experience in implementing internal control mechanisms and tools ;
• You have the necessary leadership to have all Lydia employees adhere to the culture of internal control.

And it’s a plus if: 

• You benefit from a multidisciplinary background - from IT to finance and credit risk management ;
• You’ve already worked in a Fintech ;
• You are passionate about innovation and/or Fintechs.

At Lydia, we believe that diversity is a strength. Diversity is part of our culture and identity. We want to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value to the company. Lydia is therefore proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical characteristics (size, weight ... ).age, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Recruitment Process : 

• Phone interview with a Talent Acquisition Specialist ;
• Home-assignment ;
• Interview with Alison Alonso, Head of Compliance ;
• Interview with Daphné Barthelet, Chief Finance Officer.