Internal Audit Senior, IT

Details

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. We are seeking an Internal Audit Senior, IT to join the Internal Audit team focusing primarily on global IT and security related audits. This role is based in the US (Remote) and reports to an Internal Audit IT Senior Manager. The individual will be responsible for executing all aspects of audits, providing independent testing and audit coverage of technology, products and information security globally at Coinbase, including information and cyber security areas, infrastructure, platforms and applications, and governance over information technology and security.

Responsibilities

• Develop next-generation audit practices as part of a global internal audit team and work closely with the global IT audit portfolio to maintain a best-in-class global internal audit function.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of local and global regulatory requirements as they pertain to information technology, security and financial services applicable to Coinbase.
• Support Coinbase’s internal audit plan by executing information technology and security related audits from planning through reporting and remediation validation (audit planning, stakeholder management, fieldwork execution, reporting and validation of remediated audit findings).
• Develop audit reports on the effectiveness of internal control structures for executive-level audiences, ensuring findings are documented and supported by evidence.
• Develop customized, valuable solutions to issues identified during audits; track and evaluate adequacy and timeliness of management responses and corrective actions, including validation of remediation activities.
• Manage and support internal audit staff and perform ad-hoc investigations/audits/reviews as required.
• Lead periodic control certifications for documented controls and validate control effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain trusted relationships with business unit management across levels; work closely with first and second lines of defense to maximize testing efficiencies and coverage across the organization.
• Serve as an advisory function to business partners, identifying ways to address audit findings and opportunities for enhancements while maintaining 3rd Line of Defense independence and objectivity.
• Assist with responses to regulatory inquiries related to internal audit matters and prepare internal audit materials for the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
• Promote innovation in executing projects and internal infrastructure enhancements focused on process or technology improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science/management information systems or related information technology or security fields and/or accounting or related fields.
• 4+ years of experience in internal audit with a heavy focus on technology, information technology and information security audit; or experience in first line, operational, technology, software development, and security fields.
• Excellent understanding of cloud-based technology stacks, software and application development lifecycle, cloud configurations and security services, and enterprise technology stack operations, maintenance and oversight risks and controls.
• Solid analytical and problem solving skills with high standards for quality, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with and educate process owners (including non-finance individuals) on controls and the role of Internal Audit.
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently and in a team environment; experience working in a fast paced organization.
• Excellent understanding of data analysis techniques.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Google Suite or Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Basic scripting experience in coding languages such as Python, Ruby, etc.

Nice to haves

• Professional Internal Audit / IT / Security qualification (e.g., CISA, CFE) or comprehensive working knowledge of Chartered Institute of Internal Auditor practice.
• Understanding of international regulatory requirements as they pertain to information technology and security.
• Understanding of crypto, payments and/or financial services industry and experience auditing information systems and controls.
• Entrepreneurial attitude and ability to adapt to a rapidly growing start-up with associated complexities.
• Experience working with or in an outsourced/co-sourced internal audit function and ability to work across functions and time zones.

Pay Transparency

• Pay Range: $108,630—$127,800 USD (target annual salary; full-time offers also include bonus eligibility, equity eligibility and benefits).

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans with generous employee contributions
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Wellness stipend, mobile/internet reimbursement, connections stipend
• Volunteer time off, fertility counseling and benefits
• Generous time off/leave policy
• Option of getting paid in digital currency

Additional Details

• Job ID: P74195
• #LI-Remote — while many roles are remote-first, this position is not remote-only and in-person participation is required throughout the year (team and company-wide offsites).