Internal Audit Senior, IT

Internal Audit Senior, IT

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you're capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It's a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform and with it, the future global financial system. To achieve our mission, we're seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company's hardest problems. Our work culture is intense and isn't for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there's no better place to be. While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.

Coinbase is looking for 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 will be reporting 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. This includes coverage over information and cyber security areas, infrastructure, platforms and applications, and governance over information technology and security.

The individual has audit experience within one of the following areas : Information Security, IT governance, risk management or application security.

What You'll Be Doing

As a part of a global internal audit team and working closely with the global IT audit portfolio, you will :

• Develop next generation audit practices to maintain a best-in-class global internal audit function.
• Have an in-depth understanding of local global regulatory requirements as it pertains to information technology, security and overall financial services applicable to Coinbase.
• Support Coinbase's internal audit plan through the execution of information technology and security related audits from beginning to end.
• Develop audit reports on the effectiveness of the internal control structure for an executive level audience.
• Develop customized and valuable solutions to issues identified during the course of audits performed.
• Manage and support internal audit staff and perform ad-hoc investigations / audits / reviews as required.
• Track and evaluate the adequacy and timeliness of management's response and the corrective action taken on internal audit findings.
• Remain current and increase knowledge of regulatory requirements that impact the organization.
• Assist in the preparation of internal audit materials for the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
• Validate the effectiveness of control function by leading periodic control certifications for all documented controls.
• Establish and maintain trusted relationships with business unit management across all levels.
• Work closely with both first and second lines of defense to maximize meetings utility, testing efficiencies and internal controls review coverage across the organization.
• Serve as a value-add and advisory function to business partners by identifying ways to address audit findings or opportunities for enhancements with the goal of mitigating risk and improving technology, security, and operational performance without compromising 3rd Line of Defense independence and objectivity.
• Assist with responses to regulatory inquiries as they relate to internal audit matters.
• Communicate with and educate process owners effectively, including non-finance individuals, on the importance of controls, an effective control environment, and the role of Internal Auditor.
• Promote new ideas / innovative means of executing projects and internal infrastructure enhancements focused on process or technology improvements.

What We Look For In You

We are looking for a candidate with :

Nice to haves :

Pay Transparency Notice : Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include bonus eligibility + equity eligibility + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)). Pay Range : $108,630$127,800 USD

Commitment to Equal Opportunity : Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Employee Rights and the Know Your Rights notices by clicking on their corresponding links. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at accommodations[at]coinbase.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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AI Disclosure : For select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and / or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description. For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate. The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment.