Internal Audit IT Senior

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):

• As a part of a global internal audit team and working closely with the IT audit portfolio, develop next generation audit practices to maintain a best-in-class global internal audit function.
• Responsible for supporting Coinbase’s internal audit plan through the execution of information technology and security related audits from beginning to end. Key activities include audit planning, stakeholder management, fieldwork execution, reporting and validation of remediated audit findings.
• Develop audit reports on the effectiveness of the internal control structure for an executive level audience, ensuring reported findings are appropriately documented and supported by evidence.
• Develop customized and valuable solutions to issues identified during the course of audits performed.
• Manage and perform ad-hoc investigations/audits/reviews as required.
• Responsible for tracking and evaluating the adequacy and timeliness of management's response and the corrective action taken on internal audit findings, including validation of remediation activities.
• Remain current and increase knowledge of regulatory requirements that impact the organization, as well as in the areas of internal control, technology, security, business, company products and company information.
• 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 (ie. job requirements): 

• Bachelors Degree in computer science/management information systems or related information technology or security fields.
• 4+ years of experience in internal or external Audit, Compliance, Management Consulting or IT/Security Consulting.
• Excellent understanding of an internal control environment and working knowledge of regulatory compliance within the information technology and security space.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
• Solid analytical and problem solving skills, with high standards for quality, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-driven, ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent understanding of data analysis techniques.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Google Suite or MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Nice to haves:

• Professional Internal Audit / IT / Security qualification (e.g., CISA, CFE, etc.) or comprehensive working knowledge of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditor practice.
• Basic knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle, Cloud infrastructure, or basic scripting experience in coding languages such as Python, Ruby, etc. 
• Understanding of crypto, payments and/or financial services industry and experience in auditing information systems and controls.
• Experience working in a fast paced organization.
• Entrepreneurial attitude and experience with, or the ability to adapt to, a rapidly growing start-up with associated complexities and ambiguities.
• Experience working with/in an out-sourced or co-sourced internal audit function.
• Ability to work across functions and time zones.

Job #: P56160