As a part of a global internal audit team and working closely with out-sourced team(s), 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 operational and compliance related audits from beginning to end. Key activities include audit planning, stakeholder management, fieldwork execution, reporting and validation of remediated audit findings
General Duties:
Support the Operations and Compliance Internal Audit team in executing a risk-based audit plan
Remain current and increase knowledge of regulatory requirements that impact the Operations and Compliance space
Build effective working relationships with first- and second-line stakeholders across Operations, Compliance, Risk, Finance, Legal, and related teams
Manage day-to-day execution tasks in a remote environment, including timely follow-ups, status updates, and documentation
Leverage generative AI tools and copilots (e.g., LibreChat, Gemini, Glean) in daily audit workflows to drive measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and quality, while applying human-in-the-loop practices to deliver business-ready outputs
Support audit planning activities, including understanding business objectives and relevant regulations, scoping, conducting preliminary risk/control assessments, and drafting planning documentation
Perform walkthroughs and document processes/controls with accuracy and completeness—getting the details right matters
Track audit requests, open items, and testing status, keeping stakeholders informed with proactive and transparent updates
Execute control testing (design and operating effectiveness), including defining test steps, selecting samples, requesting evidence, and evaluating results with rigor and a bias for action
Identify control gaps and support development of practical, risk-based recommendations, co-creating solutions with stakeholders rather than defaulting to blame or criticism
Draft clear, complete workpapers that tie testing procedures to evidence and conclusions, holding yourself to a high standard of quality and craft
Support audit reporting by drafting result summaries and contributing to issue write-ups that are direct, concise, and actionable
Support issue follow-up activities, including documenting management responses and action plans, and driving issues through to closure
Validate remediation (MAPs) for prior audit findings by assessing and documenting evidence of implementation and confirming evidence is sufficient for closure