Internal Audit - Professional Practices Lead

📋 Description

• • As a pivotal member of Coinbase's global Internal Audit team, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of our audit practices, working collaboratively with both in-house and outsourced teams to establish a best-in-class internal audit function.
• • You will drive the enhancement of our audit methodology, infusing it with innovative auditing practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to ensure we remain at the forefront of the industry.
• • A key focus will be leading the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as Generative AI, machine learning, and advanced data analytics into our audit programs, revolutionizing how we assess risks and controls.
• • You will be responsible for designing and implementing robust processes to seamlessly integrate diverse data sources from across the organization, enabling more comprehensive and insightful audits.
• • Staying abreast of emerging trends in AI, data analytics, and technology risk is crucial, ensuring our audit strategies are always relevant and forward-thinking.
• • Your role will involve driving innovation in audit practices to significantly improve both efficiency and effectiveness across all audit engagements.
• • You will play a critical role in gathering, assessing, and analyzing data to guarantee the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of our audit findings.
• • Leading a comprehensive Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) will be a core responsibility, ensuring adherence to the highest professional standards.
• • You will conduct and oversee periodic internal reviews and actively support external assessments, demonstrating the robustness of our internal controls.
• • Serving as a key liaison for regulatory examinations, you will ensure smooth and transparent interactions with regulatory bodies.
• • You will proactively stay ahead of emerging regulatory trends specifically within the dynamic crypto, digital assets, and blockchain landscapes.
• • Partnering closely with our Compliance and Risk Management functions, you will champion and promote a strong, pervasive risk culture throughout the organization.
• • A significant part of your contribution will be developing and executing a comprehensive training program designed to elevate the skills of the entire audit team.
• • You will mentor and guide audit staff, fostering their development in adopting analytics-driven approaches to their work.
• • Tracking the completion of training hours for the internal audit team will ensure compliance with professional development requirements.
• • You will provide regular, insightful updates to the Chief Audit Executive and the Audit Committee, focusing on key metrics and QAIP results.
• • Developing sophisticated dashboards and reporting frameworks will be essential for monitoring the overall health and performance of the Internal Audit function.
• • You will meticulously track budgets and hours for the Internal Audit Department, ensuring efficient and effective resource allocation.
• • Ensuring the integrity of all tools and data utilized in reporting processes is paramount to maintaining trust and accuracy.
• • You will design and implement professional internal and external reports that clearly communicate audit findings and recommendations.
• • Active participation in special projects and ad-hoc requests will be expected, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach to addressing evolving business needs.
• • You will be tasked with researching and resolving complex transactions and workflow issues, contributing to the continuous improvement of business processes.
• • This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the strategic direction of internal audit within a leading cryptocurrency company, directly contributing to the company's mission of increasing economic freedom in the world by ensuring robust governance, risk management, and control processes.