Senior Manager, Internal Audit
Bitfinex
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇪🇸 Spain
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Senior
About the role
- Plan and conduct audits across key financial, operational, and technology areas in alignment with the internal audit plan.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management practices across business processes and systems.
- Assess the adequacy of governance and compliance with internal policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Review critical systems and platforms supporting the business to ensure appropriate control design, security, and operational integrity.
- Support the assessment of new initiatives, technology projects, and system implementations from a risk and controls perspective.
- Identify improvement opportunities and provide practical, risk-based recommendations to management.
- Prepare clear and concise audit reports and communicate findings effectively to relevant stakeholders.
- Collaborate with teams across Finance, Technology, Risk, and Compliance to validate observations and monitor remediation efforts.
- Stay current on industry developments, emerging risks, and applicable regulatory frameworks to inform audit planning and execution.
Requirements
- 8-10 years of internal audit or assurance experience, with proven capability in both financial/operational and technology risk domains.
- Prior experience in a top-tier public accounting or consulting firm (Big 4 or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
- CPA designation is required; additional certifications such as CIA, CISA, or CISM are a strong advantage.
- Deep understanding of blockchain architecture, DeFi platforms, crypto custody models, and the related IT control landscape.
- Deep familiarity with financial reporting frameworks and internal control design.
- Excellent critical thinking, communication, and report writing skills.
- Ability to work independently and deliver results in a fully remote, fast-paced and remote-first environment.
- Exceptional communication and analytical skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into actionable recommendations.
- Familiarity with global digital asset regulatory frameworks.
Benefits
- Flexible Work & Remote-Friendly Culture
- Growth
- Competitive Pay
- Career Development Opportunities
- Supportive Team Environment
- Learning & Knowledge Sharing
- Team-Building Activities
- Social activities (online & in-person)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
internal auditrisk managementgovernancecomplianceaudit reportingfinancial reporting frameworksinternal control designblockchain architectureDeFi platformscrypto custody models
Soft skills
critical thinkingcommunicationreport writingindependenceanalytical skillscollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilitystakeholder engagementrecommendation formulation
Certifications
CPACIACISACISM