Senior Internal Auditor – Technology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +17 more locations.

📋 Description

• Assist Circle’s Internal Audit team by planning and executing technology and integrated audits focused on financial, operational, and compliance controls.

• Oversee audit projects from initial strategic planning and scoping to fieldwork, reporting, and tracking remediation efforts.

• Work collaboratively with first- and second-line risk functions to ensure an accurate risk profile is maintained.

• Develop and refine internal audit frameworks, methodologies, and assurance processes specifically for technology audits.

• Perform risk-based technology, systems, and operational audits to evaluate compliance and control measures.

• Conduct client interviews and review documentation to guide scoping and testing phases.

• Analyze process and system documentation to assess the design and operational effectiveness of controls.

• Create and implement fieldwork testing strategies, incorporating substantive tests and well-organized working papers.

• Assess control deficiencies, identify underlying causes, and propose remediation and control rationalization, including automation and the use of generative AI where applicable.

• Partner with management and first/second-line risk functions to present audit findings, monitor corrective actions, and assist in control implementation.

• Promote and facilitate the use of generative AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini to enhance audit workflows and efficiency in testing.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of auditing experience, encompassing public accounting or internal audit within financial services, payments, or technology sectors.

• Familiarity with banking regulations and their relevance to IT controls and compliance.

• Comprehensive understanding of audit principles, risk assessments, audit documentation, IT general controls (ITGCs), and SOX compliance.

• Experience with auditing cloud-native environments and knowledge of cloud control frameworks.

• Awareness of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency risks related to control environments.

• Capability to analyze complex information, create practical testing strategies, and work autonomously to meet deadlines.

• Knowledge of generative AI models (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) and experience in prompt development.

• CISA, CISSP, or equivalent certification is preferred.

• Experience with AuditBoard or other audit management tools is preferred.

• Familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS, and GSuite is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment.

• Inclusive work environment.

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Interview accommodations or assistance for candidates with disabilities.