Internal Audit Analyst

The Coinbase Internal Audit is an independent, third line function that reports directly to the Coinbase Audit Committee. The purpose and mission of Internal Audit is to objectively evaluate and audit the effectiveness of governance, compliance, risk management, and control process. The in-house Coinbase Internal Audit team is responsible for strategic analysis, risk assessments, development of the audit plan, project management, quality review, report issuance and issue validation across IT and business functions. By executing all aspects of audits, including planning, walkthroughs, testing, deficiency remediation, and report writing, you'll play a key role in strengthening our position as the industry leader by evaluating the effectiveness of management’s ability to control potential events or threats and ultimately add value to all our stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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




• Audit Execution Responsibilities:




• 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

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, compliance testing, risk management, consulting or related control-focused roles


• Experience executing audits end-to-end (planning, testing, and reporting) focused on business processes, operations, and/or compliance within financial services, fintech, payments, brokerage, or custody


• Excellent understanding of an internal control environment and working knowledge of regulatory compliance within the financial services industry


• Experience within a regulated financial institution preferred


• Proven project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and deadlines


• Excellent 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


• Demonstrated proficiency in Google Suite Workspace


• Familiarity with data analytics, AI and emerging audit technologies


• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment and collaborate across time zones


• Demonstrates the ability to responsibly use generative AI tools and copilots (e.g., LibreChat, Gemini, Glean) in daily workflows, continuously learn as tools evolve, and apply human‑in‑the‑loop practices to deliver business‑ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and quality.

Nice to haves:

• Relevant Professional Certification (e.g., CIA, CPA, CFE, Series 7 etc.) or progress toward one


• Experience in financial services, fintech, payments, brokerage, custody, or crypto in an operations/compliance capacity


• Familiarity with regulatory expectations in the space


• Familiarity with audit methodology and standards (e.g., IIA Standards, COSO) and risk-based auditing


• Understanding of crypto, payments and/or financial services industry


• Experience working in a fast paced organization


• Passion for leveraging technology to enhance business value


• Entrepreneurial attitude and experience with, or the ability to adapt to, a rapidly growing organization with associated complexities and ambiguities


• Exposure to GRC/workflow tools