Associate, Internal Audit

Clear Street•New York, NY

2d•$100,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Clear Street is modernizing the brokerage ecosystem. Founded in 2018, Clear Street is a diversified financial services firm replacing the legacy infrastructure used across capital markets. We started from scratch by building a completely cloud-native clearing and custody system designed for today’s complex, global market. Clear Street’s proprietary prime brokerage platform adds significant efficiency to the market, while focusing on minimizing risk, redundancy, and cost for clients. Our goal is to create a single source-of-truth platform for every asset class, in every country, and in any currency. By combining highly-skilled product and engineering talent with seasoned finance professionals, we’re building the essentials to compete in today’s fast-paced markets. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Associate to join our Internal Audit function. Reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit, you will support the planning, execution, and reporting of audits across the firm, working closely with senior team members while progressively taking on greater ownership of audit work. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing internal audit function at a dynamic, multi-jurisdictional financial services firm, with significant room for professional growth and development.

Requirements

4–6 years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk management, external audit, or related areas.
Experience within a financial services firm; exposure to Broker-Dealer or Swap Dealer environments is a plus.
Working knowledge of one or more areas such as Compliance, Risk Management, Operations, or Finance.
Familiarity with the SOX framework and internal controls testing is preferred.
Strong analytical skills with a data-oriented mindset.
Curious, collaborative, and risk-aware approach to problem solving.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trust across the organization.
Good organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Certifications (preferred or in progress): CIA, CPA, CFA, FRM, CISA.

Responsibilities

Execute audit fieldwork, including walkthroughs, control testing, and documentation of workpapers, under the guidance of senior team members.
Support the planning and scoping of audits, and contribute to the drafting of audit reports and findings.
Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, processes, and systems in accordance with the 2024 IIA Global Internal Audit Standards.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders to promote audit engagement and collaboration.
Identify risks, control weaknesses, and improvement opportunities, and communicate them clearly to the audit team and stakeholders.
Contribute to the continuous enhancement of audit methodology, tools, and best practices within the function.
Support continuous monitoring of the business and assist in exploring opportunities to automate monitoring processes.
Assist with advisory reviews, special projects, and regulatory-related initiatives as required.