Chief Auditor

MoonPay

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief Auditor will serve as MoonPay's internal audit executive, responsible for designing, building, and leading an independent, risk-based audit function across MoonPay. This is a rare opportunity to build a best-in-class audit capability from the ground up within a crypto-native company at the intersection of traditional finance, digital asset infrastructure, and global regulatory complexity. The Chief Auditor will provide the MoonPay Board and senior leadership with independent assurance that MoonPay's risk management, control environment, and governance frameworks are operating effectively across a multi-entity global footprint.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive internal audit experience, including significant time within regulated financial institutions and regulated trading or market infrastructure entities.
Hands-on experience auditing digital asset custody, crypto trading platforms, or blockchain-based financial infrastructure.
Deep familiarity with financial institution safety-and-soundness standards, trust and fiduciary obligations, and regulatory examination processes.
Experience coordinating annual regulatory audit obligations with external auditors for a licensed trading entity.
Active professional certification: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA); [Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) also required or to be obtained within 12 months].
Bachelorâ€™s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, J.D., or Master's in Accounting, Finance, or related field) strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Big 4 background in fintech.
Experience in a high-growth technology company or startup environment, demonstrating adaptability and comfort with rapid organizational change
Familiarity with global digital asset regimes â€” MiCA, FCA, MAS, or equivalent.
Experience with blockchain analytics tools (Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs, or similar).
Knowledge of proof-of-reserves methodologies, stablecoins, tokenised assets, or DeFi audit considerations.

Responsibilities

Design and implement a comprehensive, risk-based global internal audit program inline with IIA International standards and best practices, updated annually and refreshed dynamically as regulatory obligations and business risks evolve.
Provide internal audit coverage of MoonPay's operations, including capital, supervisory controls, AML/KYC/KYT, operational, and capital adequacy obligations, and digital asset custody operations.
Coordinate with external auditors on regulatory audit requirements and maintain regulatory examination readiness.
Present findings, audit plans, and emerging risks to the Board, relevant committees, and senior management

Benefits

Competitive salary package
Equity package: We believe financial freedom starts with our employees, so all employees have ownership at MoonPay
Pay for performance equity bonus: Those who drive outsized outcomes receive outsized rewards
Moonshot award. We honor exceptional impact - 10 employees twice a year, each earning a $250,000 equity grant.
Unlimited holidays: We give you the autonomy to choose when to work (and when to switch off)
Hybrid working schedule: Work fully remotely or your nearest Moonbase, the choice is yours
Private Healthcare benefits: To protect you and your loved ones
Enhanced parental leave: So you can spend more time with your loved ones without a second thought
Annual training budget: We support your training journey every step of the way
Home office setup allowance: Create the home office of your dreams
Remote working allowance: Those working fully remotely get a little extra for utilities
Monthly budget to spend on our products and zero fee crypto transactions: Cultivate your inner DEGEN
Employee referral programme: Great people know great people, refer them to receive 10K in USDC
Regular remote company offsites: Meet your colleagues regularly for high impact in person sessions and hackathons
Working in a disruptive and fast-growing company where excellence is rewarded