Internal Audit Analyst

Coinbase Careers Page

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system. To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems. Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be. While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported. 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

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

Responsibilities

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
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