Senior Internal Auditor - Technology

Circle Internet Financial • San Francisco, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Circle is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to support its Internal Audit function by planning and delivering technology and integrated audits of financial, operational, and compliance controls for Circle and its subsidiaries, including Circle National Trust. The role leads audit projects from strategic planning and scoping through fieldwork, reporting, and remediation tracking, collaborating with first- and second-line risk functions to maintain an accurate risk profile. It also promotes the use of generative AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini to streamline audit workflows and improve testing efficiency.

The position develops and enhances technology audit frameworks, methodologies, and assurance processes; conducts risk-based technology, systems, and operational audits; assesses control design and operating effectiveness; and evaluates deficiencies and remediation. The role works with management and risk functions to present findings, track corrective actions, and support control implementation.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of auditing experience, including public accounting or internal audit in financial services, payments, or technology.
• Knowledge of banking requirements and their applicability to IT controls and compliance.
• Strong understanding of audit principles, risk assessment, audit documentation, IT general controls (ITGCs), and SOX compliance.
• Experience auditing cloud-native environments and knowledge of cloud control frameworks.
• Understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency risks as they relate to control environments.
• Ability to analyze complex information, develop practical testing strategies, and work independently to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with generative AI models such as Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini, and prompt development.

Nice To Haves

• CISA, CISSP, or equivalent certification.
• Experience with AuditBoard or other audit management tools.
• Experience with or familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS, and GSuite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance internal audit frameworks, methodologies, and assurance processes for technology audits.
• Conduct risk-based technology, systems, and operational audits to assess compliance and controls.
• Conduct client interviews and documentation reviews to inform audit scoping and testing.
• Analyze process and system documentation to evaluate control design and operating effectiveness.
• Design and execute fieldwork testing strategies, including substantive tests, and prepare clear working papers.
• Evaluate control deficiencies, identify root causes, and recommend remediation and control rationalization, including automation and generative AI where appropriate.
• Collaborate with management and first- and second-line risk functions to present findings, track corrective actions, and support control implementation.
• Lead audit projects from strategic planning and scoping through fieldwork, reporting, and remediation tracking.
• Develop and promote generative AI tools to streamline audit workflows and improve testing efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed