Circle · 15 hours ago
Head of Internal Audit
New York, NY
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
14+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement the internal audit strategy aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
Design and execute a comprehensive risk-based annual internal audit plan for approval by the Audit Committee that identifies and evaluates risk areas, controls, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations across Circle’s domestic and international operations
Conduct risk assessments to identify system vulnerabilities, compliance gaps, and areas for improvement, ensuring robust protection against fraud and mismanagement
Lead, mentor, and develop our high-performing internal audit team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. Direct the work of external co-source staff and subject-matter-experts on select engagements.
Prepare and communicate clear, concise audit reports to senior management and the Board, highlighting significant findings, risks, and recommendations for improvement
Ensure adherence to relevant regulations, including Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), sanctions and data protection laws, providing guidance on compliance initiatives. Liaise with external auditors and regulatory agencies as necessary.
Work closely with key stakeholders, including finance, risk management, technology, security and compliance teams, to build strong working relationships and facilitate collaborative approaches to managing risk
Recommend enhancements to internal controls and processes based on audit findings and industry best practices, aiding in the establishment of an agile and responsive internal audit function
Conduct training sessions to promote awareness of internal controls, risk management, and compliance across the organization
Qualification
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Required
14+ years of experience with a combination of public accounting/audit and Industry.
8+ years managing and building high performing teams
Experience leading an internal audit function with reporting out directly to the Audit Committee
In-depth knowledge of auditing standards, compliance regulations, risk assessment methodologies, and financial management practices
Public company experience, and strong knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley and COSO/COBIT internal control frameworks
Experience interacting with regulators
Knowledge of core IT/IS concepts such as logical access management, cybersecurity, change management
Organized, detailed, proactive, self-motivated, collaborative
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proven ability to work cross functionally and adapt to change are extremely important
Ability to prioritize workloads and ensure deadlines are consistently met
High integrity and ability to handle confidential information
CPA and CIA/CISA or equivalent certification required
Preferred
Experience working in a rapid growth, financial services, payments or technology company is a plus
Company
Circle
Circle is a financial technology firm that utilizes stablecoins for payments and e-commerce.
501-1,000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (28)
2022 (34)
2021 (10)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.12BKey Investors
CoinbaseAlameda ResearchIntersection Fintech Ventures
2024-01-26Secondary Market· undefined
2024-01-01Secondary Market· undefined
2023-08-21Corporate Round· undefined
Leadership Team
Jeremy Allaire
Co-Founder, CEO and Chairman
Sean Neville
Co-founder and Board Member
Recent News
2024-10-29
2024-10-26
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