Senior Internal Auditor, Kraken

• If you want technology audit work where the systems are genuinely complex and the stakes matter, this is it
• 5-8 years in IT audit, information security, or a related technology risk function, ideally within financial services, fintech, or crypto
• Broad IT audit experience across several of: cybersecurity, identity and access management, ITGCs, cloud, SDLC and change management, data and privacy, operational resilience, and third-party technology risk
• Strong grasp of control frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC 2, or COBIT) and cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Working knowledge of data governance and privacy (e.g., GDPR), with exposure to AI governance, security, and privacy
• Technically fluent with enterprise technology (systems, databases, deployment pipelines) and able to translate findings clearly for engineers and senior leaders alike
• Applies generative AI responsibly, with human oversight, to improve testing coverage and efficiency
• We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgeable about crypto

Desirable

• You'll partner with Internal Audit leadership to execute the technology audit program, evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of controls across a broad IT environment - cybersecurity, identity and access management, the software development lifecycle, data and privacy, operational resilience, and AI
• This is a hands-on role with real ownership over scope, stakeholders, and outcomes - you'll shape how safely Payward manages some of the highest-risks it carries
• You'll be doing it at a crypto exchange - where the infrastructure spans blockchain-native systems and digital asset custody, deployment cycles are fast, and client trust depends on getting the controls right
• Plan and execute technology audits across a broad IT environment - cybersecurity, cloud, identity and access management, the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and change management
• Assess the security of core systems holding sensitive customer records and identity documentation - access controls, data protection, monitoring, and regulatory and policy compliance
• Assess operational resilience (business continuity, disaster recovery, and resilience testing), incident management, technology risk management, and third-party technology oversight
• Review data governance, privacy, and data-lake controls, and assess AI governance, security, and privacy across the organization's use of AI and machine-learning systems
• Test the design and operating effectiveness of IT general controls and application controls against frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC 2, or COBIT; identify gaps, perform root cause analysis, and assess business and financial-reporting impact
• Apply AI-enabled workflows - AI-assisted testing, anomaly detection, and analytics - to expand coverage and efficiency, with human ownership of conclusions
• Lead multiple audit engagements concurrently, managing planning, fieldwork, and reporting end-to-end
• Document audit findings, including control gaps and root cause, and draft clear, well-supported workpapers and reports
• Track and validate remediation of identified issues, escalating delays or gaps to Internal Audit leadership
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies and frameworks, and ensure conformance with the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards and the function's quality assurance requirements
• Lead engagement teams, including staffing and coordinating co-sourced specialists, to ensure quality and timely delivery across audits
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for control owners across Engineering, Infrastructure, and Security teams to communicate audit results and advise on control improvements, while maintaining audit independence
• Translate technical findings into clear, actionable conclusions for non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership
• Partner with other Internal Audit team members and co-sourced resources to ensure coordinated coverage across the audit plan

• We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Results are considered alongside experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision