Head of Internal Audit, OKX
U.S.
$219-262k
Office located in San Jose, CA
Cryptocurrency trading app
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Cryptocurrency trading app
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$219-262k
Office located in San Jose, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To eliminate financial barriers, evolve the global economy, and change the world for better.
Role
Who you are
- Experience: 12+ years of internal or external audit experience, with significant exposure to U.S. financial services industry regulatory environments. Proven track record of leading large, complex audit functions, preferable within financial services, fintech, or similar industries
- Expertise: Deep understanding of risk management, internal controls, and compliance frameworks in the U.S. Familiarity with audit frameworks, governance principles, and risk-based audit methodologies. Sound knowledge and understanding of inherent risks associated with blockchain and cryptocurrency. Experience with data analytics tools and technology-driven audit practices
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate complex ideas to diverse audiences, including regulators, senior leadership, and boards
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- Certifications: CPA, CIA, or similar credentials required. Advanced certifications (e.g.,, CISA, CFA) are a plus
What the job involves
- The Head of Internal Audit, U.S. is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing and directing the internal audit function for the organization's U.S. operations
- This individual will ensure that the audit function effectively
- Identifies and mitigates risks, strengthens internal controls, and aligns with regulatory requirements
- The role requires a combination of strategic thinking, deep knowledge of U.S. Regulatory and operational frameworks, and strong leadership capabilities to provide assurance to senior management and the Audit Committee
- It will play a critical role in safeguarding the organization's operations and reputation in one of its most important regions
- By identifying and mitigating risks, strengthening controls, and ensuring regulatory compliance, this leader will provide assurance to stakeholders and enable the organization to achieve its strategic objectives with confidence
- Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan for the U.S. Operations, aligning with the organization's overall business objectives and regulatory expectations
- Ensure audits are conducted efficiently, delivering high-quality, value-added insights to management and the Audit Committee
- Continously assess the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management frameworks across the U.S. operations
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing U.S. audit team with the technical expertise to address emerging risks
- Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the internal audit department
- Provide clear direction and performance expectations to ensure team alignment with organizational priorities
- Identify, evaluate, and prioritize risks specific to the U.S. Operations, including regulatory compliance, operational risks, financial risks, and technology risks
- Provide insights into emerging risks and recommend proactive measures to mitigate them
- Maintain a strong understanding of U.S. regulatory requirements, including those set by federal and state-level regulators (e.g., CFTC, SEC, NYDFS)
- Serve as a key liaison with regulators and external auditors, ensuring timely and accurate responses to inquiries and audits
- Ensure the audit function is compliant with U.S. Standards, including the IIA Standards, SR 13-1, SOX requirements, and applicable industry-specific regulations
- Deliver clear and comprehensive audit reports to senior management, the Audit Committee, and other relevant stakeholders
- Provide regular updates on audit findings, risk trends, and remediation progress
- Offer actionable recommendations to improve processes and strengthen internal controls
- Work closely with business leaders, risk management, compliance, and other stakeholders to address control deficiencies and enhance risk management practices
- Provide advisory support on business initiatives, significant projects, and process changes to ensure risks are adequately considered
- Drive the adoption of technology, data analytics, and innovate practices to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency
- Continously evaluate and improve the audit methodology and tools to keep pace with industry best practices and organizational changes
Our take
While cryptocurrency holds the promise of freedom in personal finances and the possibility of large financial rewards through trading, it can be intimidating to get started. OKX, a long-standing crypto currency exchange, exists to solve that problem, removing the knowledge barriers to cryptocurrency trading with an easy-to-use, all in one platform.
OKX is one of the larger cryptocurrency exchanges, though it is a bit smaller than the market leaders Binance and Coinbase Exchange. Where it shines is in the sheer range of its services which are designed to be versatile enough for any user, ranging from a crypto exchange to NFT and decentralized finance investment products. With a reputation for security and reliability, it has a userbase of over 50+ million active accounts in over 180 countries.
OKX is using its structural position in cryptomarkets to help support the entire sector, announcing a market recovery fund to protect crypto firms facing collapse following the FTX crisis. Additionally, it is expanding into Web3 gaming with a 2023 partnership with Thirdverse, further increasing the scope of its offering to its client base. As long as it can continue to weather the tough market conditions for cryptocurrency it should maintain its excellent position to continue its growth.
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Company benefits
- Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, disability & life insurance.
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus Program paid in BTC
- More surprises when you join!
Company values
- WE before Me
- Get things done
- Do the right thing
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Leadership
Star Xu
(Founder & CEO)Previously an Engineer at Yahoo before becoming the Chief Technology Officer at DocIn. They later founded OKX and has recently reclaimed the title of CEO
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