Senior Analyst, Technology Internal Audit

Position Summary:

Circle, a prominent financial technology firm, is situated at the forefront of the burgeoning realm of digital currency, facilitating global, rapid, and cost-effective value transfers akin to digital information. This cutting-edge Internet paradigm unlocks unprecedented prospects for payment solutions, commerce, and market advancements to bolster worldwide economic prosperity and foster holistic inclusivity. Through pivotal solutions like USDC, a blockchain-driven digital dollar, Circle empowers organizations, institutions, and developers to leverage these innovations and seize the transformative opportunities unfolding in the convergence of finance and technology.

Team Culture:

At Circle, our core ethos revolves around transparency and dependability across all operational facets. As our global footprint expands into rigorous jurisdictions, our employees embody our values of Multistakeholder engagement, Mindfulness, Dedication to Excellence, and Unwavering Integrity. Working within a synergistic remote environment where collective strengths propel team accomplishments, we instill a culture of diversity, flexibility, and proactive encouragement of novel ideas among all team members.

Role Responsibilities:

Circle is seeking a seasoned Senior Analyst to join our team and spearhead the development and enhancement of the internal audit framework within the organization. This pivotal role involves contributing to strategic planning, overseeing project management, and executing impartial evaluations of the company's financial, operational, risk management, and compliance landscapes through specialized technology and integrated audits. Emphasizing collaboration with first and second-line risk management functions is paramount to continuously gauge and mitigate risk within auditable entities. The ideal candidate should possess a robust understanding of IT General Controls, cloud-native environments, blockchain technology, financial industry regulations, and compliance requisites such as SOX standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting in the establishment, execution, and enhancement of protocols and practices within internal audit frameworks and assurance models.
• Collaborating on risk-based assurance activities aimed at ensuring technology conformity, system integrity, and operational efficiencies to minimize risks and optimize performance.
• Leading client interviews effectively by scrutinizing existing documentation comprehensively.
• Evaluating process documentation to gauge the efficiency and effectiveness of control design.
• Creating and executing testing strategies essential for substantive testing, document review, and maintenance of diligently-prepared work papers.
• Analyzing test outcomes, identifying control gaps and root causes, and providing insightful recommendations to mitigate risks optimally.
• Reviewing current control sets, suggesting measures to streamline and automate controls.
• Presenting and deliberating audit findings, control vulnerabilities, and strategic improvements with stakeholders.
• Collaborating with management to develop tailored action plans focusing on efficiency enhancements and risk mitigation.
• Monitoring and communicating corrective action statuses effectively to senior leadership.
• Cultivating strong inter-departmental relations while championing cross-functional efficiency.
• Evaluating internal control design, scoping processes, and risk assessments to ensure a robust review of the company's overall control framework.
• Offering expertise in implementing controls effectively and proficiently within existing processes.
• Undertaking additional projects assigned in alignment with internal audit team objectives, encompassing process enhancements and audit project planning and execution.
• Showcasing technical and analytical proficiency to decipher operational processes, evaluate risks, develop testing strategies, and propose viable solutions.

Core Team Values:

• Multistakeholder : Primed with a dedicated commitment to customers, shareholders, employees, and communities.
• Mindful : Upholding a respectful demeanor, actively listening, and exhibiting meticulous attention to detail.
• Driven by Excellence : Fueled by an unwavering passion for customer triumph, relentlessly chasing excellence, shunning mediocrity, and persistently pursuing set goals.
• High Integrity : Championing open, honest communication, and embracing high moral and ethical standards while denouncing deceit, manipulation, and intolerance.

Qualifications Needed:

• Possession of 4+ years of auditing expertise, preferably with a blend of public accounting and industry-specific internal audit experience, ideally within rapid-growth financial, tech, or payment sectors.
• Robust comprehension of audit principles, methodologies, and practices encompassing risk assessment, documentation, IT General Controls, and compliance requisites like SOX.
• Familiarity with blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and cloud-based environments.
• Ability to devise solutions predicated on complex information synthesis.
• Capability to operate autonomously, prioritize multifaceted workloads with minimal oversight, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Showcase of high integrity, adept handling of sensitive data, and maintenance of confidentiality.
• Aptitude for cross-functional collaboration and adaptability to evolving scenarios.
• Recommended certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or equivalent are advantageous.
• Proficiency or familiarity with tools like Slack, Apple MacOS, and G Suite.

Additional Details:

• This role qualifies for immediate PERM sponsorship for eligible candidates.
• Equal employment opportunity: We value diversity and inclusivity at Circle, thereby upholding a non-discriminatory stance on the grounds of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital, military, or disability status.
• Circle actively participates in the E-Verify Program in select regions, as mandated by applicable laws.

Remuneration Details:

• Base Pay Range: $102,500 - $137,500
• Annual Bonus Target: 12.5%
• Compensation Package Inclusions: Equity & Benefits (comprising medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)), plus discretionary PTO policy, 10 days of paid sick leave annually, and 11 paid holidays annually applicable in the U.S.