Financial Internal Audit Lead
Job Summary
Job Description
OKX is a leading crypto exchange seeking a Financial Internal Audit Lead in the US. This role will oversee the execution of financial audit activities, provide guidance on global internal audit for financial risks, and conduct risk-based audits, process evaluations, and control assessments. Responsibilities include managing audit planning, execution, reporting, and remediation, ensuring operational efficiencies, and staying updated on industry trends and regulatory changes in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. The ideal candidate will have experience in internal audit, project management, and strong communication skills.
Must have:
- Manage end-to-end audit reviews
- Recommend corrective actions
- Prepare clear audit reports
- Create and maintain documentation
- Communicate status to stakeholders
- Apply data-driven techniques
- Stay updated on industry trends
- Assist with regulatory requests
- Build risk-based audit plans
- Bachelor's degree
- Internal audit experience
- Project management experience
- Strong communication skills
- Passion for problem-solving
- In-depth knowledge of audit methodology
- Excellent analytical skills
- Proficiency in audit tools
- Ability to work globally
- High level of integrity
Good to have:
- Master's degree
- Professional certification
- Experience in crypto/fintech/financial services
- Aptitude for technology
- Understanding of data governance
Perks:
- Competitive total compensation package
- Learning & development programs
- Education subsidy
- Team building programs and company events
- Wellness and meal allowances
- Comprehensive healthcare schemes
15 skills required
Job Details
Who We Are
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Internal Audit Lead, US, to oversee the execution of the financial audit portfolio within the US market at OKX. In this critical role, you will provide guidance and knowledge overseeing global internal audit activities as they relate to financial risks and operations. This role is responsible for overseeing and executing internal audit projects, including risk-based audits, process evaluations, and control assessments to identify operational efficiencies and areas for improvement. You will be involved with the audit planning process, execution, reporting and remediation phase. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Risk and Finance audit, you will be pivotal in ensuring a sound foundation from a third-line of defence perspective. The ideal candidate will have experience within an internal audit function by managing or executing financial internal audits. This role will be based in New York, NY.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage end-to-end audit reviews and ensure they follow professional standards and established internal policies and audit methodology.
- Recommend corrective actions and partner with control owners to ensure timely remediation of control deficiencies.
- Prepare clear, concise audit reports and present findings to senior leadership and business owners.
- Create and maintain documentation , including reviewing and/or preparing process flowcharts and testing procedures for key controls.
- Own and deliver the communication of status, issue, and risk disposition to all stakeholders, including senior management, on a timely basis.
- Apply data-driven techniques to enhance audit effectiveness and identify control improvement opportunities.
- Stay alert and up to date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space to ensure audit processes remain relevant and effective.
- Assist in responding to both regulatory and external audit requests and inquiries, ensuring smooth and efficient examination and external audit process.
- Work with Internal Audit leadership and business stakeholders to build risk-based and regulatory-focused financial and operational audit plans aligning to company priorities and needs.
What We Look For In You
- Bachelor’s degree in business management, Economics or a related field; a master's degree and professional certification will be considered a plus.
- Internal audit experience leading and executing small to medium size audit engagements within the cryptocurrency, technology, fintech, and/or financial services sectors.
- Proven experience in project management, leading complex projects and coordinating several work streams involving cross-functional and cross-discipline engagements.
- Self-starter, with proven record to create execution plans, structure an implementation timeline, oversee execution and deliver results timely.
- Ability to work under pressure, with agility, manage to deadlines, resolve and escalate unexpected changes and requirements in a timely manner.
- Strong ability to communicate (oral & written) clearly to various levels of stakeholders across different levels of organizational hierarchy and expertise. Ability to clearly articulate findings and present audit issues.
- Passion for problem solving and demonstrated interest in building teams with core competencies and expertise.
- In-depth knowledge of internal audit methodology, IIA internal audit standards, risk assessment and internal control frameworks.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, root causes, and propose practical solutions.
- Proficiency in using audit and data analysis tools.
- Ability to work in a global context and coordinate with international teams.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical behavior.
- Aptitude for Technology and understanding of data governing principles and infrastructures is considered a plus.
- Creative and innovative, with demonstrated ability to offer various solutions to reduce inherently high-risk areas and control breaks.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
- Various team building programs and company events
- Wellness and meal allowances
- Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
- More that we love to tell you along the process!
OKX Statement:
OKX is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
- The salary range for this position is $143,000 - $214,000
- The salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. In addition to the salary, a performance bonus and long-term incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Applicants should apply via OKX internal or external careers site.
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