Internal Auditor - Cryptocurrency / Digital Assets
This is a 3-4 month contract role which can be performed 100% remote. We are seeking an experienced Internal Auditor with cryptocurrency or digital asset experience to support an engagement at a leading financial institution. Scope and activities: Perform audit procedures across the end‑to‑end cryptocurrency transaction lifecycle, under the direction of Internal Audit leadership.
- Perform walkthroughs with business, technology, compliance, and operations stakeholders to understand end to end cryptocurrency processes and control execution.
- Support data gathering activities, including requests for supporting documentation, system outputs, logs, and reports required for audit testing.
- Assist in assessing control design adequacy, including identification of key controls and linkage to underlying risks.
- Execute operating effectiveness testing in accordance with Internal Audit–defined test plans, including sample selection, evidence review, and result evaluation.
- Assist with documentation of: Process flows and narratives; Control descriptions and attributes; Test procedures, evidence reviewed, and testing conclusions
- Identify potential control gaps, exceptions, or inconsistencies and escalate them to Internal Audit management in a timely manner.
- Provide regular status updates on testing progress, open items, issues, and blockers.
- Support effective communication and coordination with Internal Audit team members and relevant stakeholders throughout the engagement.
Skillset:
- 5–7 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, compliance, or related assurance roles.
- Demonstrable knowledge of transaction lifecycles for cryptocurrency or other digital asset products.
- Ability to work EST hours