Senior Internal Auditor

Internal Audit ManagerCircle is one of the world's leading internet financial platform companies, building the foundation of a more open, global economy through digital assets, payment applications, and programmable blockchain infrastructure. Circle's platform includes the world's largest regulated stablecoin network anchored by USDC, Circle Payments Network for global money movement, and Arc, an enterprise-grade blockchain designed to become the Economic OS for the internet. Enterprises, financial institutions, and developers use Circle to power trusted, internet-scale financial innovation.What you'll be part of:Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization, we're expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values: High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.What you'll be responsible for:You will support Circle's Internal Audit function by planning and delivering regulatory and operational audits over financial, operational, and compliance controls for Circle and its subsidiaries, including Circle National Trust. You will lead audit projects from strategic planning and scoping through fieldwork, reporting, and remediation tracking while collaborating closely with 1st- and 2nd-line risk functions to maintain an accurate risk profile. You will also develop and promote the use of generative AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) to streamline audit workflows and improve testing efficiency.What you'll work on:Developing and enhancing internal audit frameworks, methodologies, and assurance processes for regulatory and operational auditsConducting risk-based operational audits to assess compliance and controlsConducting effective client interviews and documentation reviews to inform scoping and testingAnalyzing process and system documentation to evaluate control design and operating effectivenessDesigning and executing fieldwork testing strategies, including substantive tests and clear working papersEvaluating control deficiencies, identifying root causes, and recommending remediation and control rationalization, including automation and generative AI where appropriateCollaborating with management and 1st/2nd risk functions to present findings, track corrective actions, and support control implementationWhat you'll bring to Circle:4+ years of auditing experience, including public accounting or internal audit in financial services, payments, or technologyUnderstanding of regulatory banking standards for reserve, capital, and liquidity management, including reporting and control complianceFamiliarity with regulatory compliance frameworks applicable to financial services operations including AML/CFT, sanctions and consumer protectionStrong understanding of audit principles, risk assessment, audit documentationExperience auditing cloud-native environments and knowledge of cloud control frameworksUnderstanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency risks as they relate to control environmentsAbility to analyze complex information, develop practical testing strategies, and work independently to meet deadlinesFamiliarity with generative AI models (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) and prompt developmentPreferred Requirements:CIA or equivalent certificationExperience with AuditBoard or other audit management toolsExperience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuiteCircle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages. Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations.Base Pay Range: $112,500 - $134,167We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other protected status required by the laws in the locations where we hire. Additionally, Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.Should you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.