Internal Audit IT Associate Manager

About the role

Join the Internal Audit team at Coinbase, a remote-first company that values pushing past perceived limits. This role involves leading IT and security audits across Coinbase's global cloud infrastructure, security operations, and crypto-native products.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of IT and security audits covering cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP), application security, identity and access management, vendor/third-party risk, and blockchain-related products including wallets and cold storage.
• Lead audit planning, fieldwork, and stakeholder management, synthesizing findings into evidence-based reports and presentations for senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Direct and develop junior audit team members supporting your engagements, providing day-to-day guidance, reviewing workpapers, and coaching on technical and professional growth.
• Drive continuous monitoring and validation of remediated audit findings, tracking management responses and flagging delays or emerging risk themes.
• Partner with Engineering, Security, and IT leadership to identify control improvements and risk mitigation opportunities while preserving third-line independence and objectivity.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in IT internal audit, information security audit, or first-line technology/security operations, with at least 1 year managing audit processes and staff.
• Hands-on audit experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), including IAM policies, security configurations, encryption, logging, and network architecture.
• Working knowledge of audit and security frameworks such as NIST CSF, COBIT, SOC 2, or ITIL, with relevant certifications (CISA, CISSP, CIA, or CISM) preferred.
• Proven ability to lead multiple concurrent audits across time zones and communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with crypto, blockchain infrastructure, or financial services audit environments.

Skills

• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Benefits

Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).

Pay

Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $130,900 USD - $154,000 USD

Schedule

Remote-first, with quarterly in-person working sessions called “surges”.

Qualifications

View Employee Rights, Know Your Rights, and E-Verify Notice of Participation.