Internal Audit IT Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE As an Internal Audit IT Manager at Coinbase, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of finance by delivering independent, third-line assurance over technology, information security, and IT governance. You will own a portfolio of complex IT and security audits across Coinbase's global cloud infrastructure, security operations, and crypto-native products, and lead team members to build a best-in-class IT audit function. WHAT YOU'LL DO As an Internal Audit IT Manager, your responsibilities will include: - Owning and coordinating a portfolio 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. - Shaping the execution of the multi-year IT and security audit roadmap, coordinating coverage with co-sourced partners and aligning with enterprise risk initiatives. - Synthesizing complex audit findings into high-impact reports and presentations for executive leadership, the Chief Audit Executive, and the Audit Committee, ensuring conclusions are rigorous and actionable. - Driving remediation strategy for IT and security findings, challenging management on risk-based solutions, validating corrective actions, and escalating thematic concerns to senior leadership. - Partnering with senior technology and security leadership across Engineering, Security, and IT to deliver independent advisory value while maintaining third-line independence and objectivity. - Evaluating and developing audit talent, mentoring team members, assessing candidates, and contributing to the growth and modernization of the Internal Audit function. WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you will need: - 8+ years of experience in IT internal audit, information security audit, or first-line technology/security operations, with demonstrated experience managing audit teams, processes, and co-sourced engagements. - Hands-on audit experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), including IAM policies, security configurations, encryption, logging, and network architecture. - Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CIA, or CISM) required; working knowledge of frameworks such as NIST CSF, COBIT, SOC 2, and ITIL. - Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent audits and initiatives across time zones (EMEA, APAC), presenting findings and recommendations to executive and Board-level audiences. - Experience in crypto, blockchain infrastructure, or financial services audit environments. - Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality. WHY REMOTE Coinbase is a remote-first company, with quarterly in-person working sessions called "surges." As an Internal Audit IT Manager, you will have the opportunity to work from anywhere while being part of a dynamic and collaborative team. BENEFITS Coinbase offers a competitive annual base salary range of $166,345 - $195,700 USD, as well as equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).