Senior Manager, Internal Audit - Remote

The Original Bitcoin Exchange

Inspired by Bitcoin's vision of financial freedom, we are committed to empowering individuals to transact and connect seamlessly across the globe. From the early days of the Bitcoin revolution, our mission has been to champion freedom through innovative, reliable, and accessible technology—ensuring that everyone, everywhere, has the tools to participate in a truly open and borderless world.

We are driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation and financial empowerment. By prioritizing education and delivering a cutting-edge platform, we enable users to seamlessly buy, hold, and trade digital assets with confidence. As the digital asset landscape rapidly evolves, we stay ahead—offering state-of-the-art trading services that empower both individuals and global liquidity providers. Our forward-thinking, agile approach ensures that financial freedom is not just a vision, but a reality for all.

Our team, composed of visionary individuals with practical expertise, focuses on crafting solutions to the market's toughest challenges. Despite our global presence and impact, we maintain a small, technology-focused core, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. 

We value integrity and autonomy, empowering our team to contribute from concept to launch. Driven by a passion for lifelong learning and a commitment to advancing freedom, we prioritize high-caliber products and services, with a proven track record of innovation that draws on the dexterity of our teams.

Why Join Us?

Innovation

At Bitfinex, we merge technology and skill to create an environment where your involvement isn’t just appreciated—it’s pioneering the future and pushing boundaries in finance. Our culture values bold creativity, a passion for technology, and a deep belief in Financial Freedom.

Flexibility & Global Reach

We believe in trust, autonomy, and results—our team operates remotely, ensuring you work from anywhere while collaborating with some of the best talents across the world. We thrive on innovation, autonomy, and breaking new ground.

Fast-Paced & Impactful

Much like the crypto industry itself, our projects move fast, break new ground, and make an impact. Your contributions reach our global audience, shaping the narrative of a decentralized future.

A Team that Thrives on Collaboration

We blend seasoned experts with fresh creative minds, ensuring constant innovation, mentorship, and a dynamic work environment that keeps you at the forefront of achieving your goals. We see integrity and standing up for what is right as the most important qualities.

Grow with the Best

At Bitfinex, we’re committed to continuous learning—whether through technological advancements, creative workshops, or mentorship from leading professionals in the industry.

If you’re excited about partaking in shaping the narrative of decentralized finance, you’ll feel right at home

We’re looking for: Senior Manager, Internal Audit

The Role:

We’re looking for a highly skilled and versatile Senior Manager, Internal Audit to support the execution of its global internal audit program. The role involves independently assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management practices across financial operations, business workflows, and technology systems.

Operating in a fast-paced digital asset environment, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in operational and financial audits from a leading consulting or audit firm, coupled with hands-on experience in the digital asset sector. This role reports directly to the Head of Internal Audit and plays a key role in delivering objective, risk-based insights to senior stakeholders.

This is a transformative role with enterprise-wide impact, responsible not only for safeguarding the company’s risk and control posture but also for enabling its continued innovative expansion across products, geographies, and regulatory regimes. This role will serve as a key member of the Internal Audit Team, shaping strategic decisions, engaging with stakeholders, and building a resilient risk culture that supports long-term growth.

Cross-Functional Relationships incl.:

• Senior Management and Leadership, including the COO, CTO and CCO, VP Head of Licensing, Director of Finance, Head of Internal Audit

• External audit partners.

• Internal/external Legal Counsel.

• Regulators.

• Industry Peers.

Your Day-to-Day:

Responsibilities include:

• Plan and conduct audits across key financial, operational, and technology areas in alignment with the internal audit plan.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management practices across business processes and systems.

• Assess the adequacy of governance and compliance with internal policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Review critical systems and platforms supporting the business to ensure appropriate control design, security, and operational integrity.

• Support the assessment of new initiatives, technology projects, and system implementations from a risk and controls perspective.

• Identify improvement opportunities and provide practical, risk-based recommendations to management.

• Prepare clear and concise audit reports and communicate findings effectively to relevant stakeholders.

• Collaborate with teams across Finance, Technology, Risk, and Compliance to validate observations and monitor remediation efforts.

• Stay current on industry developments, emerging risks, and applicable regulatory frameworks to inform audit planning and execution.

The incumbent must be able to work independently with minimum supervision in managing the team and collaborating with peers, flexible as to working arrangements and hours and confident in making decisions as delegated by the Head of Internal Audit.

Travel may be required, e.g. inter-office / team supervision, attendance at conferences, training, and meetings with peers, law enforcement, regulators and other financial institutions

What you Bring to the Table:

• 8-10 years of internal audit or assurance experience, with proven capability in both financial/operational and technology risk domains.

• Prior experience in a top-tier public accounting or consulting firm (Big 4 or equivalent) is strongly preferred.

• CPA designation is required; additional certifications such as CIA, CISA, or CISM are a strong advantage.

• Deep understanding of blockchain architecture, DeFi platforms, crypto custody models, and the related IT control landscape.

• Deep familiarity with financial reporting frameworks and internal control design.

• Excellent critical thinking, communication, and report writing skills.

• Ability to work independently and deliver results in a fully remote, fast-paced and remote-first environment.

• Exceptional communication and analytical skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into actionable recommendations.

• Familiarity with global digital asset regulatory frameworks.

Benefits:

• Flexible Work & Remote-Friendly Culture

• Growth

• Competitive Pay

• Career Development Opportunities

• Supportive Team Environment

• Learning & Knowledge Sharing

• Team-Building Activities

• Social activities (online & in-person)

Ready to join us in bringing Financial Freedom to all?

If you’re a visionary who thrives at the intersection of technology, knowledge and innovation, we want to hear from you!

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Equal Opportunity Statement

At Bitfinex, we're committed to equitable opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. This commitment applies across all stages of recruitment and contractual relationships.