Internal Audit Analytics Associate

About the role

As an Internal Audit Analytics Associate at Coinbase, you will focus on delivering data-driven insights to assess the effectiveness of IT and security controls. Your work will involve executing complex SQL queries and analyzing large datasets to validate system changes and enhance metrics dashboards.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Security, and IT, to gather audit evidence and communicate findings. Success in this position means being able to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights while ensuring the integrity of data ETL processes.

The base salary for this role ranges from $131,195 to $138,100, with potential additional compensation in equity and bonuses.

Skills that matter here

• SQL: This role requires writing complex SQL queries to analyze large datasets.
• data analysis: You will conduct in-depth data analysis to assess IT and security control effectiveness.
• data validation: Validating system changes and ensuring data accuracy is a key responsibility.
• ETL: Experience with testing data ETL workflows is essential for this position.
• Snowflake: You will work with Snowflake to manage and analyze data.
• data metrics dashboards: Enhancing metrics dashboards is part of the role to measure system performance.

Who this role suits

• A candidate who thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
• Someone with a strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• A professional who enjoys collaborating with diverse teams and communicating findings effectively.
• An individual who is proactive about seeking improvements and driving efficiency.

From the employer

What you'll do

• Execute in-depth data analysis to assess IT and security control effectiveness by writing complex, reusable SQL queries against Snowflake and other internal data platforms.
• Validate system and model changes by performing comprehensive testing of their compliance and performance impact, documenting results for relevant stakeholders.
• Produce accurate data extracts and reports from multiple sources, translating complex audit data requests into clear, actionable requirements and outputs.
• Test data ETL processes from upstream production systems into the data repository and from the repository into enterprise tools, validating completeness and accuracy at each stage.
• Design and enhance metrics dashboards to measure IT and security system performance and provide actionable insights to the Internal Audit team.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Security, and IT stakeholders to gather audit evidence and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Required Skills and Experience

• 2+ years of experience in a data analytics role at a technology, consulting, financial institution, or fintech firm.
• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to write complex SQL queries and work with large datasets in platforms such as Snowflake, including query optimization and reusable code patterns.
• Working knowledge of IT operations, security infrastructure, cybersecurity programs, and enterprise technology stacks sufficient to identify control gaps.
• Experience testing or validating data ETL workflows, including data completeness and accuracy checks across pipeline stages.
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

What the Company Offers

• Base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $131,195—$138,100 USD.
• Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
• Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.