Internal Audit IT Associate Manager

About the role

In this role, you will manage the execution of IT and security audits, focusing on cloud infrastructure and blockchain products. You will lead planning and fieldwork, synthesizing findings into reports for senior leadership. Your expertise will help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

You will also mentor junior team members, providing guidance and support in their professional development. Collaboration with Engineering, Security, and IT leadership will be essential to identify control improvements and risk mitigation strategies, maintaining independence and objectivity.

The salary range for this role is between $82,000 and $138,000, depending on experience and location.

Skills that matter here

• IT audit: This role involves leading IT audits across various technologies and platforms.
• information security: You will assess and ensure the security of systems and processes.
• cloud infrastructure: Hands-on experience with AWS and GCP is essential for this position.
• AWS: You will audit and review AWS configurations and security measures.
• GCP: Experience with Google Cloud Platform is critical for managing cloud audits.
• blockchain: Knowledge of blockchain-related products is necessary for effective auditing.

Who this role suits

• A candidate with a strong background in IT internal audit and information security.
• Someone who is comfortable leading teams and managing multiple audits simultaneously.
• An individual who communicates technical findings effectively to diverse audiences.
• A professional who stays updated on regulatory requirements and industry standards.

From the employer

What you'll do:

• 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.
• Build and maintain a current understanding of IT, security, and financial services regulatory requirements to assess their impact on Coinbase's control environment.

Required Skills and Experience:

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

Pay Transparency Notice:

• Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
• Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $130,900 — $154,000 USD.