Internal Audit IT Associate Manager

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.