Senior Internal Auditor Technology

Position: Senior Internal Auditor  - Technology
Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is one of the world’s leading internet financial platform companies, building the foundation of a more open, global economy through digital assets, payment applications, and programmable blockchain infrastructure. Circle’s platform includes the world’s largest regulated stablecoin network anchored by USDC, Circle Payments Network for global money movement, and Arc, an enterprise-grade blockchain designed to become the Economic OS for the internet.

Enterprises, financial institutions, and developers use Circle to power trusted, internet-scale financial innovation. Learn more at  you’ll be part of:

Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization, we're expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values:
High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.

What you'll be responsible for:

You will support Circle’s Internal Audit function by planning and delivering technology and integrated audits over financial, operational, and compliance controls for Circle and its subsidiaries, including Circle National Trust. You will lead audit projects from strategic planning and scoping through fieldwork, reporting, and remediation tracking while collaborating closely with 1st- and 2nd-line risk functions to maintain an accurate risk profile.

You will also develop and promote the use of generative AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) to streamline audit workflows and improve testing efficiency.

What you'll work on:

Developing and enhancing internal audit frameworks, methodologies, and assurance processes for technology audits

Conducting risk-based technology, systems, and operational audits to assess compliance and controls

Conducting effective client interviews and documentation reviews to inform scoping and testing

Analyzing process and system documentation to evaluate control design and operating effectiveness

Designing and executing fieldwork testing strategies, including substantive tests and clear working papers

Evaluating control deficiencies, identifying root causes, and recommending remediation and control rationalization, including automation and generative AI where appropriate

Collaborating with management and 1st/2nd-line risk functions to present findings, track corrective actions, and support control implementation

What you'll bring to Circle:

Core Requirements4+ years of auditing experience, including public accounting or internal audit in financial services, payments, or technology

Knowledge of banking requirements and their applicability to IT controls and compliance

Strong understanding of audit principles, risk assessment, audit documentation, IT general controls (ITGCs), and SOX compliance

Experience auditing cloud-native environments and knowledge of cloud control frameworks

Understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency risks as they relate to control environments

Ability to analyze complex information, develop practical testing strategies, and work independently to meet deadlines

Familiarity with generative AI models (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) and prompt development

Preferred RequirementsCISA, CISSP, or equivalent certification

Experience with Audit Board or other audit management tools

Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite

Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages.

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