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CoinbaseInternal Audit Manager
Coinbase is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to join its Internal Audit team for the Luxembourg entity operations. Coinbase operates as a remote-first organization, though employees…
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Coinbase is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to join its Internal Audit team for the Luxembourg entity operations. Coinbase operates as a remote-first organization, though employees gather quarterly for in-person working sessions known as surges. In this full-time role, the professional will provide independent, third-line assurance regarding risk management, control effectiveness, and governance. This position involves managing a portfolio of compliance, financial, and operational audits tailored to European and Luxembourg…
Job Description
Coinbase is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to join its Internal Audit team for the Luxembourg entity operations. Coinbase operates as a remote-first organization, though employees gather quarterly for in-person working sessions known as surges. In this full-time role, the professional will provide independent, third-line assurance regarding risk management, control effectiveness, and governance.
This position involves managing a portfolio of compliance, financial, and operational audits tailored to European and Luxembourg regulatory standards, including those set by the CSSF, ECB, EBA, and ESMA. The individual will design audit roadmaps, report complex findings to board-level and regulatory audiences, and guide remediation strategies. The role also entails partnering with legal, finance, compliance, and operations teams while helping develop internal audit talent across the EMEA region.
This opportunity is well-suited for an experienced audit professional with a background in regulated financial services who can balance rigorous evaluation with executive-level communication. Coinbase is an equal opportunity employer committed to considering all qualified applicants without discrimination.
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of operational, financial, and compliance audits covering financial controls, business processes, regulatory compliance, third-party risk, and data governance.
- Formulate the multi-year compliance and operational audit roadmap while coordinating with co-sourced partners and aligning with European regulatory frameworks like MiCA, PSD2, AMLD, and DORA.
- Draft and present high-impact audit reports and presentations for executive leadership, the Chief Audit Executive, the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors, and regulatory bodies.
- Oversee the remediation strategy for compliance and operational findings by challenging management on risk-based solutions and escalating thematic concerns.
- Collaborate with legal, finance, operations, and compliance business units to deliver independent advisory value while keeping third-line objectivity.
- Coach and evaluate audit team members to support the modernization and growth of the Internal Audit function in EMEA.
Requirements
- Minimum of eight years of professional background in internal audit, compliance audit, or external audit within a regulated financial services sector.
- Experience managing concurrent audit portfolios, audit teams, and co-sourced engagements across EMEA or APAC time zones.
- Comprehensive working knowledge of European and Luxembourg regulatory frameworks including CSSF, CBL, ECB, EBA, and ESMA.
- Practical audit execution background spanning operational processes, financial controls, compliance standards, data governance, and control certifications using frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, SOC 2, or ISO 27001.
Qualifications
- Possession of relevant professional credentials such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
Core Skills
Benefits
- Target annual base salary ranging from €125.970 to €132.600 EUR
- Equity eligibility
- Bonus eligibility
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the employment type for this position?
This is a full-time position.
Is this position remote?
Yes, Coinbase is a remote-first company, though employees are expected to gather quarterly for in-person working sessions called surges.
What is the salary range for the Internal Audit Manager?
The target annual base salary ranges from €125.970 to €132.600 EUR, excluding equity, bonus eligibility, and benefits.
What certifications are relevant for this role?
Relevant professional certifications include CIA, CISA, or CFE.
Are there application limits for candidates?
Yes, candidates may submit a maximum of three applications within a six-month period.
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