Senior Director, Internal Audit

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs. 

If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

Ripple is hiring a Senior Director of Internal Audit, to lead Ripple’s global internal audit program and build out a robust “third line of defense.” The position will report to Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer and/or Ripple’s General Counsel as well as the Audit Committee of Ripple’s Board. The position will manage all members of Ripple’s Internal Audit team as well as consultants.  The position will be responsible for creating a risk based annual audit plan and will supervise all audits conducted pursuant to that plan, issue reports, communicate findings and follow up with auditing all remediation efforts. The position will also be meeting with and communicating with regulatory and licensing authorities. As a team leader, the candidate should possess passion, empathy, and demonstrated success managing a high-performing team. The candidate should be comfortable establishing relationships with internal stakeholders, communicating with them regularly regarding emerging risks, process changes, audit results, and significant control matters. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Build a robust third line of defense. 
• Prepare and execute a risk-based audit plan.
• Execute audits successfully by supervising the internal audit team and consultants  conducting interviews, identifying key risks and controls, drafting workpapers, gathering evidence and performing testing.
• Communicate related risks and findings with internal stakeholders throughout the process and test remediation efforts.
• Draft audit reports to formally communicate the results of the audit and related recommendations to senior management.
• Drive improvement efforts in efficiency and productivity of the audit process.
• Work with Ripple’s external auditors and state/federal/international  regulators to support their examination efforts.
• Supervise, train and mentor Internal Audit team members.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelors and/or Master's Degree in accounting, finance or equivalent business discipline.
• Minimum 12+ years experience conducting internal or external risk-based audits in the banking or financial services industry.
• Has a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification or plans to pass the CIA exam within one year. Other certifications such as CPA, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and/or Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP) are a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
• Strong knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley and COSO/COBIT internal control framework is a plus.
• Working knowledge of basic IT/IS concepts such as logical access management, cybersecurity, change management.

For positions that will be based in CA, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions. CA Annual Base Salary Range$1—$2 USD

WHO WE ARE:

Do Your Best Work

• The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
• A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact.  A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
• Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
• In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in. 
• Weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
• We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!

Take Control of Your Finances

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
• Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
• Employee giving match
• Mobile phone stipend

Take Care of Yourself

• R&R days so you can rest and recharge
• Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
• Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
• Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
• Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events

Benefits listed above are for full-time employees. 

Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.   Please find our UK/EU Applicant Privacy Notice and our California Applicant Privacy Notice for reference.