Internal Audit & SOX IT Senior

About the role 

As Chime’s Internal Audit & SOX IT Senior, you will play a key role in implementing a world-class SOX program and contributing to the broader internal audit function. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with process and control owners across the organization to ensure compliance with SOX requirements while also performing risk-based internal audits to support operational and strategic objectives. This role will involve testing, evaluation, and risk assessment activities for SOX compliance and broader internal audit initiatives. 

The base salary offered for this role and level of experience will begin at $103,680.00 and up to $144,000.00. Full-time employees are also eligible for a bonus, competitive equity package, and benefits. The actual base salary offered may be higher, depending on your location, skills, qualifications, and experience.

In this role, you can expect to (responsibilities) 

• Lead IT SOX coordination and walkthroughs with management and external auditors to ensure appropriate control design and identification of key IT controls.
• Own the IT portion of the SOX program roadmap— manage on-going maintenance and accuracy of RCMs, coordinate testing of ITGCs/ITACs, manage evidence requests, monitor status, and communicate progress to stakeholders (internal and external).
• Plan and execute IT-focused internal audits and assessments, evaluating the effectiveness of technology controls, ensuring alignment with risk management strategies, and identifying control gaps.
• Consult with IT and Engineering teams to assess the severity of any identified deficiencies, determine appropriate remediation, and track progress to resolution.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to IT, Engineering, and other business functions—ensuring consistent communication, collaboration, and partnership on all control-related initiatives.
• Assess changes in systems, applications, infrastructure, and people that may affect internal controls over financial reporting; provide guidance on SOX impact, control design, and training.
• Continuously evaluate and implement new tools or methodologies (e.g., AuditBoard, data analytics) to optimize the IT Audit function and drive program efficiency.

To thrive in this role, you have(requirements)          

• 3+ years of IT SOX experience in a public company environment; proven track record managing IT control design assessment, testing, remediation, and follow-up. Relevant certifications in auditing are preferred (i.e. CIA, CISA, CISSP or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley, PCAOB Auditing Standards, and the COSO framework. Experience with modern IT environments (e.g., cloud-based systems, DevOps) is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex IT concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proven success leading projects and mentoring junior team members.
• Experience managing external auditor relationships, orchestrating audit timelines, and supporting internal cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional ability to juggle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude toward change; thrives in environments where problem-solving and innovation are paramount.
• Familiarity with SQL, Python, or data visualization tools (e.g., Looker) for data-driven audit approaches; experience with AuditBoard or other GRC software platforms.

A little about us

At Chime, we believe that everyone can achieve financial progress. We created Chime—a financial technology company, not a bank*—on the premise that basic banking services should be helpful, transparent, and free. Through our user-friendly tools and intuitive platforms, we empower our members to take control of their finances and work towards their goals. Whether it's starting a savings account, purchasing a first car or home, launching a business, or pursuing higher education, we're proud to have helped millions unlock their financial potential.

We're a team of problem solvers, dreamers, and builders with one shared obsession: our members. From day one, Chimers have worked tirelessly to out-hustle and out-execute competitors to bring our mission to life. Their grit and determination inspire us to work harder every day to deliver the very best experience possible. We each bring an owner's mindset to our work, refusing to be outdone and holding ourselves accountable to meet and exceed the highest bars for our teams, our company, and our members.

We believe in being bold, dreaming big, and taking risks, while also working together, embracing our diverse perspectives, and giving each other honest feedback. Our culture remains deeply entrepreneurial, encouraging every Chimer to see themselves as stewards of our mission to help everyday Americans unlock their financial progress. 

We know that to achieve our mission, we must earn and keep people's trust—so we hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity in everything we do. These aren't just words on a wall—our values are embedded in every aspect of our business, serving as a north star that guides us as we work to help millions achieve their financial potential.

Because if we don't—who will?

*Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC.

What we offer

• 🏢 A thoughtful hybrid work policy that combines in-office days and trips to team and company-wide events depending on location to ensure you stay connected to your work and teammates, whether you’re local to one of our offices or remote
• 💻 Hybrid work perks like backup child, elder and/or pet care, as well as a subsidized commuter benefit
• 💰 Competitive salary based on experience
• ✨ 401k match plus great medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• 🏝 Generous vacation policy and company-wide Chime Days, bonus company-wide paid days off 
• 🫂 1% of your time off to support local community organizations of your choice
• 👟 Annual wellness stipend to use towards eligible wellness related expenses
• 👶 Up to 24 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 12 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing parents
• 👪 Access to Maven, a family planning tool, with $15k lifetime reimbursement for egg freezing, fertility treatments, adoption, and more.
• 🎉 In-person and virtual events to connect with your fellow Chimers—think cooking classes, guided meditations, music festivals, mixology classes, paint nights, etc., and delicious snack boxes, too!
• 💚 A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join one of the most experienced teams in FinTech and help millions unlock financial progress

We know that great work can’t be done without a diverse team and inclusive environment. That’s why we specifically look for individuals of varying strengths, skills, backgrounds, and ideas to join our team. We believe this gives us a competitive advantage to better serve our members and helps us all grow as Chimers and individuals.

We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. Chime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Cook County Ordinance, and consistent with Canadian provincial and federal laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

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