Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Manager of Internal Audit to lead the strategic development and execution of the internal audit program for Circle National Trust (“the Bank” or “First National Digital Currency Bank”) in order to meet the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regulatory requirements. Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, this role will be a key leader in executing fiduciary audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Bank’s internal audit program, ensuring execution of all fiduciary and bank-related audits.
• Test and verify the effectiveness of internal controls across treasury, trust operations, and technology risk areas.
• Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, risk owners, and bank examiners, including preparation and presentation of regulatory-related reporting and insights.
• Collaborate with process and control owners to validate the effectiveness of controls aligned with banking and regulatory requirements.
• Play an integral role in the annual risk assessments, identifying potential areas of exposure and improvement.
• Support the organization’s broader internal audit program and key operational audits as needed.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience auditing public companies, financial institutions, and OCC-related bank examinations.
• 3+ years in a leadership capacity managing teams of auditors.
• Expert-level understanding of U.S. GAAP, OCC regulatory requirements, and COSO 2013 requirements.
• Proficiency in utilizing AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, Codex) to conduct audits and test controls.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a track record of influencing executive stakeholders and audit committees.
• High integrity and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA preferred; CIA or CISA a plus.
• Experience in financial services, fintech, payments, or high-growth technology companies preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Pay Range: $175,000 - $227,500

Starting pay is determined by factors including relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations.

Location

The organization operates in some of the world’s strongest jurisdictions and may differ by candidate location; compensation ranges may vary by location.