Internal Audit Manager

Ripple Ripple · Fintech · New York, NY +1 · Strategic Initiatives

Internal Audit Manager role focusing on business processes, managing end-to-end audit engagements, and providing assurance and advisory insights in a fast-evolving, regulated fintech environment. The role involves identifying and articulating audit findings, leading discussions on remediation actions, and acting as a trusted advisor on emerging risks and controls. It also emphasizes continuous improvement through data analytics and automation, and maintaining awareness of regulatory developments in digital assets and financial services.

What you'd actually do

  1. Manage the end-to-end audit engagements, including scoping, fieldwork, testing, and reporting, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes in accordance with Internal Audit methodology.
  2. Build and maintain positive relationships with key business partners across the company, encouraging ongoing risk monitoring dialogue well beyond formal audit windows.
  3. Identify and articulate audit findings, and lead discussions with management to align on practical, measurable remediation actions that drive meaningful risk reduction.
  4. Act as a trusted advisor to business collaborators, providing insights on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry trends, and advising management on the design and implementation of effective controls to strengthen the control environment
  5. Drive continuous improvement in audit processes by leveraging data analytics, automation, and technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

Required

  • 6+ years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or related fields
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Strong expertise in internal audit methodology, risk and control frameworks (e.g., COSO, IIA Standards), and regulatory compliance
  • Proven ability to lead complex audit engagements, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality results.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior leaders and navigating complex organizational environments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

Nice to have

  • preferably within fintech, payments, crypto, or financial services
  • CIA, CAMS, or equivalent certification is a plus
  • familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., NYDFS, FCA, MAS, DFSA, AML/BSA) is preferred
  • Familiarity with data analytics, AI, and emerging audit technologies.
  • Interest in or experience with the crypto industry is highly valued.

What the JD emphasized

  • fast-evolving, regulated environment at scale