Senior Security Compliance & SOX Audit Lead (Remote Europe)

Kraken; Mexico; On-site; MXN 1,383,000 - 2,173,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraken is seeking a senior IT audit and risk advisory professional to lead SOC 1/2 examinations and support SOX planning in a remote, Europe-based capacity. You will partner with Security, IT, Infrastructure, Engineering, Finance, and Data teams to design and operate robust controls in a fast-moving crypto environment.

You will drive control design and operating effectiveness testing, mature ITGCs and ITACs, and collaborate with external auditors to ensure audit success while enabling product

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in external IT audit and/or technology risk assurance.
• Strong hands-on ICFR, including SOX 404 testing.
• Experience with cloud-based environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Prior Big 4 or equivalent external auditor collaboration.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, remote setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• CPA / CISA / CRISC or similar credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage SOC 1 and SOC 2 examinations under AICPA standards with external auditors and internal teams.
• Support end-to-end SOX planning, scoping, and audit readiness activities.
• Translate audit requirements into practical, scalable controls across Security, IT, Engineering, and Finance teams.
• Lead control gap assessments and drive remediation with owners.
• Mature IT general controls (ITGCs) and IT application controls (ITACs).
• Oversee audit initiatives and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Develop risk-based remediation plans that satisfy auditors without slowing the business.
• Implement and enhance controls monitoring and defense-in-depth strategies.
• Identify systemic program challenges and drive durable process improvements.
• Create auditor-ready documentation including data flow diagrams and process charts.
• Collaborate with auditors to navigate the control environment and improve efficiency.
• Support evidence collection and continuous improvement initiatives, including automation.

Skills

SOX compliance

IT audit

ICFR

Regulatory risk

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Kraken is seeking a senior IT audit and risk advisory professional to lead SOC 1/2 examinations and support SOX planning in a remote, Europe-based capacity. You will partner with Security, IT, Infrastructure, Engineering, Finance, and Data teams to design and operate robust controls in a fast-moving crypto environment.

You will drive control design and operating effectiveness testing, mature ITGCs and ITACs, and collaborate with external auditors to ensure audit success while enabling product