Internal Audit Manager (100% remote)

Tether; Lisboa; Teletrabalho; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Tether is seeking an Internal Audit Manager in Lisboa, Portugal to support its global internal audit program. The role requires assessing the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management practices across various domains. The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of internal audit experience, preferably from a leading consulting firm, and must hold a CPA, CA or CIA qualification.

This position promotes a strong risk culture and involves preparing audit reports and providing assurance on diverse initiatives.

Qualificações

• 5–8 years of internal audit or assurance experience spanning financial, operational, and technology risk domains.
• Big 4 or top‑tier consulting background strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of blockchain architecture, DeFi platforms, crypto custody models, and related IT control landscape.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and execute risk‑based audits across financial, operational, and technology areas.
• Develop audit scopes informed by enterprise risk assessments and emerging threats.
• Prepare audit reports and communicate findings to senior leadership.

Conhecimentos

Internal audit experience

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of blockchain

Formação académica

CPA, CA or CIA

CISA, CISM or similar

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Internal Audit Manager

Tether is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Internal Audit Manager to support the execution of its global internal audit program. The role involves independently assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management practices across financial operations, business workflows, and technology systems. Operating in a fast‑paced digital‑asset environment, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in operational and financial audits from a leading consulting or audit firm. This role will serve as a key member of the Internal Audit Team, shaping strategic decisions, delivering risk‑based insights to senior stakeholders, and building a resilient risk culture that supports long‑term growth.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk‑based audits across financial, operational, and technology areas in line with the internal audit plan.
• Develop audit scopes informed by enterprise risk assessments and emerging threats.
• Lead walkthroughs and direct fieldwork with structured testing, sampling, and evidence standards.
• Oversee audit working papers and workflow documentation to professional standards.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management practices across processes and systems.
• Assess governance, policy adherence, and regulatory compliance.
• Test design and operating effectiveness of key controls and identify gaps across the firm’s lines of defense.
• Review critical systems and platforms for control design, security, and operational integrity.
• Assess application controls, access, change management, and data integrity.
• Provide independent assurance over new initiatives, system implementations, and emerging technology adoption.
• Prepare audit reports and communicate findings to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Provide practical, risk‑based recommendations and own remediation tracking through to closure.
• Collaborate with Finance, Technology, Risk, and Compliance to validate observations and elevate significant exposures.
• Promote a strong risk and control culture across the organization through audit engagement and awareness.
• Stay current on industry developments, emerging risks, and regulatory frameworks.
• Apply IIA standards and contribute to the evolution of audit methodologies and quality processes.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of internal audit or assurance experience spanning financial, operational, and technology risk domains.
• Big 4 or top‑tier consulting background strongly preferred.
• CPA, CA or CIA required; CISA, CISM or similar strongly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of blockchain architecture, DeFi platforms, crypto custody models, and related IT control landscape (highly preferred).
• Solid grounding in financial reporting frameworks and internal control design.
• Familiarity with global digital asset regulatory frameworks (highly preferred).
• Sharp critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including audit report writing for senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently and deliver in a fast‑paced, remote first environment.