Director of IT Risk & Internal Audit - Remote

Bazeta; United States; Remote; USD 224,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

Instacart is seeking a Director IT, Internal Audit to lead end-to-end IT risk-based audits, delivering executive-quality reports and building the function’s capability. You will apply risk frameworks, manage scope, and drive improvements across cloud and data platforms.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with Finance, Legal, IT, Security, and Compliance, and advancing AI risk governance in a fast-growing environment. Remote-friendly with Flex First.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of progressive professional experience with at least 5 years in leadership overseeing IT risk-based audits.
• Experience building a risk-based Internal Audit function from the ground up with IIA Standards.
• Proven ability to deliver audits in a fast-paced, agile tech environment with competing priorities.
• Exceptional written communication; able to translate technical findings into clear narratives.

Responsibilities

• Audit delivery end-to-end with executive-quality standards and clear ownership.
• Apply risk and control frameworks; translate findings into actionable narratives.
• Lead with cloud/data platforms (AWS, GCP, Datadog, Okta) to assess controls.
• Build and coach a high-performing audit team; partner with cross-functional leaders.

Skills

Leadership

IT risk auditing

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Workiva

Job description

Instacart is seeking a Director IT, Internal Audit to lead end-to-end IT risk-based audits, delivering executive-quality reports and building the function’s capability. You will apply risk frameworks, manage scope, and drive improvements across cloud and data platforms.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with Finance, Legal, IT, Security, and Compliance, and advancing AI risk governance in a fast-growing environment. Remote-friendly with Flex First.