Responsibilities
- Design and implement a comprehensive, risk-based global internal audit program inline with IIA International standards and best practices, updated annually and refreshed dynamically as regulatory obligations and business risks evolve.
- Provide internal audit coverage of MoonPay's operations, including capital, supervisory controls, AML/KYC/KYT, operational, and capital adequacy obligations, and digital asset custody operations.
- Coordinate with external auditors on regulatory audit requirements and maintain regulatory examination readiness.
- Present findings, audit plans, and emerging risks to the Board, relevant committees, and senior management
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive internal audit experience, including significant time within regulated financial institutions and regulated trading or market infrastructure entities.
- Hands-on experience auditing digital asset custody, crypto trading platforms, or blockchain-based financial infrastructure.
- Deep familiarity with financial institution safety-and-soundness standards, trust and fiduciary obligations, and regulatory examination processes.
- Experience coordinating annual regulatory audit obligations with external auditors for a licensed trading entity.
- Active professional certification: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA); [Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) also required or to be obtained within 12 months].
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, J.D., or Master's in Accounting, Finance, or related field) strongly preferred.
Nice to Have
- Big 4 background in fintech.
- Experience in a high-growth technology company or startup environment, demonstrating adaptability and comfort with rapid organizational change.
- Familiarity with global digital asset regimes — MiCA, FCA, MAS, or equivalent.
- Experience with blockchain analytics tools (Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs, or similar).
- Knowledge of proof-of-reserves methodologies, stablecoins, tokenised assets, or DeFi audit considerations.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Equity package: We believe financial freedom starts with our employees, so all employees have ownership at MoonPay
- Pay for performance equity bonus: Those who drive outsized outcomes receive outsized rewards
- Moonshot award. We honor exceptional impact - 10 employees twice a year, each earning a $250,000 equity grant.
- Unlimited holidays: We give you the autonomy to choose when to work (and when to switch off)
- Hybrid working schedule: Work fully remotely or your nearest Moonbase, the choice is yours
- Private Healthcare benefits: To protect you and your loved ones
- Enhanced parental leave: So you can spend more time with your loved ones without a second thought
- Annual training budget: We support your training journey every step of the way
- Home office setup allowance: Create the home office of your dreams
- Remote working allowance: Those working fully remotely get a little extra for utilities
- Monthly budget to spend on our products and zero fee crypto transactions: Cultivate your inner DEGEN
- Employee referral programme: Great people know great people, refer them to receive 10K in USDC
- Regular remote company offsites: Meet your colleagues regularly for high impact in person sessions and hackathons
- Working in a disruptive and fast-growing company where excellence is rewarded
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Team
Structure: Independent, risk-based audit function reporting to the Board and senior management. Reports to: Board and senior leadership
Additional Information
- Women are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet 100% of the listed areas; skills can be learned, diversity cannot.
- Diversity and inclusion commitment: MoonPay is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is a proud equal opportunity employer.
- Prohibition of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Reasonable accommodations provided in job application procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities.