About the job
Ripple’s Internal Audit Team within the Legal and Compliance organization is searching for a IT Internal Auditor to execute the risk-based audit plan as the 3rd line of defense for the company. The IT Internal Auditor will work under the supervision of the Internal Audit leadership to execute technical audits and build relationships with leaders across the organization. To succeed, qualified candidates may exhibit the ability to problem-solve as part of a team, demonstrate the capability to actively pursue their career development, exhibit technical proficiency in audit procedures, and interact with client personnel in a professional manner.

What You'll Do

Execute IT audits successfully by conducting interviews, identifying key risks and controls, drafting workpapers, gathering evidence and performing testing.
Prepare audit work papers that comply with international auditing standards for content and quality.
Identify, evaluate, and document the design and effectiveness of the company's internal controls looking for both control gaps and opportunities to gain process efficiencies.
Interact with business partners to assess audit findings including control weaknesses with an appropriate degree of professional skepticism. Keep audit management informed of audit findings, and assist business partners with the development of management action plans to mitigate weaknesses, and evaluate adequacy of management’s response. Where appropriate, test corrective actions taken.
Draft audit reports to formally communicate the results of the audit and related recommendations to senior management.
Stay abreast of company business strategies, industry technology advances, and the risk profile of assigned business areas to ensure relevancy of audit approach.
Work with Ripple’s external auditors and state/federal regulators to support their examination efforts.


What We're Looking For

Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent business discipline.
Minimum 3+ years experience conducting internal or external risk-based audits. Experience performing audits in the banking or financial services industry is preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
Certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and/or Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP) are a plus.
Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
Strong knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley and COSO/COBIT internal control framework is a plus.
Working knowledge of basic IT/IS concepts such as logical access management, cybersecurity, change management.
Organized and possess the ability to handle competing priorities and meet important deadlines.
Able to follow instructions accurately and efficiently; proactive in asking clarifying questions to ensure work effort is directed wholly toward the desired outcome.
For positions that will be based in CA, the annual salary range for this position is $146,320 - $182,900. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position.

WHAT WE OFFER – The resources and support to be your best at work and beyond:

Do Your Best Work

The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
Ripple is Flexible First: you have the option to work remotely, from our offices, or a combination of the two within the 11 countries we are located around the world.
Weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
We come together for moments that matter which include team off-sites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!


Take Control of Your Finances

Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
Bonus Flexibility Program: Participants in the Corporate Bonus Plan have the option to elect to receive their annual bonus in cash, equity or XRP, or a combination.
100% paid medical and dental and 95% paid vision insurance for employees starting on your first day
401k (with match)
Commuter benefits
Employee giving match
Mobile phone stipend

About the job


In This Role You Will Be Responsible For

Risk and fraud Management is a core function of Payments and with the emerging crypto regulatory policies, this will become even more important in blockchain. In this role, you will build functionality and solutions that enables Ripple to measure, manage and project our liquidity risk, market risk, and credit risk. Your work will be key in establishing Ripple as an industry leader in risk and identity management in crypto.

Manage the strategy and successful delivery of the risk and identity platform that powers the workflows of Ripple’s innovative Risk, Compliance and Privacy functions
Lead and Drive vision, roadmap, and development of next generation of risk and compliance platforms for all of our payments products
Work closely with the business stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, Legal & InfoSec to understand the business needs, come-up with creative solutions and provide the best customer experience
Partner closely with Ripple’s policy and security teams in assessing commercial and regulatory requirements to meet future growth
Synthesize product ideas from cross-functional teams and other Risk counterparts such as Product, Operations and Data Science.

This person will bring strong and inclusive leadership skills as they will need to collaborate heavily with cross-functional internal teams and with the risk and compliance ecosystem of partners and customers.

What We’re Looking For
5+ years of product management experience with top payments, internet, enterprise software and/or financial services companies
3+ years of experience with KYC/KYB, AML, compliance, fraud prevention, or identity solutions
Ideally someone who holds CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) accreditation
Or has held a role in a Compliance Oversight Function e.g CF10 or equivalent Proven track record of leading and influencing a Product-driven organization
A passion for payments and a strong interest in the blockchain and crypto ecosystem
Ability to work with internal and external risk, privacy, and compliance teams

Who We Are

Ripple is doing for value what the internet did for information: enabling its instant and seamless flow around the world. We call this the Internet of Value (IoV). Using blockchain and cryptocurrency technology, Ripple is dedicated to creating powerful gains in financial efficiency, equity and inclusion. In addition, Ripple is developing and enabling the future use cases that will catalyze the new digital economy for governments, businesses and consumers.

Ripple has offices in San Francisco (HQ), New York, London, Mumbai, Singapore, São Paulo, Toronto, Reykjavík, Washington D.C. and Dubai.

Do Your Best Work

The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
Ripple is Flexible First: you have the option to work remotely, from our offices, or a combination of the two within the 11 countries we are located around the world.
Weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
We come together for moments that matter which include team off-sites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!

Take Control of Your Finances

Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
Bonus Flexibility Program: Participants in the Corporate Bonus Plan have the option to elect to receive their annual bonus in cash, equity or XRP, or a combination.
100% paid medical and dental and 95% paid vision insurance for employees starting on your first day
401k (with match)
Commuter benefits
Employee giving match
Mobile phone stipend

Take Care of Yourself

Twice a quarter R&R days so you can rest and recharge
Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
Flexible vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events

Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.


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