Chief Audit Officer

Responsibilities

• Define the Audit Vision — lead a risk-based internal audit strategy.
• Provide Independent Assurance — deliver objective evaluations to the Board and Audit Committee on risk management, internal controls, and governance.
• Audit the Stack — oversee technical and operational audits of business, funds movement, and cloud infrastructure for data integrity and security.
• Validate the "Magic" — ensure product workflows and financial controls operate as intended.
• Bridge the Regulatory Gap — act as key contact for partner banks and regulators.
• Automate Oversight — implement continuous monitoring systems with real-time, data-driven insights.
• Drive Meaningful Remediation — partner with Engineering, Product, and Risk leads for structural improvements.

Requirements

• Proven leadership in building/scaling internal audit functions in high-growth banking or financial services, ideally fintech.
• Technical fluency in cloud-native environments, API integrity, and automated controls.
• Navigate regulatory landscape confidently and engage directly with regulators.
• Maintain independence to deliver difficult news diplomatically.
• Communicate clearly across Board, regulators, engineers, and product teams.
• Balance protection with innovation.
• Lead with curiosity, vision, and team development.

Compensation

Target base salary ranges:

• US employees in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, or San Francisco Bay Area: $275,400 - $344,200
• US employees outside these areas: $247,900 - $309,800

Includes equity and benefits. Offers based on experience, expertise, location, and internal equity.