Senior Internal Audit Manager

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of risk-based internal audit plans for EMEA, with primary focus on UAE (Dubai) operations.
• Execute and oversee detailed audit activities across IT, finance, operations, compliance and crypto-specific controls.
• Conduct walkthroughs with IT and business stakeholders to understand systems, applications, databases and control environments.
• Map processes, assess design effectiveness and perform testing of internal controls; document workpapers and findings.
• Prepare clear, actionable audit reports and present findings and remediation plans to senior management and audit leadership.
• Monitor remediation progress and follow up on implementation of audit recommendations.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory and external auditor inquiries and support smooth examination processes.
• Keep audit approach current with emerging risks, industry trends and relevant EMEA regulatory changes (MiFID, MiCA, DORA, GDPR, VARA regs).
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and provide guidance and training on internal control and audit matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 6+ years experience
• Internal audit
• IT audit
• Crypto knowledge
• EMEA regulations
• Risk assessment
• Audit reporting
• Data analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred
• Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP) preferred
• Prior experience at a cryptocurrency exchange, fintech or financial services firm
• Familiarity with wallet infrastructure, blockchain operations and exchange controls
• Experience using audit and data analysis tools; Workiva experience is a plus
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills
• High integrity and ethical standards

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Learning & development programs and education subsidy
• Team building activities and company events

About the Company

OKX is a global digital asset exchange and Web3 company founded in 2017, trusted by millions of users worldwide. With a focus on innovation in blockchain and decentralised finance, OKX offers a wide range of trading products, services and technology solutions. This role operates from Dubai, UAE on a hybrid basis and is part of OKX's EMEA internal audit function, working closely with global audit and business teams to manage risk and strengthen controls across the region.