Responsibilities:

📍Assist in developing and executing a comprehensive audit strategy aligned with the organisation’s strategic objectives and regulatory requirements including the MiCA regulation. 📍Development and execution of risk-based internal audit plans. 📍Deliver autonomously, individual engagements in terms of budgeting, resource allocation, performance monitoring and stakeholder communication. 📍Prepare or review detailed audit reports that clearly communicate findings, recommendations, and action plans intended for senior management and the Board of Directors. 📍Monitor and follow-up with management on the remediation of audit and exam issues and the implementation of audit recommendations. 📍Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space to ensure audit processes remain relevant and effective. 📍Assist in responding to both regulatory and external auditor requests and inquiries, ensuring a smooth and efficient examination and external audit process. 📍Foster strong working relationships with key stakeholders and provide expert guidance and education on audit matters to various business units and departments. 📍Participate in ad-hoc projects and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications:

📍Bachelor's degree in an analytical discipline; a master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, or CISSP) will be preferred. 📍Solid internal audit experience in a supervisory or managerial role, within one or more of the cryptocurrency, technology, fintech, or financial services sectors. 📍Familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements for financial institutions and cryptocurrency exchanges in Europe. Prior experience dealing with the MFSA a significant advantage. 📍Broad audit exposure across various areas including AML and compliance, finance, trading, technology, operations, etc. 📍Working knowledge of cryptocurrency exchange operations, blockchain technology and wallet infrastructure advantageous.