About The OpportunityThe Chief Auditor will serve as MoonPay's internal audit executive, responsible for designing, building, and leading an independent, risk-based audit function across MoonPay. This is a rare opportunity to build a best-in-class audit capability from the ground up within a crypto-native company at the intersection of traditional finance, digital asset infrastructure, and global regulatory complexity. The Chief Auditor will provide the MoonPay Board and senior leadership with independent assurance that MoonPay's risk management, control environment, and governance frameworks are operating effectively across a multi-entity global footprint.
What You Will Do- 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
About You- 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.
Bonus Points- 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.
$350,000 - $400,000 a year
Benefits & Perks - Competitive salary package
- Equity package: 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
- Pension: employer contributions from day one
- Employee referral program: refer great people, earn 10K in USDC
- Flexible Time Off: choose when to work and when to switch off
- 🎂 Birthday leave: take the day off to celebrate you
- 🍼 Enhanced parental leave: more time with family, no second thought
- Hybrid working schedule: work fully remotely or from your nearest Moonbase
- 🚆 Commuter benefits: public transport to and from the office
- 🩺 Private healthcare benefits: to protect you and your loved ones
- Wellhub wellness membership: access to gyms, studios, classes, and wellness apps in one membership
- Unlimited enterprise access to the latest AI tools: Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and whatever's next
- 🍱 Lunch credit: meals covered on the days you're in the office
- 🪑 Home office setup allowance: build the home office of your dreams
- 👛 Remote working allowance: those working fully remotely get a little extra for utilities
- 🌕 Monthly product budget and zero-fee crypto transactions
- $1,000 Annual training budget: we support your learning journey
- High Potential Program: structured development, mentorship, and stretch opportunities
- Regular remote company offsites: high-impact in-person sessions and hackathons
- 🚲 (Ireland) Cycle to Work scheme: tax-efficient bike, gear, and safety kit
- (UK) EV Salary Sacrifice: lease an electric vehicle through pre-tax salary
