SOX Auditor IT Controls Manager

Building the Future of Crypto Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.What makes us different? Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!Proof of workThe teamPayward’s Risk & Audit function operates as an Integrated Assurance organization, bringing together Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management under a unified risk oversight strategy. The function spans SOX Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management, and Internal Audit across multiple regulated entities and jurisdictions. The Audit team partners with co-sourced providers, maintains direct reporting lines to the Global and Local Audit Committee Chairs, and is building a technology-forward assurance capability at the forefront of crypto and financial innovation.This role sits within Internal Audit and will lead the independent testing of IT general controls and IT application controls across the SOX program. You will assess whether controls over access management, change management, system operations, and application-level processes are designed and operating effectively, providing the assurance that the Audit Committee, external auditors, and regulators rely on.The opportunityYou will lead Internal Audit’s IT SOX controls testing program building the testing approach, workpapers, and institutional knowledge from the ground up. This is a hands-on role with real program ownership and you’ll be doing it at a crypto exchange — where the technology stack spans blockchain-native infrastructure, digital asset custody systems, on-chain and off-chain processing, and a pace of engineering change that most companies never encounter. The systems are complex, the deployments are frequent, and the controls are consequential. If you want an IT SOX role where the tech is genuinely interesting and the stakes are real, this is it.Responsibilities span the following areas:ITGC SOX controls testing Lead the execution of independent testing of IT General Controls (ITGCs) across key control domains: access management, change management, and system operations. Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls across in-scope applications and infrastructure, including systems that support blockchain-native operations, digital asset custody, and crypto trading platforms. Document testing procedures and results to meet Internal Audit and external auditor quality standards. Identify new systems, applications, or process changes that emerge during testing and assess their SOX implications in coordination with the SOX Compliance team. Build and maintain testing programs, templates, and workpapers that create a repeatable, scalable foundation for IT SOX testing. Identify opportunities to leverage AI-enabled workflows and data analytics to improve testing coverage and efficiency across IT control domains. Remediation validation & issue management Independently validate the remediation of open SOX ...