Job Description
Summary
The team
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Risk and Internal Controls Analyst to join our Risk Management team. This is a foundational role offering broad exposure to risk and controls across the business, including support for SOX compliance activities. The successful candidate will assist with maintaining risk registers, tracking control performance, collecting audit evidence, and supporting risk assessments—gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
This role requires that you are based in Europe, ideally in Ireland or UK.
The opportunity
Internal Controls Support (SOX)
- Assist in maintaining risk and control documentation (e.g., RCMs, process flows, narratives) for both business and IT controls.
- Help coordinate evidence collection and control attestations across functional and technical control owners.
- Support quarterly SOX updates, including IT General Controls (ITGCs), and track remediation of deficiencies.
- Prepare audit-ready documentation to support control testing for both internal and external audits.
- Support internal reporting processes and respond to audit and compliance document requests.
Enterprise Risk Management Activities
- Help update the enterprise and departmental risk registers
- Assist in risk assessments and RCSAs (Risk & Control Self-Assessments)
- Support in monitoring and tracking Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
- Participate in root cause analysis for risk incidents and control failures
- Help maintain the Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) system.
Skills you should HODL
- 1-2+ years of experience in a risk management, internal audit, or SOX compliance role.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Risk Management, Business, Finance, Accounting).
- Knowledge of ERM frameworks (e.g., COSO) and risk management best practices, including risk appetite, KRIs, and RCSAs.
- Knowledge of SOX 404 requirements, ICFR, SOC reports, and the documentation/testing needed to support compliance.
- Familiarity with IT controls is preferable.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of collaborating across departments and influencing stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with a proactive and action-oriented mindset.
- Resilience and grit, with the ability to navigate challenges and adapt in a growth-oriented environment.
- Experience with GRC systems is preferable.
- Knowledge of cryptocurrency markets and related technical products.
Skills
- Cryptocurrency
- Legal Consulting
- Risk Analysis