Head of Internal Audit

BitGo Prime, LLC is BitGo Holdings’ institutional digital-asset trading and lending subsidiary, operating BitGo Prime’s trading, financing, collateral-management, and settlement offering.

Maintainer signals as of 9/2/2026

Palo Alto, United States
About BitGo Prime, LLC

A Delaware LLC and wholly owned BitGo Holdings subsidiary. It acts as counterparty for digital-asset trades and provides institutional digital-asset lending; BitGo’s Prime product presents trading, financing, collateral management, settlement, and access to regulated custody in one institutional platform.

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About the Role

Lead BitGo’s third line of defense by designing and executing a risk-based internal audit program across global operations, driving Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, overseeing internal controls and regulatory compliance, and advising the business on operational risk.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, or a combination, with demonstrated audit leadership.
  • Deep expertise in SOX/ICFR compliance, including scoping, control design evaluation, testing, and deficiency assessment.
  • Hands-on experience managing SOC 1 and SOC 2 readiness and examination processes.
  • Experience operating in or auditing regulated financial services entities.
  • Ability to manage and direct co-source or third-party audit providers.
  • Strong executive presence and communication skills for presenting audit findings to Boards, Audit Committees, and C-suite stakeholders.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
  • Relevant CPA, CIA, or CISA certification preferred.
  • Prior digital assets industry experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of federally chartered trust bank regulations, OCC guidance, fiduciary standards, and related compliance obligations preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Own and continuously mature the SOX compliance framework, including the annual ICFR testing plan.
  • Serve as the primary internal owner for SOC 1, SOC 2, and CCSS audits.
  • Oversee co-sourced audit resources across BitGo’s regulated entities.
  • Manage relationships and day-to-day interactions with external auditors.
  • Report audit results, findings, remediation status, and emerging risks to the Board, Audit Committees, and senior management.
  • Develop and maintain a risk-based annual internal audit plan.
  • Partner with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Technology to identify control gaps and support remediation.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary, bonus and stock options
  • 100% company-paid health insurance for employee, partner, and dependents
  • Up to 4% 401k company match
  • Paid parental leave and paid vacation
  • Free commuter/parking pass near BART
  • Free custom lunches, dinners, and snacks
  • Computer equipment and workplace furniture to suit your needs
  • Great colleagues and inspiring startup environment
  • Benefits may vary based on location