We are looking for a forward thinking Internal Audit Associate (EU) with demonstrated experience in leading and delivering audit engagements. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening our Internal Audit function, driving risk-based assurance, and supporting the organization’s commitment to sound governance and compliance across the EU.

In this role, you will contribute to shaping the internal audit agenda, provide insights that influence decision-making at senior levels, and help foster a culture of transparency, accountability and continuous improvement.

Candidates must be based in the Netherlands.
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Key Responsibilities:

Lead and execute end-to-end internal audit engagements, from planning and risk assessment through fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
Provide practical, value-adding recommendations to management and support implementation of remediation actions.
Assist the Director - Internal Audit to ensure that policies, procedures, and regulations are being followed consistently throughout the company.
Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes in line with the IIA Standards and EU regulations.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies and tools.

Support the Internal Audit function by performing spot checks and ad hoc reviews.
Keep abreast of developments in EU legislation, GDPR, ESG reporting frameworks, and sector-specific regulations that impact audit scope
Engage with external auditors on annual / bi-annual financial statement audits, compliance audits, SOC 1 & SOC 2, etc.

Requirements:

5 - 7 years of experience in internal or external audit, preferably with a Big 4 firm within the EU
Prior experience working in financial services firms, fintechs, and/or crypto companies
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience; master’s degree a plus
General knowledge of MiCAR and related frameworks, such as the Dutch Implementation of AMLD, including delegated acts thereafter and relevant guidance issued by ESMA, EBA and competent authorities
Proven ability to manage complex audits independently and deliver high-quality results under deadlines
Exceptional written and verbal communication
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, both internally and externally
The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Receptive to feedback and implements changes immediately with a positive attitude
Experience in one or more of the following:
- Anti-money laundering, financial crimes, and money transmission
- Financial risk management
- Cryptocurrency settlement, custody, and markets
- Cybersecurity
- Data privacy

Preferred:

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent
Highly self-motivated, proactive, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Self-confident, resilient and goal focused
Proactive, forward-thinking, and ability to anticipate emerging risks
International mindset and ability to work effectively in a multicultural, cross-boarder environment

Benefits:

We believe a happy, motivated, and healthy team is the best way to succeed. We offer the following benefits:

Chance to earn equity
Maternity & Paternity leave
WeWork Membership
WFH Yearly Stipend
L&D Stipend (after 6 months)

About Zero Hash

Zero Hash's full stack financial infrastructure seamlessly connects fiat, crypto and stablecoins, enabling a better way to move and transfer money and value globally. Zero Hash provides the complete technical infrastructure (delivered through API and SDK) as well as the global regulatory stack to easily and compliantly send, receive, store, and convert fiat, crypto, and stablecoins, in one platform.

Start-ups, enterprises and Fortune 500 companies, including Stripe, Interactive Brokers, Shift4, Franklin Templeton, and MoonPay embed our infrastructure to power a diverse range of use cases: cross-border payments, commerce, trading, remittance, payroll, tokenization, wallets and on and off-ramps.

Backed by Interactive Brokers, Point72 Ventures, NYCA, Bain Capital, and tastytrade.

The Zero Hash Culture

All Zero Hash employees are guided by the following characteristics and core principles:

Independence/Ownership - An ability to work autonomously. Join Zero Hash, pitch ideas, and shape the work you do.

Passion - We are innovating quickly and challenging the status quo. We want you to think big, be creative and make a difference every day.

Collaborative - A good attitude and respect for others. We’re teammates, not co-workers. Everything we do is a shared success and equally a shared failure - we talk in terms of “we” not “me”.

Initiative - An ability and passion for learning and asking questions. We will champion you, challenge you and push you to achieve your best - and we expect you to do the same.

Empathy - An ability to listen, respect, and understand your co-workers, customers, and everyone you interact with no matter how different they are to you.

Adaptability - An ability to respond quickly. We are in a fast-paced industry and so we expect you to be creative when solving a new problem and comfortable under pressure.

Transparency - We believe that transparency is critical to empowering everyone to make the best decisions, both the company to its people and vice versa.

Integrity - Integrity creates trust. As both an organization collectively and as individuals, it is our most valuable asset.

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