The Role
The Head of Internal Audit Operations & QA/IP manages the IA function, overseeing operations, reporting, resource planning, and quality assurance, while supporting the leadership team and ensuring compliance with standards.
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Who We Are About the Opportunity What You’ll Be Doing Perks & Benefits
At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.
We are seeking a strategic and highly organized Head of Internal Audit Operations & QA/IP to join our Global Internal Audit (IA) team. This is a critical role responsible for supporting the efficient and effective functioning of the IA department by managing its reporting, resource planning, budget, technology, initiation of the QA/IP programme and operational logistics.
This role is essential for enabling the IA function to operate smoothly, communicate its insights effectively to senior management and the Audit Committee, drive continuous improvement in compliance/execution and demonstrate its value to the organization.
Reporting to the Head of Audit - Professional Practice Group (HoA-PPG), you will be the central pillar supporting the IA leadership team. You will drive operational excellence, manage key performance indicators (KPIs), develop frameworks for driving quality/iterative improvements and ensure our team has the tools, data, and support needed to deliver high-impact work.
- Planning, Reporting & Stakeholder CommunicationsLead the process for developing the risk-based Annual Audit Plan, ensuring alignment and evolution with organizational strategy, IA policy and internal audit standards.Lead the preparation and consolidation of all reporting for the Audit Committee and senior executive management, including drafting presentation decks, dashboards, and narratives.Manage the function's system for tracking audit findings and recommendations. Prepare regular reports for management on the status of remediation efforts.Develop and maintain a dashboard of the IA function's KPIs (e.g., plan completion, budget vs. actual, team utilization, audit finding themes).
- Operations & Resource ManagementOwn and maintain the master internal audit plan, tracking the status, timelines, and resource allocation for all active and planned projects.Lead the function's resource management and scheduling process, forecasting team capacity, identifying potential bottlenecks, and working with IA leadership to optimize resource deployment.Manage the complete lifecycle of the IA function's budget, including annual planning, monthly forecasting, tracking actual expenditures, processing invoices, and managing vendor relationships.
- Quality Assurance & Improvement ProgrammeEstablish the foundations for ensuring our IA activity conforms with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (the Standards) and our own internal methodology:Iteratively develop, document, and roll out the foundational components of a QAIP framework, policies, and procedures in line with Global Internal Audit Standards.Design and implement "ongoing monitoring" processes, including checklists and scoring rubrics for in-flight and end-of-engagement file reviews.Establish and track key quality metrics (KPIs) to monitor the health and performance of the IA function.Conduct the function's initial "periodic self-assessment" to create a baseline of conformance with the Standards.Socialise the QAIP with the IA team, focusing on its role as a collaborative tool for improvement.
- Technology & Data EnablementAct as the primary system administrator and "super user" for the Internal Audit management software (e.g., AuditBoard, TeamMate, Workiva).Provide training and support to the IA team on audit methodology, tools, and software.Partner with the IA team to identify and leverage data analytics opportunities to enhance audit efficiency and insight.Manage the IA team's internal knowledge-sharing platform (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence), ensuring methodology documents, templates, and training materials are organized and up-to-date.
- People & CultureCoordinate the end-to-end onboarding process for new hires within the IA team.Manage talent strategy by overseeing the department’s training curriculum development, learning development/sourcing and delivery, professional certification tracking (CIA, CISA, etc.), and competency mapping.Drive initiatives related to team engagement, inclusion and positive cultureProject manage key departmental initiatives, strategic projects, and team-wide meetings or events.
- Cross-functional Coordination & ProjectsOperations & Resource ManagementCoordinate the IA function's contribution to other corporate reports (e.g., annual reports, risk management updates).Represent IA’s contribution to combined assurance, coordinating with Risk, Compliance, and Legal to ensure a unified approach to risk coverage and minimize "audit fatigue" for business owners.
Special Projects: Lead ad-hoc high-priority projects or investigations as directed by the HoA-PPG and CAE.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Law or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in a programme management, operations, business management, change management, implementation or "chief of staff" role.
Experience within an internal audit, risk management, compliance, or professional services (e.g., Big 4) function is strongly preferred.
Advanced proficiency in creating executive-level reports and presentations, with expert-level skills in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is highly desirable.
Proven experience managing departmental budgets, resource planning, and project coordination.
Experience as a system administrator for GRC or audit management software is a significant plus.
Experience in having successfully undergone or managed an External Quality Assessment (EQA) is highly desirable.
Professional certification (e.g., PMP, CIA, CISA) is highly preferred.
Nice to HavesProject Management & Organization: Exceptional organizational skills. Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced agile environment spanning multiple timezones.
Analytical Skills and Critical Thinking: Excellent analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data from multiple sources (e.g., plan status, findings, budget) into clear, insightful, and actionable reports.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication. Must be able to distill complex information into clear and concise messages for executive audiences.
Stakeholder Management & Service Orientation: A proactive, service-oriented mindset focused on enabling the team's success. Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with IA team members and key stakeholders across the business.
Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of project management principles, financial management, and resource planning. Ability to quickly learn and manage new technologies.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate high-level strategy into actionable departmental workflows.
Professionalism and Ethics: Unquestionable integrity, objectivity, and commitment to the IIA's Code of Ethics. Ability to handle sensitive information with complete confidentiality.
Competitive total compensation package
L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
Various team building programs and company events
Wellness and meal allowances
Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
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The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $360,000
The salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. In addition to the salary, a performance bonus and long-term incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Applicants should apply via OKX internal or external careers site.
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Top Skills
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 2017, OKX is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchanges. OKX innovatively adopted blockchain technology to reshape the financial ecosystem by offering some of the most diverse and sophisticated products, solutions, and trading tools on the market. Trusted by more than 20 million users in over 180 regions globally, OKX strives to provide an engaging platform that empowers every individual to explore the world of crypto.
In addition to its world-class DeFi exchange, OKX serves its users with OKX Insights, a research arm that is at the cutting edge of the latest trends in the cryptocurrency industry. With its extensive range of crypto products and services, and unwavering commitment to innovation, OKX’s vision is a world of financial access backed by blockchain and the power of decentralized finance.
