Senior Auditor - Marqeta

As Marqeta’s Senior Auditor, you will lead key efforts to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements. You’ll be a critical member of the Internal Audit team, working cross-functionally to assess risks, identify control deficiencies, and recommend improvements. This role involves conducting SOX testing, performing operational audits, and driving initiatives to enhance the company’s governance framework and compliance with industry best practices.

This role can be performed in a hybrid work model (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday onsite) from our Warsaw office.  We’d love for you to join us!

The Impact You’ll Have

• Lead and execute internal audits with a focus on evaluating the effectiveness of financial reporting controls, ensuring alignment with EU and SOX-equivalent requirements for corporate governance and financial transparency.
• Assess and test Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR), providing actionable recommendations to strengthen compliance with applicable regulations, including the COSO framework and EU directives.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, IT, and Operations teams to oversee the preparation and timely completion of internal control documentation, testing, and remediation efforts for identified deficiencies.
• Drive initiatives to enhance internal control environments by designing and implementing risk-mitigation strategies that align with industry best practices and regulatory expectations.
• Contribute to the company’s compliance and governance framework by conducting operational and compliance assessments, ensuring they meet both local and international standards.
• Build strong relationships with external auditors to ensure seamless coordination and alignment in audit approaches and reporting outcomes, particularly in relation to ICFR requirements.

Who You Are

• An experienced auditor with 3+ years in internal controls, SOX compliance (or similar frameworks), or financial audits within banking, financial institutions, or Big 4 accounting firms.
• Proficient in assessing and testing internal controls, particularly related to financial reporting, with a solid understanding of frameworks such as COSO and EU regulatory standards.
• Skilled at designing risk-based audit plans and executing them in highly regulated industries, including financial services or capital markets.
• Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess financial and operational risks, identify control weaknesses, and implement effective remediations.
• A strong communicator with the ability to articulate complex audit findings and recommendations to senior management and external stakeholders.

Nice-To-Haves

• Professional certifications such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), or PIBR (Polish Chamber of Statutory Auditors), with expertise in internal controls and compliance.
• Experience with SOX or SOX-equivalent regulatory requirements, including ICFR within multinational or financial institutions.
• Familiarity with financial reporting standards such as IFRS or local GAAP, as well as ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or Comarch ERP.
• Proficiency in audit platforms like AuditBoard to manage workflows, documentation, and reporting for financial and operational audits.
• Exposure to EU financial regulations, such as MiFID II, CRR/CRD, or GDPR, and their impact on internal controls and reporting practices.

Your Manager

• Ashely Sasaki

Recruiter For This Role

• Agata Wojciechowska

Typical Process

• Application Submission
• Recruiter phone call
• Hiring manager video call
• Virtual “Onsite” consisting of 4-5, 45 min calls
• Offer!

Compensation and Benefits

• Monthly stipend for your home office equipment and connectivity
• Annual development stipend to support your growth and development
• Pension Scheme (PPK) provided by Allianz
• In-office amenities including: drinks and snacks, wellness room, dedicated barista, community events onsite