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internshipInternal Audit Intern
Coinbase · Hybrid - New York, NY
Coinbase operates in the cryptocurrency exchange space, providing a platform for buying, selling, and managing digital assets. As an Internal Audit Intern, you would join the Internal Audit team that delivers independent, risk‑based assurance and advisory services to strengthen governance, compliance, risk management, and internal controls across the organization. The role involves owning audit assignments from planning through reporting, preparing detailed workpapers, and using SQL or other analytics tools to test control populations and identify exceptions. You would map complex business processes into structured flowcharts and control narratives, apply professional skepticism to evaluate evidence, and explore how emerging technologies such as AI can improve audit quality and efficiency. The position suits candidates currently pursuing a BA/BS in accounting, finance, data analytics, or risk management who have demonstrated critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and the ability to document and communicate complex workflows. Experience with data visualization or analytics tools, familiarity with audit frameworks, and comfort presenting findings to senior stakeholders are beneficial. The internship is structured as a 12‑week summer program with a hybrid work arrangement in New York, NY.
Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase , we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.” learn more about working at Coinbase . This is a 12-week internship during summer 2027. As an Internal Audit Intern, you'll join Coinbase's Internal Audit team, which provides independent, risk-based assurance and advisory services that strengthen governance, compliance, risk management, and internal controls across the company. You'll get hands-on experience supporting one of the following audit areas: Information Technology (IT), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), or Financial Crimes Compliance (FCC). You'll own real audit work from planning through reporting and explore how emerging technologies like AI can improve audit quality and efficiency. What you'll do: Own assigned audit work end-to-end with guidance from the Internal Audit team, and present observations to leadership in clear, actionable terms Build accurate, detailed workpapers that clearly describe work performed, testing results, and conclusions for each audit project Analyze datasets using SQL or other analytics tools to test control populations, identify exceptions, and support data-driven audit conclusions Apply professional skepticism to evaluate evidence, challenge assumptions, and identify control design gaps or operational deficiencies that others may overlook Map complex business processes into structured process flows and control narratives, identifying key control points, dependencies, and risk areas through walkthroughs with process owners Explore and prototype how AI and emerging technologies can improve audit processes and outcomes Required Skills and Experience: Currently pursuing a BA/BS degree with coursework in accounting, finance, data analytics, or risk management, with exposure to internal controls, audit frameworks, or risk management concepts through academic or project experience Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical reasoning, including the ability to evaluate evidence, identify patterns and anomalies, challenge assumptions, and draw well-supported, independent conclusions Ability to understand and document complex business workflows: translate multi-step processes into clear process flows, control matrices, and risk assessments (experience with flowcharting tools a plus) Intermediate experience with at least one data analytics or visualization tool (e.g., Tableau, SQL, Power BI, Python) Experience documenting audit findings, control observations, or analytical conclusions in written format and presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality. Position ID: P78088 #LI-Hybrid Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target hourly rate for this position can range as detailed below. Hourly Rate: $40 — $40 USD Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period. Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. US Applicants: View Employee Rights , Know Your Rights , and E-Verify Notice of Participation. Accommodations: If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation, email us your request and contact info at accommodations[at]coinbase.com. Need screen reading technology? Click here to download a free compatible screen reader and view the tutorial . Data Privacy & Arbitration: By submitting your application, you agree to our Candidate Privacy Notice . US applicants: By submitting your application, you agree to Arbitration of Disputes .
| Role | Internal Audit Intern |
|---|---|
| Company | Coinbase |
| Location | Hybrid - New York, NY |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-08 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
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- 1ApplicationApply with your resume and, where asked, a short cover note.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter or hiring manager reviews fit against the role.
- 3InterviewUsually one round — a mix of technical and fit questions.
- 4OfferOffer letter with stipend, duration, and start date.
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