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About the Role

Mercury is building a complete finance stack for startups, aiming to create the easiest and safest banking experience. This role supports the Internal Audit function by executing the audit plan, driving internal audits, and supporting external audits. The Senior IT Auditor will perform hands-on IT and security audits, assess technology risks and controls, and enhance the control environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying, analyzing, and assessing IT, cybersecurity, and data security risks.
• Scope and plan multiple audits across Mercury products and operations.
• Conduct process walkthroughs and execute audit testing to confirm the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls.
• Assess compliance with Mercury’s compliance obligations.
• Socialize, document, and report audit issues identified.
• Collaborate with teams to develop appropriate action plans, track audit issue remediation, and conduct issue follow-up testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience scoping and planning new, complex audits.
• Comfortable conducting walkthroughs, creating audit test plans, and executing internal controls testing.
• Comfortable using AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.) to support workflows.
• Experience working with financial services companies.
• Working knowledge of laws, regulations, and risk management standards for financial services.
• Familiarity with IT control frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT).
• Exposure to cloud environments (e.g., AWS) and related security controls.
• Experience with security and threat assessments.
• Ability to quickly grasp and understand complex business processes.
• Ability to build relationships and work cross-functionally to drive time-sensitive deliverables, issues tracking, and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage own schedule to ensure deadlines are met.
• Self-starter with a desire to innovate and improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

• IT Auditing
• Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
• Data Security
• Internal Controls Testing
• Compliance Assessment
• Risk Management
• AI Tools (Claude, ChatGPT)
• Financial Services Regulations
• IT Control Frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT)
• Cloud Security (AWS)
• Security and Threat Assessments
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Problem-Solving

Location

• US (New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area)
• US (Outside major metro areas)
• Canada (Any location)

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior

Salary/Compensations

• US employees in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, or the San Francisco Bay Area: $132,400 - $165,500 USD
• US employees outside of New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, or the San Francisco Bay Area: $119,200 - $149,000 USD
• Canadian employees (any location): CAD $125,100 - $156,400

Benefits

• Base salary
• Equity (stock options/RSUs)

About the Company

• Mercury is building a complete finance stack for startups.
• Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group and Column N.A., Members FDIC.

Equal Opportunity

• Mercury values diversity & belonging and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
• All individuals seeking employment at Mercury are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
• We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or special needs.