Company Description
Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an Etsy Inc. employee, whether a team member of Etsy, Reverb, or Depop, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human.

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Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an Etsy Inc. employee, whether a team member of Etsy or Depop, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human.

What’s the role?
Internal Audit (IA) provides assurance to the Board of Directors and Executive Management that Etsy’s businesses are well run and meeting strategic, operational and risk management goals.

We are searching for an IA Technology Senior Auditor who will engage with all Etsy teams, including senior leadership, to evaluate risk in product development, and technology processes; you will collaborate closely with Etsy's Engineering and Product teams, and other teams (Operations, Finance, Legal, Marketing, International, etc.) to improve and strengthen the overall technology environment at Etsy.

This is a full-time position reporting to the Internal Audit, Technology Audit Director. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Etsy.

This role requires your presence in Etsy’s Brooklyn Office once or twice per week depending on your proximity to the office. Candidates living within commutable distance of Etsy’s Brooklyn Office Hub may be the first to be considered. Learn more details about our work modes and workplace safety policies here.
 

What’s this team like at Etsy?

• Internal Audit (IA) provides assurance to the Board of Directors and Executive Management that Etsy’s businesses are well run and meeting strategic, operational and risk management goals.

• IA provides independent, objective analysis & assessment of Etsy’s overall control environment.

• The team is headed by the VP, Internal Audit & Internal Controls.

• The IA team currently comprises the Technology Internal Audit Director and Technology Internal Audit Manager,  as well as two team members on the non-technology audit side.
   

What does the day-to-day look like?

• Partner with the Director to strategically plan and complete technology-focused internal audits, directly contributing to the successful completion of the annual audit plan. 

• Form relationships across the company, especially within Engineering and Product, to help identify emerging internal and external risks

• Actively participate in and contribute to  annual & continuous risk assessment activities

• Lead the end-to-end execution of technology & integrated audits, from planning and scoping to fieldwork and reporting; including reviews of new and enhanced products and services, and process changes

• Demonstrate a thorough grasp of software development lifecycles (SDLCs), modern programming structures, and complex technology flows, and their impact on downstream reporting and metrics

• Assess the design and effectiveness of security controls; and the availability & performance of applications, infrastructure, and web operations environments

• Design and implement tests around technology processes, including data analysis

• Clearly communicate audit findings, risks, and pragmatic, data-backed remediation recommendations to management, encouraging a collaborative approach to improvement.

• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of our internal audit methodology, including the development of audit templates, standards and guidelines

• Prepare clear, high quality audit work papers to document procedures performed and conclusions reached

• Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law.

Qualities that will help you thrive in this role are:

• Minimum of 3 years of Internal Audit experience in a public accounting or consulting practice, and/or a fast-growing company

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Information Technology or related field

• Certified CISA, CISSP or CISM preferred

• Experience working alongside engineering and product teams and are familiar with general engineering concepts (e.g., PHP, web development, app development, database querying), as well as product concepts (e.g., product lifecycle management, user experience (UX) principles, A/B testing, product analytics, and agile development methodologies).

• Strong IT auditing/consulting experience combined with a good knowledge of technology systems, architecture, and process & product design evaluation

• Strong knowledge of technology audit principles and identifying/presenting exceptions

• Familiarity with audit data analytics tools and techniques (e.g., ACL, Tableau, SQL queries, Python)

• Strong understanding of technology risks and the ability to evaluate and determine adequacy and efficiency of risk mitigation

• Excellent written & verbal communication and presentation skills

• An understanding and working experience of relevant frameworks e.g., COBIT, NIST, IIA 

• Ability to effectively develop and maintain strong working relationships and collaborate with all levels of the company

• A trust in and dedication to Etsy’s vision, mission and values

Additional Information

What's Next
If you're interested in joining the team at Etsy, please share your resume with us and feel free to include a cover letter if you'd like. As we hope you've seen already, Etsy is a place that values individuality and variety. We don't want you to be like everyone else -- we want you to be like you! So tell us what you're all about.

Our Promise
At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the interview process, please let your recruiter know. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.

Additional Information
 

What's Next
If you're interested in joining the team at Etsy, please share your resume with us and feel free to include a cover letter if you'd like. As we hope you've seen already, Etsy is a place that values individuality and variety. We don't want you to be like everyone else -- we want you to be like you! So tell us what you're all about.
 
Our Promise
At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.