Senior Auditor MENA

Who we are 

We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks*, precious metals and commodities* they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 6 million customers, making us one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing.

Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let’s go!

Your Mission

Your mission is to support the establishment of an internal audit function within the UAE, ensuring compliance with local regulatory frameworks, including the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). With experience conducting audits within the UAE and the wider Middle East, in either Arabic or English, you bring a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance, risk management, and financial integrity.

In addition to audit activities, you will contribute to product development processes by integrating audit insights to enhance regulatory compliance and operational resilience. Your focus on efficiency, compliance, and risk mitigation enables you to take a solution-oriented approach. You are adaptable to evolving regulatory landscapes and open to occasional travel across the GCC region.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement an internal audit strategy and planning for the UAE and wider GCC markets, aligning with local financial and regulatory requirements, including VARA and UAE Central Bank regulations.
• Support the transition from outsourced to in-house audit processes, ensuring a seamless and efficient integration of audit practices within the organisation.
• Conduct risk-based internal audits, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending enhancements to improve operational resilience.
• Provide audit insights during product and service development to enhance regulatory compliance, particularly in digital assets, fintech, and financial services.
• Ensure adherence to UAE’s evolving financial and digital asset regulatory landscape, staying updated on VARA, ADGM, DFSA, and UAE Central Bank regulations.

Who You Are

• Audit professional with 5+ years of experience in internal or external audit, risk management, or compliance, preferably within financial services, fintech, or digital assets.
• Strong understanding of UAE’s regulatory environment, including experience with VARA, the UAE Central Bank, DFSA, or ADGM financial regulations.
• Holds or is working towards a relevant certification such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CRMA (Certified Risk Management Auditor), or ACCA.
• Proficient in both Arabic and English, enabling effective communication and collaboration with local regulators, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

What’s in it for you

• Hybrid-working model with 60-Work From Anywhere days*
• Competitive total compensation package including participation in our stock option plan
• Market-leading benefits programs and policies shaped by our flexibility-first philosophy*
• Company-wide and team events — both in-person and virtually!
• Bitpanda swag to keep you living the brand

And, above all, the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey towards being Europe’s future #1 investment platform.

Bitpanda is committed to fostering a fair and equal environment based on trust and mutual respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

* These benefits may be adjusted at Bitpanda’s discretion and do not apply to our internships and exceptions to our Hybrid Working policy apply to teams with shift schedules or for folks whose roles require them to be in-office (think: Workplaces team or IT).