Internal Audit Principal (Netherlands)

About the Job

We are looking for a forward thinking Internal Audit Principal (EU) with demonstrated experience in executing and delivering audit engagements. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening our Internal Audit function, driving risk-based assurance, and supporting the organization’s commitment to sound governance and compliance across the EU.

In this role, you will contribute to shaping the internal audit agenda, provide insights that influence decision-making at senior levels, and help foster a culture of transparency, accountability and continuous improvement.

Candidates must be based in the Netherlands.

#LI-Remote

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute end-to-end internal audit engagements, from planning and risk assessment through fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
• Provide practical, value-adding recommendations to management and support implementation of remediation actions.
• Assist the Director - Internal Audit to ensure that policies, procedures, and regulations are being followed consistently throughout the company.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes in line with the IIA Standards and EU regulations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies and tools.
• Support the Internal Audit function by performing spot checks and ad hoc reviews.
• Keep abreast of developments in EU legislation, GDPR, ESG reporting frameworks, and sector-specific regulations that impact audit scope

Requirements

• 5 - 7 years of experience in internal or external audit, preferably with a Big 4 firm within the EU
• Recent experience working for a regulated financial services organization in Amsterdam
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience; master’s degree a plus
• Proven ability to manage complex audits independently and deliver high-quality results under deadlines
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, both internally and externally
• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Receptive to feedback and implements changes immediately with a positive attitude
• Experience in one or more of the following:
• Anti-money laundering, financial crimes, and money transmission
• Financial risk management
• Cryptocurrency settlement, custody, and markets
• Cybersecurity
• Data privacy

Preferred

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent
• Engage with external auditors on annual / bi-annual financial statement audits, compliance audits, SOC 1 & SOC 2, DORA etc
• General knowledge of MiCAR and related frameworks, such as the Dutch Implementation of AMLD, including delegated acts thereafter and relevant guidance issued by ESMA, EBA and competent authorities
• Highly self-motivated, proactive, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Self-confident, resilient and goal focused
• Proactive, forward-thinking, and ability to anticipate emerging risks
• International mindset and ability to work effectively in a multicultural, cross-boarder environment

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance: zerohash covers roughly 100% of employee premiums as well as a portion of spouse/children (U.S. only)
• Vision & Dental Insurance (U.S. only)
• Chance to earn equity
• Maternity & Paternity leave (after 6 months)
• WeWork All Access Membership
• WFH Yearly Stipend
• L&D Yearly Stipend (after 6 months)

About zerohash

zerohash is the leading crypto and stablecoin infrastructure platform and the operating system for digital money, powering the next generation of financial services. Founded in 2017, zerohash enables banks, brokerages, fintechs, and payment companies to offer crypto trading, stablecoin payments, and tokenized assets without having to build or manage complex blockchain infrastructure on their own.

The zerohash platform supports three core pillars: Trade, Transact, and Tokenize. Through a single integration, customers can launch regulated crypto buy, sell, and custody services; enable 24/7 stablecoin-based funding, payouts, and settlement; and issue and manage tokenized assets with built-in compliance, risk controls, and reporting. By abstracting away technical, regulatory, and operational complexity, zerohash allows partners to treat digital assets as just another financial primitive: fast, programmable, and global.

zerohash is trusted by some of the world’s most recognized financial and consumer brands, including Interactive Brokers, Morgan Stanley, Stripe, Franklin Templeton, BlackRock, DraftKings, Gusto, Worldpay, Kalshi, One Pay, among others. Today, zero infrastructure supports millions of end users across brokerage, wealth, payments, and marketplace platforms globally.

The company is deeply regulated and compliance-first, operating across the U.S. and internationally with licenses and approvals that allow partners to enter crypto and stablecoins with confidence. zerohash has become a trusted partner for enterprises seeking to modernize financial products while meeting the highest standards for security, risk management, and regulatory oversight.

To date, zerohash has raised over $280 million in funding from a mix of leading venture firms and strategic investors, including Morgan Stanley, Interactive Brokers, SoFi, Point72 Ventures, Bain Capital Crypto, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and more.

zerohash has been featured in top-tier media outlets such as Bloomberg, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Reuters, Forbes, and CoinDesk, and its leadership team regularly contributes to global conversations on the future of payments, investing, and financial infrastructure.

At zerohash, we're building the infrastructure that makes digital money work securely, compliantly, and at global scale.

The zerohash Culture

All zerohash employees are guided by the following characteristics and core principles:

• Independence/Ownership - An ability to work autonomously. Join zerohash, pitch ideas, and shape the work you do.
• Passion - We are innovating quickly and challenging the status quo. We want you to think big, be creative and ​make a difference every day.
• Collaborative - A good attitude and respect for others. We’re teammates, not co-workers. Everything we do is a shared success and equally a shared failure - we talk in terms of “we” not “me”.
• Initiative - An ability and passion for learning and asking questions. We will champion you, challenge you and push you to achieve your best - and we expect you to do the same.
• Empathy - An ability to listen, respect, and understand your co-workers, customers, and everyone you interact with no matter how different they are to you.
• Adaptability - An ability to respond quickly. We are in a fast-paced industry and so we expect you to be creative when solving a new problem and comfortable under pressure.
• Transparency - We believe that transparency is critical to empowering everyone to make the best decisions, both the company to its people and vice versa.
• Integrity - Integrity creates trust. As both an organization collectively and as individuals, it is our most valuable asset.

Follow us

Twitter

LinkedIn

Youtube

**We’ve recently seen an increase in individuals impersonating zerohash recruiters to target job seekers. Please stay vigilant and keep the following in mind to ensure you are communicating with the real zerohash team:

• Verified Emails Only: Official outreach will only come from a @zerohash .com email address.
• No Messaging Apps: We will never contact you via unsolicited text messages, WhatsApp, or Telegram.
• Official Applications: Only apply directly through our careers webpage (zerohash.com/careers) or zero-hash.breezy.hr.

See something suspicious? If you want to verify an interview request or report a fake job posting or suspicious communication, please contact us immediately at talent @zerohash.com. This email is for fraud reports only. Candidate application inquiries will not be responded to.