Director - Platform Technology Audit

Pinterest is hiring a Director, Platform Technology Audit for our Internal Audit (IA) team. This role will act as a key player in advising and helping manage a diverse set of organizational risks while designing and developing the IA team for the future. This role will also gain exposure to senior leaders across the organization including interacting with our Audit Committee while delving into risk areas including but not limited to advising/auditing Information Security, Data Privacy, and our system infrastructure.

What you’ll do:

• Drive Platform IT risk management conversations with the Pinterest Audit Committee and the Pinterest Senior Executive Team

• Establish and own relationships with key Engineering and Product partners as their strategic risk advisor on establishing  internal controls and process efficiencies, providing insight and direction on risk management

• Build and lead a team of risk and control professionals (both internal and external resources) who possess the knowledge and technical capability to drive value-based audits 

• Implement a risk assessment process by developing and owning the annual internal audit plan for relevant Engineering systems and processes

• Serve as “go-to” person for technology risk and controls within the organization and be an insightful resource for strategizing on implementing controls in an efficient and effective manner while balancing the pace and velocity of the organization 

• Recommend controls to be implemented as part of new project launches and collaborate with teams on controls implementation

• Lead and manage risk-based Platform IT risk assessments, integrated audits and/or process reviews including but not limited to cyber security, privacy and infrastructure internal audits

• Continuously help improve the company’s ability to mitigate risks and develop recommendations on how to integrate controls as part of daily operations

• Partner with the EP organization and contribute meaningfully to the company’s evolution to a common controls framework

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience, preferably with a mix of external audit/consulting and in-house internal audit experience within a publicly traded companies  

• Bachelor/Masters degree in a relevant field such as computer science, management information systems, software engineering, or equivalent experience

• Experience with regulators and external auditor requirements and expectations

• Deep knowledge of technology environments/controls including both 3rd party and home-grown systems

• Mission-driven, enthusiastic to learn and grow; team-oriented with a positive attitude and able to work in hyper-growth, fast paced environment

• Ability to work collaboratively, present to people at all levels of the organization, make actionable recommendations and use influence to ensure execution

• Strong risk management experience, including: performing assessments and audits, driving issue impact discussions, and the ability to think strategically about remediation strategies

Relocation Statement:

• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

In-Office Requirement Statement

• We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.

• This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times per quarter and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country. 

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