- Location
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Internship
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Internship
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Keka
Description
About the Role: The Internal Audit Specialist will be responsible for planning and executing the annual audit plan while ensuring compliance with Taiwan’s regulatory requirements and relevant international standards, including FATF and VASP guidelines. The role will also include reviews of technology and operational controls, alignment with internal audit professional standards (IIA/IPPF), and monitoring evolving regulatory changes impacting Taiwan’s virtual asset ecosystem (FSC, AML/CFT Office, and international guidelines).The specialist will provide assurance over the effectiveness of the company’s risk management, governance, and internal control frameworks, particularly as they relate to digital asset custody operations.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, plan, and execute risk-based internal audits in line with the annual audit plan.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls across operational, financial, AML/CFT, and compliance functions.
- Conduct AML/CFT compliance reviews, including assessments of customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting processes.
- Review crypto custody processes, including wallet management, private key controls, reconciliation, segregation of duties, access control management, and operational resilience.
- Ensure adherence to Taiwan’s regulatory requirements and relevant international guidelines (e.g., FATF, VASP).
- Identify control gaps, risks, and process improvement opportunities; recommend corrective actions.
- Prepare clear, detailed audit reports and present findings and recommendations to senior management.
- Follow up on audit findings to ensure timely implementation of corrective measures.
- Support the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and documentation practices in accordance with IIA/IPPF standards.
Desired Candidate profile:
- Bachelor's degree or above, majoring in Law, Risk Management
- 4+ years of experience in auditing or risk control within the financial services or virtual asset industry
- Experience with crypto custody operations, fintech environments, or blockchain-related processes is a strong advantage.
- Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, internal controls, and risk management frameworks.
- Familiarity with Taiwan FSC regulations, AML/CFT Office requirements, FATF Travel Rule expectations, and VASP regulatory frameworks.
- Fluent in Communication - Both English & Mandarin
- CIA, CISA, CAMS, CPA, or other relevant audit/compliance certifications.
- Strong analytical thinking, professional skepticism, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while managing cross-functional stakeholder expectations.
- Excellent report writing and communication skills.
About Liminal : Liminal Custody is a digital asset management infrastructure platform, offering secure wallet infrastructure and custody-technology solutions for institutions across the digital asset spectrum. This allows organizations to enforce complex transaction policies, and automate their treasury operations, all while maintaining direct control over their assets.Founded in 2021, Liminal is certified with SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 & 27701 standards. Headquartered in Singapore, with offices across India, UAE, and Taiwan, Liminal serves clients across the APAC and MENA regions, helping them scale and manage digital asset operations securely and in compliance with regulatory standards.
Liminal Custody is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, religion, race, caste, colour, ethnicity, nationality, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates based on their skills, qualifications, experience, and business requirements subject to applicable work authorisation and local hiring requirements.
Skills
SOCAMLRisk ManagementComplianceSOC 2ISO 27001CPA