[Hiring] Internal Audit Manager @GiveDirectly

Role Description

The U.S. Internal Audit Program Manager will play a key role in driving and executing program risk management oversight across GiveDirectly’s cash transfer projects within the U.S. Primary responsibilities will include:

• Leading end-to-end fraud and risk management (including prevention, detection, resolution, and risk management innovations).
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure proactive risk prevention, early detection, and mitigation.
• Recruiting and managing internal audit teams.
• Driving operational excellence and improvement.

The Internal Audit Program Manager will work closely with the U.S. program leadership team and cross-functionally with finance, data, and technology teams while coordinating risk management initiatives.

Qualifications

• Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly Values.
• 3+ years of experience in risk management, anti-fraud, corporate audit, compliance, project management, and/or problem-solving.
• Demonstrated track record of innovating in risk prevention and detection.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a highly independent and self-directed manner.
• Enthusiasm for fast-paced environments.
• Fluency in English; fluency in Spanish and/or Arabic is a plus.

Requirements

• Build and manage work plans, budgets, and report on Internal Audit metrics/KPIs.
• Oversee operational metrics to ensure program excellence and drive improvement.
• Manage steady state programs with little supervision.
• Communicate clearly and effectively about project goals.
• Directly manage Internal Audit Associates and/or project coordinators.
• Conduct regular check-ins with direct reports.
• Develop a team with a high capacity for problem solving and critical thinking.
• Conduct annual training on fraud mitigation requirements.

Benefits

• A positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement.
• A competitive salary, including bonus.
• A robust health benefits plan.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Allowances for desk set-up and learning and development.

Company Description

GiveDirectly has delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty across 15 countries since 2011. We believe cash transfers are one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid, with research to back it up. Our work has been covered by major outlets and we are one of Time100’s Most Influential Companies of 2026.