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 is a compliant and insured digital asset custody and wallet infrastructure provider. Launched in April 2021, Liminal Custody is a CCSS Level 3, SOC Type 2, and ISO 27001 & 27701 certified organization. Based in Singapore, Liminal has operations spread across APAC, MENA, and Europe, along with offices in Singapore,Taiwan , India, and UAE. The company has received an initial approval from VARA. Liminal takes pride in supporting businesses with its qualified and insured custody (self and institutional) that enables stress-free safekeeping of digital assets for institutions. It also provides a cutting-edge wallet infrastructure platform that is secure, compliant, and automated and comes with a plug-and-play architecture for faster onboarding of developers, business partners, and government agencies.
