Global Internal Audit Analyst – Risk & Controls

ACCA Careers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Flexible downtime

Continuous learning

Retirement planning

Family perks

Employee discounts

Job summary

S&P Global is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to support a hybrid, global portfolio of audits and advisory projects. You will work closely with the UK Director and a diverse, global team to understand processes, controls, and risks across SPGI businesses.

The role emphasizes independent execution, strong communication with management, and the application of data analytics to improve audit coverage and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in internal audit or related control functions, preferably within financial services.
• Actively pursuing a professional qualification (CIA, ACCA, ACA, CISA or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, and audit methodologies.
• Proven ability to communicate audit issues clearly (both verbally and written) and influence stakeholders.
• Experience executing audits independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end audits (planning, fieldwork, reporting) under Audit Management oversight.
• Perform risk-based testing to evaluate control design and effectiveness.
• Identify control gaps, root causes, and associated risks with clear documentation.
• Prepare concise audit reports with findings, impacts and recommendations.
• Engage management with clear, confident audit issues and appropriate challenge.
• Coordinate with management to agree practical risk-based action plans and follow-up.

Skills

Internal audit experience

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Independent auditing

Organizational skills

Bachelor degree (2:1)

CIA/ACCA/ACA/CISA pursuit

Financial services knowledge

Education

2:1 undergraduate degree

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

S&P Global is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to support a hybrid, global portfolio of audits and advisory projects. You will work closely with the UK Director and a diverse, global team to understand processes, controls, and risks across SPGI businesses.

The role emphasizes independent execution, strong communication with management, and the application of data analytics to improve audit coverage and efficiency.