Global Internal Audit Analyst – Risk & Data Insights

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

Job summary

S&P Global in London is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to join the UK-based team reporting to the Director for Internal Audit. You will contribute to a global audit program, gaining insight into processes and key controls across SPGI's businesses, while upholding independence and professional skepticism.

The role combines risk-based testing with advisory work, planning, fieldwork and reporting, and requires strong communication with management, solid organisational skills,

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.
• Audit background from public practice (e.g. consulting companies).
• Exposure to IT, data, or integrated audits.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools (such as, Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau).
• Exposure to Generative AI use cases in audit.
• Master's degree
• Professional certifications (CIA, ACCA, ACA, CISA or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Support a hybrid portfolio of deliverables across the globe.
• Plan, fieldwork and report on end-to-end audit engagements with oversight.
• Perform risk-based testing to assess control design and effectiveness.
• Apply professional judgment to determine audit focus and risk prioritization.
• Prepare audit reports with findings, root causes and actionable recommendations.
• Engage with management with clarity, confidence and appropriate challenge.
• Coordinate management action plans and remediation follow-up.
• Build relationships with business unit management as a trusted advisor.
• Leverage data analytics, automation and emerging technologies to enhance audit efficiency.
• Stay current on audit standards, best practices, tools and industry developments.

Skills

Audit fundamentals

Stakeholder communication

Independent auditing

Organizational skills

Risk assessment

Education

2:1 undergraduate degree

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

S&P Global in London is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to join the UK-based team reporting to the Director for Internal Audit. You will contribute to a global audit program, gaining insight into processes and key controls across SPGI's businesses, while upholding independence and professional skepticism.

The role combines risk-based testing with advisory work, planning, fieldwork and reporting, and requires strong communication with management, solid organisational skills,