Internal Audit Specialist | Hybrid Work

abrdn Holdings Limited; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave

Pension plan (employer contribution)

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Aberdeen plc is seeking an Internal Audit Specialist in the UK region to drive audit delivery, support planning and deliver high-quality work across the function. You will validate issues, build effective stakeholder relationships and contribute to governance forums, helping the business understand risk and take action where it matters most.

This role offers a blended working model, with three days in the office, and emphasizes judgement, curiosity and clear communication to support robust risk

Qualifications

• Understanding of IIA standards and internal audit practices.
• Experience in accounting, audit or risk roles.
• Strong analytical skills to diagnose issues and identify root causes.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with ability to present findings.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities.
• Knowledge of financial services regulations and governance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support development of the audit plan by researching audit universe entities, contributing insight from stakeholder engagement and proposing audit ideas focused on key risks.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, Audit Managers, Senior Managers and Heads of Audit, including contributing to governance committees and forums where appropriate.
• Plan, scope and perform audit work to support delivery of the Audit Plan, taking the Audit Lead role on audits where appropriate.
• Analyse issues to identify root causes, communicate findings clearly and constructively to senior business stakeholders, and complete timely follow-up activity.
• Complete issue validation to expected methodology and quality standards, identifying where closures are inadequate or further work is required.
• Role model Internal Audit’s vision, culture, strategy and plan, supporting colleagues, sharing innovative ideas and helping audit teams deliver work on time and to the expected quality.

Skills

IIA standards

Internal audit

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Aberdeen plc is seeking an Internal Audit Specialist in the UK region to drive audit delivery, support planning and deliver high-quality work across the function. You will validate issues, build effective stakeholder relationships and contribute to governance forums, helping the business understand risk and take action where it matters most.

This role offers a blended working model, with three days in the office, and emphasizes judgement, curiosity and clear communication to support robust risk