Purple Path: Financial Services Audit Trainee

CFA Institute; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Named Partner sponsor from day one

International exposure

AI tools access

Cohort experiences with leaders

Growth opportunities

Job summary

CFA Institute in London is offering a fast‑track trainee auditor pathway designed for high‑potential school leavers. You’ll train for a professional qualification, gain hands‑on client exposure, and work with senior leaders from day one.

The program features a market‑leading salary of £31,750, fully funded study support, and access to AI tools. You’ll develop commercial sense and leadership skills through real projects and embedded client work.

Qualifications

• Commercial curiosity about clients and opportunities.
• Digital explorer mindset and curiosity for digital tools and data.
• Adaptability and quick learning in a dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving, sound judgement and attention to detail.
• Collaborative communication with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive ownership of growth and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Audit a variety of clients, build relationships, and develop technical audit and accounting knowledge.
• Work with real data from day one, collect samples, gather evidence, and test impacts.
• Apply professional judgement to policies and estimates used by clients.
• Analyze financial statements and internal controls to understand money, risk, and operations.

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital explorer mindset

Adaptability

Strong problem-solving skills

Collaborative communication

Proactive career mindset

Job description

CFA Institute in London is offering a fast‑track trainee auditor pathway designed for high‑potential school leavers. You’ll train for a professional qualification, gain hands‑on client exposure, and work with senior leaders from day one.

The program features a market‑leading salary of £31,750, fully funded study support, and access to AI tools. You’ll develop commercial sense and leadership skills through real projects and embedded client work.