Senior Audit Data Analyst

Darwin Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Audit Data Analyst to support internal audit delivery through advanced data analytics. This hybrid role requires 7+ years of experience in data analytics and proficiency in SQL. The analyst will collaborate with audit teams and enhance audit analytics tools and processes. Interested candidates should send their CV to the provided email.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in data analytics, ideally within audit or assurance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end analytics delivery.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with audit teams to scope and plan analytics.
• Source, transform, and analyse audit-relevant data.
• Coach and mentor junior analysts and auditors.

Skills

Data Analytics

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Agile Methodologies

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Senior Audit Data Analyst – Freelance – London

Location: London (hybrid)

Availability: Full-time

Start Date: May 2025

Contract Duration: 6 months + potential extension

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Audit Data Analyst to support internal audit delivery through advanced data analytics. This role focuses on enabling data-driven audits, improving assurance through analytics, and working closely with audit teams and stakeholders across various business areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with audit teams to scope and plan analytics
• Source, transform, and analyse audit-relevant data
• Translate audit objectives into actionable analytics use cases
• Present results clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Coach and mentor junior analysts and auditors
• Enhance audit analytics tools, processes, and standards
• Support delivery across audits in areas such as finance, operations, and asset management
• Participate in agile planning and team collaboration sessions
• Promote adoption of data-driven auditing practices

Skills & Experience:

• 7+ years’ experience in data analytics, ideally within audit or assurance
• Fluent in English
• Proficient in SQL (required); Python experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end analytics delivery
• Familiarity with agile methodologies (e.g. scrum)
• Experience working with internal audit, risk, or compliance functions (preferred)
• Knowledge of machine learning applications (preferred)
• Quick adaptability to various systems and datasets
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Interested?

If this role is of interest, please send an up-to-date CV to [e-mail]

Darwin Recruitment AG is a Zurich based, SECO licensed, privately owned subsidiary of Darwin Professional Staffing Group Ltd (a Global IT Recruitment Consultancy).

Darwin Recruitment AG manages client relationships whilst also utilising Darwin Professional Staffing Group databases and networks to source Candidates and fulfil client requests.

We do not ask for a placement fee from Candidates/Employees.

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Taylor Lewis