Senior Analyst, Audit

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Team: S&P Global (SPGI) is a leader in credit ratings, benchmarks and analytics for the global capital and commodity markets. Reporting to the Director for Internal Audit, you will be part of a diverse Internal Audit team with coverage of all SPGI businesses. The SPGI Internal Audit function is a global team with auditors located in multiple regions around the globe, which includes USA, Europe, India, Malaysia, Japan and Taiwan.

Responsibilities and Impact:

You will support a hybrid portfolio of deliverables including risk-based audit, advisory projects, and Audit Operations activities across the globe. As an individual contributor, you will work closely with the Director and Senior Director in the United Kingdom. This role will provide you with a companywide perspective for which you will gain an understanding of the processes and key controls, identify control gaps and assess risks and build strong ties with the business.

• Support and execute end-to-end audit engagements (planning, fieldwork and reporting), under the oversight of Audit Management, in line with the annual audit plan, departmental methodology, and IIA standards, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

• Perform risk-based testing to assess the design and operating effectiveness of key controls, clearly identifying control gaps, root causes, and associated risks.

• Apply sound professional judgment to determine audit focus areas, depth of testing, and prioritization of risks in line with business context.

• Prepare clear, concise, and well-structured audit reports that articulate findings, root causes, impacts, and practical recommendations.

• Engage effectively with management, communicating audit issues with clarity, confidence, and appropriate challenge.

• Communicate audit issues effectively with management, providing appropriate challenge, clarity, and constructive dialogue throughout the audit lifecycle.

• Partner with management to agree practical and proportionate risk-aligned management action plans and coordinate follow-up to support timely and effective remediation.

• Build and maintain productive working relationships with business unit management, acting as a trusted, objective advisor while maintaining independence.

• Leverage data analytics, automation, and emerging technologies to enhance audit efficiency, coverage, and insight.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Internal Audit practices by staying current on audit standards, best practices, tools, and industry developments.

• Demonstrates integrity, professional skepticism, and adherence to the IIA Code of Ethics and Internal Audit Standards at all time.

What We Are Looking For:

Basic Requirements:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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