Audit Methodology and Reporting Expert, Director Analyst (REMOTE UK & EMEA) in London

About the role: Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must‑have insights, market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world‑leading organizations. A Director serves as a leader within Gartner’s Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group, using research and analytical skills to produce pragmatic and provocative insights that clients consume to propel their business toward key objectives. They provide trusted advice to clients through in‑person and virtual engagements and conferences.

What you will do:

• Create innovative, thought‑provoking, “must‑have insights” content to support senior leaders in Audit functions of large organizations, government agencies, and non‑profit organizations.
• Develop new insights and ideas through thought leadership and offer compelling, actionable approaches to clients' needs that accelerate action.
• Develop in‑depth analysis to identify root causes of client barriers or needs and reframe thinking to drive strategy forward.
• Demonstrate thought leadership in establishing Insights positions across a team of analysts.
• Bring provocative, independent insights to Gartner leaders to evolve research agendas.
• Research, analyze, and predict market trends and shifts to provide actionable insights to clients and vendors.
• Provide clients and prospects with actionable advice aligned to their content area via virtual or face‑to‑face interactions.
• Create and deliver high‑value presentation materials for Gartner events, conferences, and client briefings.
• Support BTI and Sales: provide sales support as voice of the market, help content creation, and drive engagement with clients to advance priorities.
• Provide high‑quality and timely content peer review.
• Build credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartner insights, methodology, and strategy.
• Participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions; collaborate effectively with peers in the Insights community.
• Identify research process improvements or develop new processes to enhance team and BTI service delivery.
• Mentor and coach junior team members.
• Be client‑centric while actively seeking regular engagement with Gartner insights.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 10+ years in Internal Audit and/or Assurance functions.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Proven experience in SOX compliance and internal control environments.
• Strong track record of leading and delivering internal audit and second‑line assurance engagements in complex organizations.
• Deep understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., US SOX, UK Corporate Governance Code).
• Extensive experience leading end‑to‑end Internal Audit engagements including planning, execution, review, and executive stakeholder reporting.
• Familiarity with GRC platforms and emerging technologies (e.g., AI‑enabled audit/testing tools) is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical capability to synthesize data, identify patterns, and apply frameworks for well‑supported insights.
• Demonstrated executive presence and credibility with senior stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to meet tight deadlines and produce high‑quality deliverables.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), engaging clients, responding to questions, and explaining complex concepts clearly.
• Recognized subject‑matter expertise; comfortable presenting at various speaking engagements.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within the subject area.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multicultural, global, matrixed teams.
• Agile learner adept at navigating highly matrixed environments.
• Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% (where applicable).

Gartner is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The company provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.