Internal Audit Officer in London

A leading global bank is one of the world’s largest and most respected financial institutions, with over a century of heritage and a truly international footprint spanning more than 60 countries and regions. As a cornerstone of a major global financial system and a trusted partner to governments, multinational corporates, financial institutions, and individuals, the organisation is renowned for its strength in corporate and investment banking, trade finance, treasury, and cross-border solutions. It combines deep local market expertise with strong international connectivity, offering employees the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact transactions within a stable, well-capitalised environment that values professionalism, integrity, and long-term career development. Joining this institution means becoming part of a globally influential organisation that plays a pivotal role in international finance while actively investing in its people and their future.

Support the delivery of audit assignments in line with internal policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, contributing across all phases of the audit life cycle including planning, fieldwork, and reporting. The role involves preparing high-quality audit work papers, supporting investigations, special reviews, and ad-hoc activities, and assisting with the timely production of audit reports. You will participate in continuous monitoring of the control environment, contribute to risk assessments and the annual audit plan, validate the closure of management action plans, and support the wider Internal Audit function with related activities as required.

The ideal candidate is degree-educated, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business or Economics, with a professional qualification such as CPA, ACA, ACCA or CIA being advantageous. They will have experience in Internal Audit, assurance or risk and control functions within the Financial Services sector, ideally banking, and a proven ability to deliver high-quality outputs to defined timelines. Strong knowledge of retail and corporate banking products, associated risks and controls is required, with data analytics skills seen as an added advantage. The individual will demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills, work proactively, and be a collaborative team player capable of building effective relationships with stakeholders.

Approx. £55k base salary, 15% benefits, 4 days in office per week, London-based office.

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