Internal Auditor in London

The business is looking to improve internal controls and governance to support its ongoing pharmaceutical growth and ambitious plans. The Internal Audit Team sits within Finance and reports directly to the Audit Committee. As an Internal Auditor, you will safeguard the current and continued success of Sportradar by proactively partnering with the business and examining and evaluating the adequacy of controls to mitigate those risks. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an internal Audit function in a fast‑growing sector, where your ideas will be considered, and your hard work rewarded.

The Internal Audit team is young, versatile and our objective is to be Sportradar’s trusted partner, delivering impactful risk‑based assurance and advisory services that anticipate challenges, encourage innovation and support operational excellence. We are seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Lead Auditor, the core role of the Internal Auditor is to plan, deliver and report internal audit assignments and undertake Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOx) walkthroughs and testing. This role will cover IT application controls and IT general controls, working closely with both business and technology stakeholders.

SOX related activities (including planning meetings, walkthroughs, remediations and reporting) will form a significant portion of the role, alongside opportunities to contribute to broader internal audit and transformation initiatives. The business is seeking someone to join a dynamic, fast‑paced, and ambitious company where you will have plenty of opportunity to make your mark. Whilst playing a critical role, you will work closely with the Internal team to provide extremely comprehensive analytical and administrative support while navigating industry standards and regulations.

The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

THE CHALLENGE:

• Conduct SOX walkthroughs and testing to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Perform IT SOX testing (including General IT Controls (GITCs)) across key domains such as:
• User Access Management.
• Change Management.
• IT Operations.
• Execute testing of IT Application Controls (ITAC) and Interface/User Controls (IUCs), including:
• Automated control validation.
• System configurations.
• Data flow and interface testing.
• Partner with 2nd line teams to understand system architecture, data dependencies, and control environment.
• Perform various audits across the organisation, including financial/operational audits and controls reviews based on and in accordance with our methodology.
• Identify potential risks and issues; and apply business process knowledge, understanding, and awareness of industry trends.
• Leverage GRC tools (e.g., AuditBoard) and data analytics techniques to enhance testing efficiency, documentation, and reporting.
• Support the team in preparing audit reports that concisely articulate the audit findings.
• Support continuous improvement of the SOX framework, including standardisation of IT control testing and documentation.

ABOUT YOU:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, accounting, finance, technology or related field.
• Obtained or working towards a professional accounting or internal auditing qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIA or CISA).
• Ideally, you have prior experience in working in a position in a similar industry or within a Big 4 company.
• Experience in SOX environments, including:
• Business process controls.
• IT General Controls (GITC).
• IT Application Controls (ITACs) and/or IUCs.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Proven critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues and deal with a variety of high‑priority and sensitive situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with employees irrespective of their status in the organisation.

Additional Information

At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria). If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!