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About the Role

CFA Institute is seeking an experienced internal audit professional to help shape a modern, pragmatic audit function at a global organization. This role combines hands-on audit delivery with innovation, AI-enabled ways of working, GRC implementation, control testing, and senior stakeholder influence. You will partner closely with the Head of Internal Audit to drive strategy, build methodology, leverage co-source partners, and enhance the audit function's practicality, risk-led approach, and relevance.

Responsibilities

Contribute to innovation in audit and evolve the function, partnering with business leaders to explore data, analytics, AI-enabled tools, and pragmatic assurance approaches.
Lead and deliver internal audit engagements across operational, financial, compliance, and technology-related areas.
Support the development of audit methodology, workpapers, reporting, issue tracking, and quality standards.
Partner with the Head of Internal Audit on audit planning, risk assessment, control testing, and management review activity.
Work constructively with co-source partners to maximize value from specialist support and shared audit delivery.
Help implement and embed GRC tooling to improve audit visibility, reporting, and assurance coverage.
Engage stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, Technology, Finance, Legal, Operations, and wider business areas.
Identify practical recommendations to address control gaps, operational risks, and process improvement opportunities.

Requirements

Proven internal audit experience with clear evidence of leading end-to-end risk-based audits.
Strong understanding of audit methodology, internal controls, governance practices, and assurance frameworks.
Experience influencing management and senior stakeholders while maintaining independence and objectivity.
Confidence working in global or multicultural environments, with flexibility to engage stakeholders across time zones.
A practical, improvement-focused approach to audit, balancing methodology discipline and business relevance.
Comfort working in a small team where you will be both hands-on and involved in building capability.
Positive experience working with, or openness to working closely with, co-source audit partners.

Skills

Audit methodology
Internal controls
Governance practices
Assurance frameworks
Stakeholder influence
GRC tooling
Data analytics
AI-enabled tools
Risk assessment
Control testing
Co-source model management
Technology audit
Audit analytics
AI-enabled assurance
Audit process automation

Location

London, UK

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior Manager
Experienced internal audit professional

Education Level

Professional audit, accounting or assurance qualification such as CIA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent.
CISA, SOX experience or similar technology / controls credentials.

Salary/Compensations

£80,000 - £90,000 per year

Benefits

Eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive bonus
12% employer contribution to a 401(k) or pension plan
Comprehensive medical benefits package
Health coverage
Generous time off
Competitive retirement plans
Flexible work options
Wellbeing and development programs

About the Company

CFA Institute is the global leader in investment excellence and ethics.
With nearly 200,000 charterholders across 160 markets, we promote professional growth, uphold ethical standards, and help advance better financial markets.
Join a global organization committed to putting investors first.
We are a globally recognized organization committed to promoting the highest standards of ethics and professional excellence in the investment industry.
The skills and experience you develop throughout your career directly support that mission.
By investing in our people, we enable both our employees and our organization to succeed.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CFA Institute prohibits both discrimination and harassment with regard to all identifying characteristics: any individual employee, group of employees, or prospective employee on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, creed or belief, age, marital or partnership status, marital or family status, care giver status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, physical abilities/qualities, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, predisposing genetic characteristic, military or veteran status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence or sex offense or stalking, unemployment status, infectious disease carrier status, migrant worker status, educational background, socio-economic status, geographic location and culture or any other basis protected by applicable law.
This policy impacts all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, development, promotion, demotion, layoff, recall, furlough, transfer, leave of absence, and dismissal.
This is a global policy that applies to all CFA Institute employees, regardless of location.
If, due to a disability or current medical condition, you need an accommodation or assistance to complete a job application, you can request one at any stage of the recruitment process. Please send an email to TAHelpdesk@cfainstitute.org noting the accommodations or assistance you are requesting. Please do not include any medical or health information in this email. We will review your request and contact you to discuss the possible options and arrangements. We will try our best to provide you with an accommodation or assistance that meets your needs and respects your preferences.