Group Risk & Internal Audit Analyst

We are seeking an Operations Analyst to support the Internal Audit (IA) function. This role serves as a critical operational backbone to the department, ensuring audit activities are well‑planned, well‑executed, and consistently delivered across a highly global organization.

The Operations Analyst partners closely with audit leadership and engagement teams to support planning, reporting, resource coordination, and operational initiatives. This role is ideal for someone detail‑oriented, proactive, solutions‑driven, and motivated to grow within a global audit environment.

• Support day‑to‑day Internal Audit operations and overall department execution.
• Assist with semi‑annual audit planning, resource scheduling, and headcount tracking.
• Monitor audit progress, staffing assignments, and engagement tracking.
• Support audit report preparation and publication processes.
• Assist with issue tracking, remediation follow‑up, and audit‑related reporting.

• Develop and maintain operational trackers, dashboards, and documentation.
• Track KPIs, departmental metrics, budgets, and performance against plan.
• Conduct operational data analysis (process‑focused, not advanced analytics).
• Prepare PowerPoint materials for leadership updates and departmental meetings (including All Hands).
• Manage file organization and documentation consistency across the department.
• Distribute client surveys and report results to leadership.

• Support Internal Audit L&D initiatives, including new hire bootcamp coordination.
• Assist with training logistics, materials, and audit methodology documentation.
• Execute special projects and operational initiatives as assigned.
• Serve as a trusted operational partner to audit leadership.

• Serve as an operational liaison between Internal Audit and stakeholders across Finance, IT, Compliance, and business units.
• Communicate confidently with senior leaders (Band 9/10 stakeholders).
• Influence without authority while maintaining professionalism and cultural awareness in a global environment.
• Participate in early or late calls as needed to support global teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Operations, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 2‑3 years of relevant experience in audit operations, internal audit, risk management, compliance, finance operations, or professional services.

• Strong organizational, planning, and execution skills with high attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong PowerPoint skills (required).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and process‑oriented problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a global, multi‑stakeholder environment.
• Self‑motivated, solutions‑oriented, and eager to learn.
• Experience supporting Internal Audit methodology, SOX processes, or issues management.
• Experience with project management or GRC tools (e.g., Audit Board).
• Prior exposure to resource planning, budgeting, or audit reporting operations.
• Optional certifications such as CIA, PMP, or similar.
• Additional language skills (Spanish, Japanese, Chinese).
• Experience working in a global organization with cross‑cultural collaboration.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (estimated 10‑20%, primarily for training or conferences).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.