Internal Auditor – Financial Services (London)

About the role

We are looking for an Internal Auditor to strengthen the Internal Audit Department of a prominent Financial Services firm located in the City of London. The role is permanent and provides an excellent platform for professionals with 3‑5 years of audit or risk experience to deliver independent, risk‑based and value‑added audit assurance. You will help evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls while supporting compliance with regulatory and policy requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, execute and report on risk‑based internal audits across the London branch.
• Perform detailed control testing and assess the adequacy of policies and procedures.
• Provide compliance and governance oversight in line with FCA and PRA regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, monitor emerging risks and recommend remediation actions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• 3‑5 years of experience in internal or external audit, risk, or compliance within Financial Services.
• Strong understanding of internal audit methodologies, risk management frameworks and control environments.
• Knowledge of UK regulatory requirements such as FCA and PRA.
• Analytical mindset with high attention to detail and ability to produce clear audit documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with audit tools is an advantage.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Competitive salary range £50,000‑£65,000 per year.
• Permanent employment contract.
• Hybrid working model – up to 8 remote days per month.
• Opportunity to develop a specialist audit career within a respected financial institution.