Sr Specialist, Audit

The Team: S&P Global (SPGI) is a leader in credit ratings, benchmarks and analytics for the global capital and commodity markets. You will be part of the SPGI Internal Audit team with coverage for all SPGI businesses. The SPGI Internal Audit Team is a global team with auditors located in multiple regions around the globe.
The Impact: You will support a hybrid portfolio of deliverables including risk-based audit, advisory projects, and Audit Operations activities. As an individual contributor, you work closely with the Audit Director and Senior Director in EMEA and the Global Auditor. You will gain an understanding of processes and key controls, identify control gaps and assess risks, build strong ties with the business, and assist in assessing the overall internal control environment.
Whats in it for you:

• Opportunity to work with management across a premier global firm to empower the markets of the future.
• Ability to collaborate with global team of seasoned financial services/audit professionals and access to the latest technological and data analytic tools.
• Competitive compensation package with excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement, parental leave and more.
• Advancement opportunities in a global company with presence in 30+ geographies. This role has the flexibility to work at least two days a week in the office (Hybrid working environment)

• Conduct audits, perform thorough testing, and assess the control environment in alignment with departmental and IIA standards.
• Contribute to the preparation of audit reports and summarizing findings.
• Support the Audit Lead in collaborating with management to identify appropriate management action plans to address the root cause and findings.
• Coordinate with management on action plans to ensure their timely implementation and completion.
• Effectively lead discussions throughout all phases of the audit process (planning, fieldwork and reporting)
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with business unit management.
• Work closely with audit staff, your manager and the audit leadership team to support audit engagements and other projects.
• Manage time and workload efficiently to meet objectives and deadlines set by your manager.

• You are an audit professional with 2-3 years experience in internal control and auditing, particularly within financial services or related control function roles.
• Ability to adapt and support various Internal Audit functions, including business, data, and IT auditing.
• Be an effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, with strong analytical thinking skills to use logic and persuasion diplomatically.
• Be a proactive and innovative team player who values collaboration, accountability, and integrating diverse perspectives to build partnerships.
• Self-motivated, ambitious, and goal-oriented person.
• Quick to learn and support the application of automation and data analytics techniques.
• Ability to in build, nurture, and maintain balanced relationships with stakeholders.
• Willing to travel (domestic and international) - occasional travel

• Experience with integrated audits, electronic work papers and standard productivity tools
• You have experience or exposure with different data analytics tools (such as Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI, etc.).
• Strong academic and professional credentials including undergraduate degree
• Professional certifications preferred (includes CIA, ACCA, ACA, etc.).