Sr Specialist, Audit

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

09

About the Role: Internal Audit Analyst

Position Summary

This position is an individual contributor within the Internal Audit team responsible for performing audit engagements and supporting data analytics and automation initiatives. This position will support key operational and integrated risk-based audits for Corporate Functions covering Finance, Human Resources, Legal Affairs, Government Affairs, Corporate Risk & Compliance, and Corporate Social Responsibility.

The Team / The Business: At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. The Internal Audit function is a global team with presence in all regions (Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific). The function is independent and reports functioning to the Audit Committee.

Responsibilities and Impact:

The Impact: The Audit Analyst will work closely with project leads and the business to gain an understanding of key processes and controls, identify control gaps, assess risk and apply data analytics and automation to strengthen and monitor the overall internal control environment.

You will interact with process owners and colleagues across the Company. You will also be responsible for completing the audits and projects as outlined in the Internal Audit Plan and play a critical role in assessing the effectiveness of the control environment and providing value added recommendations across the organization. You will gain a robust understanding of the operations of all Corporate Functions within the company.

• Opportunity to work with management across the Company to empower the markets of the future

• Ability to collaborate with a global team of seasoned financial services/audit professionals and access the latest technology and data analytic tools

• Competitive compensation package with excellent benefits, including generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, parental leave and more

• Advancement opportunities in a global company with presence in 30+ geographies

Responsibilities:

• Perform risk based operational, compliance and consulting engagements in accordance with Internal Audit standards and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Internal audits include planning the audit, designing and executing audit procedures, creating audit working papers, and preparing the audit report.

• Execute walkthroughs and perform testing of financial and business process controls, incorporating data analytics and automation. Identify deficiencies and areas of opportunity to strengthen processes.

• Work closely with process owners, manage cross-functional deliverables, and provide status updates and related reporting.

• Collaborate with management to develop appropriate action plans, as needed.

• Follow up with management on previous audit findings to assure action plans have been completed.

• This role is expected to be an individual contributor with limited oversight.

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is 68,093 to 95,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience of full-time financial auditing through planning audits, conducting audit procedures, and preparing audit reports.

• The ideal candidate must be an experienced audit professional with progressive and diverse internal control and auditing skills in financial services internal audit or related roles in control function organizations.

• Hands-on experience using different data analytics tools (Power Automate, Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI, etc.).

• Good time management skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks at once.

• Willing to travel (domestic and international), limited to 10 - 15%

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications preferred but not required (CIA, CAMS, CRMA, etc.).

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Return to Work:

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply and will actively support your return to the workplace.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.

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