Internal Auditor II at ICE in UK-London

Job description

• Job Purpose
• The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Internal Audit Group provides independent, reliable, and timely assurance over the effectiveness of the control environment across exchanges, clearing houses, a trade repository, and a benchmark administrator operating across multiple jurisdictions.
• The Internal Auditor role is an early‑career position within this assurance model. The role supports the delivery of high‑quality, risk‑based audits by executing defined audit procedures, developing a strong understanding of business processes and enabling technology, and contributing clearly documented, evidence‑based observations to audit teams.
• This role is designed for individuals developing their professional judgment, technical audit capability, and understanding of market infrastructure, operating within Internal Audit’s charter, methodology, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Audit Execution & Assurance Support
• Execute assigned audit procedures in line with approved audit plans, Internal Audit methodology, and IIA Standards.
• Develop a sound understanding of audit objectives, key risks, and controls for assigned areas.
• Perform walkthroughs, control testing, and basic data analysis with accuracy, discipline, and attention to detail.
• Maintain complete, clear, and defensible workpapers that support audit conclusions.
• Risk Awareness & Learning
• Build foundational knowledge of exchange, clearing, and post‑trade processes, including how risks arise and are mitigated.
• Develop awareness of regulatory expectations, governance structures, and control frameworks relevant to assigned audits.
• Apply professional skepticism and escalate potential issues or uncertainties appropriately.
• Reporting Contributions
• Draft clear, factual descriptions of observations, control gaps, and supporting evidence for inclusion in audit reports.
• Support audit teams during closing discussions by explaining testing performed and evidence obtained.
• Incorporate feedback to improve clarity, precision, and audit writing skills.
• Stakeholder Interaction
• Maintain professional and constructive working relationships with business and support functions during audits.
• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and confidently within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrate independence while operating collaboratively with stakeholders and audit.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Sciences).
• 1+ years’ experience in Internal Audit, risk, compliance, or a related assurance or consulting role.
• Foundational understanding of risk management and internal controls.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow structured methodologies.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Fluency in English.
• Master’s degree in relevant field.
• Exposure to financial services, market infrastructure, or regulated environments.
• Awareness of topics such as market operations, clearing, liquidity, capital, model risk, or data controls.
• Progress toward a professional qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA, CPA, CFA, FRM).

Skills

Required

• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Fluency in English