Internal Auditor II

Internal Auditor II

2026-08-17T00:00:00

South East England

GB

KT19 8GY

Any

2026-09-18T13:32:09.76

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 elevate 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.

Knowledge and Experience

• 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.

Preferred Knowledge and Experience

• 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).

Working Style & Values

• Curious and diligent: Seeks to understand how things work and why controls matter.


• Methodology-driven: Applies standards consistently while learning when judgment is required.


• Clear and factual: Communicates observations precisely, without exaggeration or ambiguity.


• Open to challenge: Welcomes feedback and uses it to accelerate professional growth.

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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 elevate 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. Knowledge and Experience 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. Preferred Knowledge and Experience 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). Working Style & Values Curious and diligent: Seeks to understand how things work and why controls matter. Methodology-driven: Applies standards consistently while learning when judgment is required. Clear and factual: Communicates observations precisely, without exaggeration or ambiguity. Open to challenge: Welcomes feedback and uses it to accelerate professional growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr