Senior Manager, Audit, Professional Practices

Exciting opportunities to join a fast-growing Internal Audit function at the prestigious London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). 

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. 

It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity. 

Role Purpose
To support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Internal Audit methodology, policies, quality assurance improvement plan and Internal Audit Training programme. This role ensures alignment with professional standards (e.g., IIA Standards), regulatory expectations, and internal governance requirements, while supporting audit teams in delivering high-quality, consistent, and impactful assurance.

Role Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the Internal Audit methodology, and templates in line with IIA Standards and industry good practices.

• Support the delivery of the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) a key component of which will be the delivery of Quality Assurance Reviews.

• Provide training, coaching, and guidance to audit teams on methodology, standards, and audit execution.

• Monitor compliance with audit methodology and drive continuous improvement through feedback and lessons learned.

• Collaborate across the function to ensure audit practices remain current with industry and regulatory developments.

• Prepare reports and updates for Internal Audit management on methodology and quality assurance matters.

Minimum Requirements

• Professional qualification such as CIA, CISA or equivalent Accountancy Qualification

• Proven experience in internal audit, with a strong focus on methodology, quality assurance, or audit standards.

• In-depth knowledge of IIA Standards, UK Internal Audit Code of Practice, and relevant regulatory frameworks.

• Experience in designing and implementing audit frameworks, policies, and QA programs.

• Strong analytical, communication, and engagement skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft PowerPoint, CoPilot, audit management systems and data analytics tools is desirable

• Demonstrate experience in seeking and implementing new ways of working to make processes run smoother and faster for example experience in the use Data Analytics; AI and / or Agile ways of working

• Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating with all levels of audit and leadership team

We recognise that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible, and we are open to discussing work arrangements with you. We take hybrid approach to workplace, this role is Blended. 

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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