What you will be responsible for?
As a Corporate Audit Data Analysis Apprentice, you will:
Perform audit work in line with the division’s risk-based methodology and the Institute of Internal Auditor’s standards to identify and understand risk; determine control objectives; and evaluate whether controls sufficiently address identified risks through various testing techniques
Obtain, extract and analyse large data sets using tools like SQL, Python or Alteryx to identify patterns, anomalies and potential risks. Create data visualisations using Power BI/Tableau to communicate findings as a basis for drafting informed and objective opinions on the adequacy and effectives of controls under review
Use data analytics to assess and identify key risk indicators, enabling auditors to focus on high-risk areas
Innovate and drive continuous improvement in audit processes through the use of new technologies and techniques
Ensure the accuracy and reliability of data used in audits
Develop knowledge and use of data tools
Develop and maintain current knowledge of audit industry practices, regulatory environment and industry developments
Training:Data Analyst Level 4.Training Outcome:What you’ll gain:
Technical depth: SQL/Python/Alteryx for data prep, analytics, automation; Power BI/Tableau for storytelling; data quality and controls
Risk and audit mindset: How banks manage risk, controls testing, regulatory expectations, and internal audit standards
Problem solving at scale: Working with real production datasets, spotting anomalies, and prioritising high‑impact issues
Stakeholder skills: Writing clear findings, presenting to auditors and business leads, influencing actions
Delivery habits: Agile ways of working, documentation, evidence standards, and meeting deadlines
Where it can take you (example paths):
Data Analyst → Senior Analyst → Analytics Lead (across audit, risk, finance, operations)
Internal Audit Analyst → Auditor → Audit Manager (with a data specialisation)
Risk/Compliance Analyst → Financial Crime/Operational Risk Data roles
Data Engineering/Automation (if you lean into Python/ETL tooling)
BI/Reporting Developer or Product Analytics (if you enjoy visualisation and metrics)
Credentials and progression support
Level 4 apprenticeship plus portfolio of real audit analytics projects
Exposure to Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) methods; potential to pursue IIA/IRM certifications later
Mentoring and feedback loops from VP‑level leaders; evidence you can showcase on your CV and in interviews
Why it accelerates your career:
Rare combo of technical skills + regulatory/audit context
Tangible impact: your insights drive audit focus and management actions
Transferable toolkit valued across financial services and beyond
Employer Description:We are a global leader across investment servicing, markets and financing, and investment management.
With 11.5 percent1 of the world’s financial assets flowing through our doors every day, we are a trusted partner to institutional investors and a vital part of the global economy.
Together with our clients — asset managers and owners, insurance companies, official institutions and central banks — we help create better outcomes for the world’s investors and the people they serve.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 9am to 5pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
